“We come in peace, shoot to kill/only going forward ’cause we can’t find reverse” went the whimsical yet strangely apt ditty pertaining to the adventures of Captain James T. Kirk et al aboard the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek. Presuming … Continue reading It’s GAA Larry but not as we know it
Not all that long ago, mention was afforded in this space to the time my dear mother was the winner of a draw run by the local soccer club for which the first prize was two tickets to see Liverpool … Continue reading A harrowing, emotional illustration of why there’s always hope
There was much conjecture surrounding the ‘debate’ involving Pat Gilroy and Andy McEntee thrown onto The Sunday Game in a scatter-gun manner at the end of last year. To call it a debate, though, would be to deploy it with … Continue reading A way forward based on continuity
Firstly ladies and gents, my sincere apologies for the length it has taken me to get another piece up in this here arena! The initial intention was to have the usual variety of sporting topics herein. However, whether by accident … Continue reading DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 8 (Plus Extras)
For the last 3 years as @MeathGAA P.R.O. I have asked for a Commercial Manager to be employed. Unfortunately on numerous occasions I’ve been told to stop bringing it up. We have needed this for years and we must act … Continue reading If solutions were that simple there wouldn’t be a problem
How often has it been mentioned here previously that there are good footballers and hurlers in every county in Ireland. But that some of them never get the exposure or praise their talents merit. Simply because of the jersey on … Continue reading Dublin’s eight year streak leaves it harsh on Cavan
I should know by now to wait. To let my emotions cool down after a match before commenting. The last time I fell into the old trap was the night Tyrone stole victory from the jaws of defeat. Or rather … Continue reading Sometimes it’s best to say nothing
Meath 0-19 Dublin 1-20 If one wanted to be straightforward about the meeting of the old rivals at Parnell Park tonight, already relegated Meath are still without a point in this year’s National League. And still a decade without a … Continue reading Plenty of positives but the ten year wait goes on
Another busy episode this week. Containing good and bad news for Meath GAA, new ground broken on a couple of fronts in Horse Racing and a re-connection with Basketball for yours truly. Please note that filming took place over the … Continue reading DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 4
BREAKING NEWS Ahead of the resumption of the National Football League next weekend, Meath boss Andy McEntee has received a major fillip with the news that former underage star Cian McBride will be released by AFL outfit the Essendon Bombers … Continue reading Massive boost for Meath as McBride jets home
