Tag: Graham Reilly
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Reilly shoots the lights out as ‘Moores march on
If I was a member or supporter of Donaghmore/Asbourne I’d be doing the Lotto immediately. Having lost their opening two games in the Meath SFC, there seemed to be more chance of a statue of Enoch Burke being erected outside the High Court than that of the green and white making the knockout stages. Though…
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Young stars steer seasiders to safety
St Colmcille’s… 1-18 Seneschalstown… 2-12 Christian Finlay’s extra time goal was ultimately the deciding factor as St Colmcille’s guaranteed their senior status by coming through this enthalling encounter in Skryne. Finlay and fellow younger stars like David Bell and Danny Ehichoya and the ‘older’ James Conlon hauled the Pilltown-based outfit back from what was a…
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Dunboyne advance to last four
Dunboyne… 2-14 St Colmcille’s… 0-12 Second half goals from Gavin McCoy and Stuart Lowndes put the seal on things as St Peter’s advanced to the last four in the race for the Keegan Cup following this entertaining encounter under the Ashbourne lights. Scorer-in-chief Donal Lenihan got the ball rolling for the pre-match favourites and though…
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Kelly and Callaghan Take Over U-20’s
The Dunderry duo of Sean Kelly and Barry Callaghan have stepped into the breach and assumed control of the county’s U-20 football team in the wake of the departure of Bernard Flynn and his backroom team from their roles last week. Both men enjoyed decorated careers in green and gold during their playing days –…
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A Video Like No Other
As the title suggests, nothing like this has ever appeared here peviously, but then, as an uncle of mine pointed out the other day, how would anybody know how to deal with a situation which they have never encountered previously encuntered. Necessary amendments have been carried out and normal service will resume post haste. Please…
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Flynn: Moving and inspirational on and off the field
There’s 28 minutes left in April 16th as I begin tapping this post out on the tablet. 27 years ago today, I made my Confirmation. For that occasion, I wore a white shirt and maroon waist coat. Needless to say, the rigout was purchased well in advance of the big day. It’s just as well,…
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DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 10
Welcome to our first episode of the new year. Wherein we have mention of eras ending, new ones beginning and, in one corner of the Horse Racing, things being the same as they ever were while pondering whether opportunities may arise from certain directions going forward.
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An inspirational appointment for several reasons
One Monday night long ago, I rolled into Brady’s for what at the time were the regular few pints. In a scenario that was very typically me, the first night of the week was always my favourite. Purely because there tended to be very few about which meant the staff and auld Sean – God…