Tag: Trevor Giles
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All Stars a noble nod to a world long passed out
The accomplished writer on all things Louth GAA Caoimhin Reilly recently posted a startling observation online – the last time there was an All Star selection without Dublin or Kerry representation thereon, the Wee County’s thoroughly deserving honouree Craig Lennon wasn’t even born. The statistic shouldn’t exist though. Having won the Leinster SFC for whatever…
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Home is where the heart is as old boys reunite
We’re in that strange time of the GAA year, when club competitions around the country are winding down, but the restart of the inter county fare still feels a long way off. Or does it?… As you will (hopefully) have seen on these pages during the week, the Meath Regional Football Championships kicked off in…
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Denis Kealy R.I.P.
I can’t believe I’m writing this. It shouldn’t be happening. You shouldn’t outlive those of your own vintage. You shouldn’t have to be paying heartbroken tribute to two of them in the space of six months. Absolutely not two from the same family. The two youngest out of such a large, respected and revered family.…
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Tommy Mahon (Kilbride GFC) RIP
I was deeply saddened yesterday evening to learn of the passing of Tommy Mahon, pillar of Kilbride GFC, nurturer of generations of football talent in Meath, horse racing fan and, above all else, a dear friend to me and many over a long number of years. How fitting it was that only days before his…