Tag: Christy Ring Cup
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Regan finds his range as Meath Shine in taking title
Meath…0-20 Donegal…0-14 Having just seen the Roscommon football team with which he is a mentor defeat his native Donegal and in so doing relegate them, Mark McHugh stated that, having attained promotion last season under Anthony Cunningham, their main objective was to maintain their top flight status. Having become something of a yoyo team in…
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Things going to script is a one way street
It’s strangely apt to be writing the following just as the Tailteann Cup semi finals are down for decision. The point was made not so long ago on these pages that hurling was ahead of football in coming up with a tiered championship. Because of the inception of the McDonagh, Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cup…
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Oh Hurling, don’t ever change!
David Dunne, Gareth Ghee, Mickey Cunniffe, Eamon Devlin and Gerry Keegan all share a common bond. Yet few outside of their realm will have even heard of them. They either are, or have been, the most recognisable hurlers in Louth, Longford, Roscommon, Tyrone and Kildare respectively throughout my lifetime. They undoubtedly have contemporaries in every…
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Pat playing to the gallery as per usual
Many a GAA Congress ago, it became apparent that to instigate change, one needed the ice-veined patience of Paul Carberry and the staying power of Tiger Roll. Think of all the alterations which have been applied eventually but had to negotiate several swings and roundabouts before they took effect. From kicking frees and sideline balls…