Meath... 2-13 Louth... 1-07 Any of the wisecracks calling for the culling of the pre season competitions in GAA might have to think again. Simply judging by the large attendance at Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday night and the enthusiasm with which the players were going about their business. As one would expect them to. For the... Continue Reading →
Plunkett to skipper the Good Ship Royal forward
Clonard clubman Jason Plunkett was this evening (Monday) elected as the new Chairperson of the Meath Co Board at their annual convention which took place in Navan O'Mahonys GAA. Plunkett, who is, or at least to the best of my knowledge, an efficient and popular referee whilst, in more recent times, has served the county... Continue Reading →
A while in Joey’s company was good for the soul
Did you ever encounter somebody in your life who, over time, ended up feeling more like family than some of those who actually are? There are many ways in which such bonds are formed and manifest themselves and there should be no need to justify how they came about to anybody. Coming at the same... Continue Reading →
Blocks, logs, stock-cars and generosity of spirit
Have you ever been mistaken for someone famous? Not likely to be an issue in my case, bar the odd Stephen Hawking jibe. My uncle Pat, or "Uncle Zeb" as he will always be to us, was different. He could easily and justifiably be confused with Santa Claus, Ronnie Drew, John Sheahan or one of... Continue Reading →