Tag: France
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Selections for Naas – June 24th 2026
5.10: MADAM SECRETARY (WAYNE LORDAN/AIDAN O’BRIEN) 5.40: HOOVES YOUR DADDY – EW – (RONAN WHELAN/JARLATH FAHEY) 6.10: GO JUST DO IT (DYLAN B. MCMONAGLE/JOSEPH O’BRIEN) 6.40: CAMEO (WAYNE LORDAN/AIDAN O’BRIEN) 7.10: PRIORSTOWN – EW – (RORY MULLIGAN (2*) /JOHNNY MURTAGH) 7.40: SALIBA (SHANE FOLEY/JESSIE HARRINGTON) 8.10: MOONLIT SUN (SHANE FOLEY/JESSIE HARRINGTON)
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Michael O’Sullivan – A Tribute
The following is just an observation rather than a boast – when working around racing as close as is the case here, very quickly jockeys, trainers and owners names become instantly recognisable. And then, every so often, a new name will appear that will necessitate a bit of research. Now read on… The most recent…
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Few surprises as the Easterby era kicks off
Well, it doesn’t actually kick off for a couple of weeks yet, but you get my drift. Simon Easterby has officially taken charge of the Irish men’s senior team with Andy Farrell having jumped ship – temporarily at least – to scout for talent for the British And Irish Lions team he will take on…
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Last vestiges of decency lost in pit of squaller
There are certain things in life where, generally speaking, there’s no allowance for middle ground. The most obvious example of that being party politics. Largely speaking, you were either Fianna Fail or Fine Gael and there were very clear lines in the sand pertaining to same and they weren’t for crossing. Though in truth there…
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Frost set for the French heat
In a development that might be – in one way – a tad surprising but in another shouldn’t be at all, Simon Munir and Isaac Souede have announced the appointment of Bryony Frost as retained rider of their National Hunt horses in France. 29-year-old Frost, who, has, for a long time been a key member…
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The troops may change but the ethos remains the same
France… 17 Ireland… 38 Not all that long ago, while longingly looking at clubs like Kilmacud Crokes and Kilcoo and Ballygunnar and bemoaning the fact that one’s own entity are not at a similar plateau. “Culture” explained a friend of mine with experience of playing and coaching in both GAA. “With them, it’s an in-built…
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Forgotten man Zebo still has a part to play
Munster… 29 Toulon… 18 There was a time I was bitterly disappointed with Simon Zebo. As a rugby fan first off. Because his decision to go and play his club fare in France meant he was (wrongly) automatically excluded from the Irish setup. Also, mind you, because loyalty is one of the qualities held dearest…
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What was once a fortress now has swinging saloon doors
MUNSTER… 17 BEYONNE… 17 If there were any positives, let’s get them out of the way first. Which, you suspect, is exactly what Graham Rowntree will be doing when the debrief begins. If he hasn’t got the paint stripper out already. So here goes. Even though it was the French side who put the first…
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A game for the ages but ‘only’ an ordinary win
Ireland… 13 South Africa… 8 One of the strange curiosities of the four match saga between Meath and Dublin in the Leinster SFC of 1991 was, after all the hype and coverage had subsided, it was only a first round encounter. The victors still had several hurdles to cross before they could even contemplate silverware.…
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Could it be, the FAI actually doing something right?
Google had to be consulted when Jonathan Hill’s name was seen trending on X. Even though he’s the head honcho of the Football Association of Ireland, his is not a name you’d see popping up too often. Certainly not an accusation you could level at the individual who held the position before him. With plenty…