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The opposite of what we’re used to around here
#RACING With exactly 12 minutes to go in what turned out to be the middle of three championship clashes between Meath and Westmeath in 2001, a group of supporters from another county – who shall remain nameless – were heard to observe: “It’s great to be here to see the end of (Sean) Boylan”. Now…
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The good and not so good eventually comes to an end
Many will be aware that the avid interest in farming here has prospered for as long as the wheels have turned. Long before matters reached levels a few years back that would once have only been dreamt of. Back in the day, such was the familiarity with tractors, one could be heard approaching – and…
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Direct drilling is the way of the forward thinkers!
#RUGBY It has oft been aired here before that fifth class was the most enjoyable spell yours truly spent in the education system. That was because it was spent under the tutelage of Willie Lyons. Now, aside from the Mayo native being an absolute gentleman and very good teacher, to say he was a GAA…
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Re-affirming the value of sport in life
#SOCCER It would be impossible to know where to begin to quantify the impediments which living with a disability presents. There are some areas upon which comment will never be uttered openly. However, there are certain aspects of life’s journey which regular visitors to this space will know cause great angst. Maybe not to the…
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Feelings on strength and depth were handsomely vindicated
Reactionary decision making is best avoided. Happenings in a certain sporting sphere of late prove that. Whether right or not, in the aftermath of the defeats to Scotland and Wales, there was considerable call for change within the Irish rugby team. Inference being that, perhaps, Joe Schmidt had been too loyal to some of his…
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Trigger-happy tendencies generally don’t end well
How many of you recall the old layout of O’Connor Park in Tullamore? An admission straight away: there was a time when the Offaly venue was despised in this seat. Solely because of the disabled viewing facilities – or to be more accurate – what was a complete dearth of same. Which was all the…
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Observe bigger picture before going to town on your own
It’s been mentioned here previously, but, the aftermath of the 1995 Leinster SFC final was one of a few occasions tears were shed over a GAA result. Two other occasions felt more strange however. Namely, Meath going out of the championship at the first hurdle against Laois and a similar fate befalling them eight years…
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False hunger portrays a sickening lack of appetite
Promotion of one’s own talents is something that’s shied away from here. Though many might scarcely believe it, the limelight tends to be shied away from where possible. An example, being bestowed with the honour of being Grand Marshall at the inaugural St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dunboyne will forever be one of the happiest…
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Riches count for little when things change quickly
#RACING Life is different for everyone. Riches count for little when things change quickly. In what I suppose must be termed a mundane context, just scan some of the recent developments in horse racing. No matter what Rich Ricci’s net wealth is – and a calculator with multiple zeros would probably be required to get…
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Being different doesn’t have to be a bad thing
#FILM It’s been articulated here in bits and pieces – the last year or so have brought life-changing alterations to the road most travelled for yours truly. Adjustment has been difficult. Quite upsetting, in fact. Finer details of what it has entailed aren’t about to be re-hashed here. In ways though, the toughest alterations are…