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The exciting problems at number 10!
With David Cameron having recently joined Twitter, Ed Miliband seemingly coming of age and the ever colourful Boris Johnson even mooting a challenge to the sitting PM, you may have thought yours truly was about to embark on a political piece given the above headline. Well, as a political newcomer in this country ignominiously put […]
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A need to be careful with a special part of our culture
What constitutes an institution in this country? There was a time when the GAA and a certain other entity were foremost among them. A certain drink, the man whose name it carries recently having a day dedicated to him, would have to rank up there too. For those of us with farming in the blood […]
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Momentum often the biggest game changer
Does sport bring about the greatest emotion or emotion bring the greatest sport? The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Examples have been numerous over the years. Tyrone winning the All Ireland after Cormac McAnallen’s death. Kilkenny doing likewise after James McGarry lost his wife. Bob Champion returning after serious illness to win the […]
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Perspective on the value of sporting success
The omission and/or self imposed exile of the likes of Darron Gibson and Kevin Pietersen from their respective sports has garnered much airtime and many column inches in recent months. In the opinion of yours truly, Gibson is simply sulking and feeling sorry for himself. Right, so he has lost out to the Irish soccer […]
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Celebrating memories that shaped lives
Throughout my life, it has been an honour and pleasure to have former Meath manager Sean Boylan as a neighbour and friend. While we are not related, that we share the same name only makes things more special. In all the years I’ve known Sean, only twice has the sight of him getting emotional been […]
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Questionable tactics in tough times
Certain members of the Racing fraternity known to this writer must be doing serious head scratching at present. Think about this: two horses, broken as 3-year-olds almost two years ago. One ran in a bumper in Gowran Park at the end of May and hasn’t been on the track since. The other was in training […]
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History repeated in more ways than one
Tradition has to count for something. Aficionados will question the accuracy of the previous statement given that Meath had never contested a Camogie All Ireland Final prior to their most recent excellent victory over Down. There’s a method to the route we’re taking on this journey however, so stay aboard!Back in the mid 1990’s, these […]
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Talent and expectation must be managed with perspective
Victoria Pendleton’s book gives a stark insight into sport at the highest level. Admittedly, at this stage it must be said that only exerts thereof have been read. But there was still enough of an insight therein to illustrate at darker side of some of what goes on.Often has it been said in the past […]
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Mixed up Mayo define new system
Before anyone mounts high horses, that headline is not a dig at the Connacht kingpins. As this corner has been accused by some of popping in the past. Rather, it is meant in tribute. In any other era, James Horan would have to rank as the brightest boss in the game. This, however, is the […]
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A few men that make the game beautiful!
Those that champion the English Premier League as the best in the world sight the fact that some of the best players going ply their trade therein. Granted, aside from the top home grown performers, there has been an influx of some masterful talent from other countries. Without even going too far into the past. […]