Tag: 1978
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Local achievement in the midst of Boston history
There are certain things you never expect to see or hear of in your lifetime. And an athlete finishing a marathon in under THREE hours has to be right up there in such terms. Even that, though, is eclipsed by the fact 2026 winner – defending his men’s title from last year, John Korir of…
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Keeping it local – a key part of the Boylesports Irish Grand National story
They say home is where the heart is. Seldom if ever has an adage been more applicable than in the case of the Boylesports Irish Grand National, the 150th incarnation of which was launched in Dunboyne Castle Hotel this evening. Just think of some of the names associated with Ireland’s greatest race. The Moore family,…
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Selections for Limerick – Apr. 15th 2021
1.55: KNIGHT OF MALTA (DENIS HOGAN/DENIS HOGAN) 2.30: THE CATHAL DON (RACHAEL HENRY DE BROMHEAD) 3.05: FIRST TOUCH – EW – (DONIE MCINERNEY/LIAM BURKE) 3.40: SAMBA DANCER – EW – (RACHAEL BLACKMORE/EOIN DOYLE) 4.15: LOW LIE THE FIELDS (RACHAEL BLACKMORE/HENRY DE BROMHEAD) 4.50: EMIR DE ROTTS – EW – (RICHIE DEEGAN (5)/PAUL NOLAN) 5.20: MR…
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Paths crossed in poignant healing
One of the greatest things garnered from 11 years on the Executive Committee of St Peter’s, Dunboyne were the friendships formed with people from nearly every club in the county. And plenty outside of Meath as well. Now read on… Yes, there are a few clubs in particular with which special affinity will forever be…