Tag: Grand Slam Of Darts
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Seeing is believing until you can’t believe it!
Being a writer who primarily works in sport, sometimes you are in the fortunate position of being able to witness happenings at close quarters which can be difficult to put into words. For yours truly, Kevin Foley’s goal for Meath against Dublin, Padraig Beggy coming from the clouds to win the Epsom Derby aboard Wings…
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Icy class keeps the Snake in the long grass
Sometimes it really is as simple as it looks. For example, in the arena nearest and dearest to yours truly, we in Dunboyne are currently in the blessed position of being able to call the two best lady footballers in the country – Vikki Wall and Emma Duggan – our own. The fact that around…
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She may have lost this one but will win plenty in time
The examples of sportspeople – both in individual and team competitions – losing major fixtures before winning one, or more, as numerous. Even within my own GAA Club, the number of finals lost by far outweigh the quantity won. Which makes the ones you do come out on the right side of all the sweeter.…
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Boring holes in your lip as the drama unfolds
It’s unlikely any incident in GAA history has been replayed as much or been the subject of as much debate and rancor as the bit of set dancing early on in the All Ireland SFC Final involving Meath and Mayo. Now read on… Reams of bovine dung were written and broadcast about the bit of…
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The Special One II lights up darting world
BREAKING NEWS Move over Mourinho. Portugal has a new Special One. Jose De Sousa. No, up to a week or so ago, I didn’t know who he was either. However, with hotshots like Michael Van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, Gary Anderson and defending World Champion Peter Wright out of the equation, naturally, it opened the door…