In the days following Ireland’s perhaps unlikely qualification for the European Championships in France next summer, a photo emerged of a prominent Gaelic footballer taking in the momentous occasion. So what, I hear you say. Well now read on…
Outside of the agriculture sector, awareness that Ireland is currently home to two World Champions in competition ploughing is probably minimal at best. Likewise, prior to their landmark victory over England some years ago, only a devout aficionado would most likely know of the class of Kevin O’Brien and the assent of fortune he has… Read More Belatedly listening to the views of those who matter most
Kildare playing Antrim in the championship would normally be a fairly unremarkable thing. A few years ago, that wasn’t the case, and it had nothing to do with who won or lost. Hours before throw in, the late, great Lt Gen Dermot Earley was laid to rest. That his son Dermot lined out that Saturday… Read More Principle and poignancy in the hybrid corner