Tag: Mighty Mike
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Awestruck and curious
One of the greatest mysteries in Irish sport in the last couple of decades has surely been how, having won the All Ireland SHC in 2013, it took Clare more than a decade to add to their haul in that department. Because, not only had their win over Cork been one of the best overall…
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Seeds falling quicker than leaves in Christmas painkillers
Anyone who has been perusing content in this space for any length of time will know that this time of year is far from the favourite portion of the 12 month cycle. Equally, however, it’ll scarcely shock anybody to realise sport is generally the best medication for such ills. Yes, there are a plethora of…
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Moments of perfection win the battle but not always the war
Ray Houghton’s goal against Italy in the Giant’s Stadium in New York was a remarkable thing. Never to be forgotten for myriad reasons. Not many would’ve had the audacity to try or capability to execute the lob essayed over Gianluca Pagluca – the best custodian on the planet at the time – which the man…