Tag: Hawthorn

  • Gut punch for Royals as Armstrong goes airborne

    Gut punch for Royals as Armstrong goes airborne

    In the first race at Tipperary today (Friday), talented 5lb claiming rider Charlie O’Dwyer rode a horse for James Nash called COULDNTMAKEITUP and one would venture plenty of those with an interest in, passion for or involvement with Meath GAA would’ve had a punt thereon. Alas, like the rest of what you will read hereafter,…

  • Irish eyes smiling with longing happiness!

    Irish eyes smiling with longing happiness!

    It’s almost impossible to quantify the magnitude of what Meath undertook in 1968 when – as ‘outgoing’ All Ireland Champions – the headed for Australia. To be honest, not a whole lot is known about the expedition but – and if the following is incorrect please advise – what is known (I think!) is that…