High fielding is a multi-sport art

Do you remember when, in GAA, the National Leagues used to be used to trial experimental rules? Many of which would, eventually, make it onto the set menu of playing rules. Stipulations such as the introduction of red and yellow cards, the taking of frees sideline balls from the hand, several incarnations of the Sin… Read More High fielding is a multi-sport art

Assuming the limelight in the afterglow of Brady’s brilliance

Whether Colm O’Rourke made a formal announcement regarding his retirement from inter county GAA cannot be recalled. There was definitely activity in the media the following year when rumours of a comeback began to swirl. Either way, feelings in this seat were of tremendous sadness. An era was ending. Of course, the disappointment from a… Read More Assuming the limelight in the afterglow of Brady’s brilliance

Disillusioned by sport’s dark side

For reasons yet to be wholly defined, fish has become the dish of choice on a Friday for yours truly of late. It’s certainly not linked to what were perceived as obligations of observance from times past. Though the idea of upholding at least some traditions will always contain certain appeal.