Tag: IRELAND
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It’s up to you to strike when the iron’s hot to your own benefit
There was a line doing the rounds some time ago – presumably with the stats to back it up – which maintained that Ladies Gaelic Football was the fastest growing sport in the country. In terms of participation numbers. Very understandable given the backing affixed to the sport by the likes of Lidl and TG4.…
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Dynasties re-ignited, some others broken and bullsh** bubbles burst
Politics can be a dangerous business. There was a time the threat only came from nosey curiosity, jealousy and political point scoring. Now, though, there is a clear and present danger to not only politicians themselves, but their spouses, families and homes. Already this year we have seen bomb scares at the home of Justice…
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Healion Tree Care – complete hedge removal compilation
Kevin Healion and his team work their magic removing a 29 year old Laelandei hedge and mulching the off cuts. A serious fleet of machinery and consummate pros at what they do. If it was a few months further down the line, said mulch would also serve wonderfully as cattle bedding. At least if/when that…
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John Bruton
I have absolutely no doubt some eyes will pop out of heads – certainly locally and perhaps further afield – that what appears hereafter was produced by the occupant of this seat. Now read on… That’s OK. However, there could never be a better or more apt illustration of the foibles of judging a book…
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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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All the skill and bravery in the world won’t paper over the cracks
There was a reason it took this corner quite a while to come onside with rugby. Until the nuances of the game were understood properly, all it looked like to me was f*t fellas trundling around and jumping on top of each other like young bulls turned out to fresh grass. More fool I. For…
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Moyles and Ronan to assist at Regionals
Brady’s Garage have come on board as sponsors for the Meath Regional Football Championships, details for which were announced earlier this week. Last year’s inaugural incarnation of the competition – in which teams compete for the Richie Barry Cup – was extremely well received by clubs, players and fans alike with – fittingly – the…
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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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Another decent score with plenty to work on
Ireland… 59 Tonga… 16 A connection currently in France at the rugby said to me the other day, with a tinge of sadness attached, that it was unlikely Keith Earls would be seen in an Irish jersey again. I wouldn’t be so sure. In the reverse of what often happens in this space, let’s go…
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Twelve tries but still room for Paulie to give them a bollicking
IRELAND…82 ROMANIA…8 You’d hope Kevin The Carrot isn’t booked in for a session too early in the morning. Ireland’s favourite animated advertiser wouldn’t deserve to incur the wrath of an angry O’Connell. No living being would. You might wonder what Paul O’Connell might have to be put out by having seen those prepared by Andy…