Category: SIDELINE CUTS
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Loutish lot risk more than sport
There was only one occasion wheels transporting yours truly went to the dogs. Literally, that is. Myself and Eoghan D’Arcy were given the job of organising the Brady’s staff Christmas night out. We plumped for a night in Shelbourne Park at the greyhound racing. The two of us had a great night but reviews from…
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Sideline Cuts – 15
Does anybody else remember 7/11 Supermarkets? Whoever was behind the business was certainly well tuned in from a marketing perspective. Not only do the numbers rhyme, in a sporting context at least, they are and for a long time have been seminal digits. Most notably at Manchester United, where the almost inevitable – and merited…
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Sideline Cuts – 14
I’LL HAVE WHAT HE’S HAVING Tir Na nOg is said to be the land of eternal youth, though it may now have competition for that title, in Coolock, Dublin. What else could one think after it emerged the ageless wonder that is Stephen Cluxton has rejoined the Dublin panel ahead of the championship. The Parnells…
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Sideline Cuts – 13
Back To Basics Approach Works Mention has often been made in this space on numerous occasions of how reading habits are sporadic at best. As if to underscore that fact, a sizable chunk of Davy Fitzgerald’s autobiography was ingested in a fairly quick time, only for the excellent collaboration with Vincent Hogan to be parked…
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Sideline Cuts – 12
Worthless victory? Seldom if ever will there have been less fanfare relating to a clash between Leinster and Munster as was the case prior to last night’s PRO14 Rainbow Cup encounter at the RDS. What exactly this competition – which would doubtless be branded of the Micheal O’Luch variety by a certain seasoned local sports…
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Sideline Cuts 11
A quick ramble on what was a major upset on the opening day of the 2021 of the six nations championship rugby as Scotland recorded their first win at Twickenham since 1983.
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Sideline Cuts – 10
BLACK CLOUDS, HEADACHES AND BEING AT A CROSSROADS My first proper attempt at a livestream, so please be kind! I know there were a few stumbles and stutters along the way but from my own perspective, the longer I went on the more confident I became. If people don’t think it was too bad it’s…
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Ramblings From The Seat
Another mixed bag for you all this evening. Finally dealing with the crop losses and prepping compost for our forthcoming round of sowing. There’s also a hint to forthcoming infrastructural expansion, so please stay tuned and don’t forget to ‘Like’ the video and click the Subscribe button on YouTube. AN SB PARTNERSHIP PRODUCTION FILMING AND…
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Sideline Cuts – 6
Eventually the shed will be fully kitted out with electricity and proper lighting. However, like a lot of things when living with a disability, there has been a bit of improvisation to leave things workable in the meantime. Stay tuned as even more infrastructure will be put in place in the coming days and weeks…
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Ramblings from the Seat
Tonight I take you with me on an inspection of a delivery taken in yesterday of materials for the next phase of ‘home improvements, ponder methods of weed control as they have flourished in the recent rain and give ye a hint as to the forthcoming developments on the shed project.