Tag: Bernard Brogan
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After eight number ones Deano decides to stop making records
There’s a scene in an episode of The Simpsons in which Homer thinks he has just died. On his way in the gates of Heaven he encounters Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Typical Homer, he barges past the triumvirate of musical greats and is quickly chided by the brash Martin for doing…
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Mayo’s spiritual leader lays down the baton
If it was scripted, it would be the perfect ending for either a western or a romantic drama. One battle-scarred warrior unbuckles his holster and throws away his ammunition. Then comes the seemingly interminable tension-filled pause in anticipation of what the old adversary crouched behind the wall at the other end of the pass will…
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Insulting snub of Cork makes mockery of All Stars
In the life of this writer, 1991 was a strange, upsetting year. Yes I was only 10 but even then it was clear that what to many or most would be rudimentry goings on had a deep and lasting emotional impact on yours truly. Mind you, they had enough bloody practice that year. This corner’s…