Tag: Meath SFC 1998

  • Sean McManus – A Tribute

    Sean McManus – A Tribute

    It’s one of the lesser spotted potholes on the road to dealing with the loss of a loved one but, for me at least, was one of toughest aspects of dealing witb my own father’s passing. Going through the personal effects and deciding what to keep and what to let go of. To that end,…

  • Tommy Smyth Snr – R.I.P.

    Tommy Smyth Snr – R.I.P.

    Sincere sympathy is extended to Eileen, Ed, Tommy, girls and the extended Smyth family of Bennettstown, Batterstown and beyond. It is with deep sadness I learn of Tommy Snr’s passing. A quiet, softly spoken gentleman, the last remaining pillar of one of Meath’s great sporting dynasties. His passing marks the end of an era. But…

  • Healing hands and words that gave us faith in ourselves

    Healing hands and words that gave us faith in ourselves

    Be honest, were any of you ever caught with drink on you in school? In your possession, not actually on board? This corner was, now read on… A bottle containing poitin was once domiciled in my schoolbag for a few hours. And of course it had to fall out. Before the gaskets in your mind…