Life And Sport From An Armchair View
On the face of it, objective analysis of a refereeing performance is probably highly difficult to arrive at. Neither of the competing teams could be expected to engage open mindedly. Neither are the whistler's own kinfolk likely to overly critical. Furthermore, it's difficult to escape the inclination RTE commentators and pundits are contractually forbidden from... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 2-09 KILDARE... 0-10 Goals either side of half time from Eamonn Armstrong and Sean O'Hare propelled Meath past the outgoing All Ireland U-20 champions and into a first Leinster Final at the grade in a decade. This was an accomplished performance throughout in Hawkfield (Newbridge) from Cathal O'Bric's team, despite the Meath boss being... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 0-12 DUBLIN... 3-19 It's 2:49am, and the wind and rain are beating off the window like a night in November. But it's literally midway through April. And Meath's quest for a Leinster SFC crown now officially gone into a 15th year. It simply doesn't feel right. Not the result - there could be absolutely... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 3-19 LONGFORD... 3-12 I've no doubt that when Longford raided the Meath net for a double helping of 'majors' late on in the action at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, the naysayers and doom mongers were convinced their sh*** didn't smell. The smug bleating could almost be heard carrying on the often ferocious winds of... Continue Reading →
At the outset here, it will be admitted that I do not know Ciaran Deeley nor have I ever met him. Though in this line of business, powers of observation are the vice grips and no. 13 wrench of your toolbox. And, even without any great knowledge of the methodology of the aforementioned, it's obvious... Continue Reading →
It is with complete shock, disbelief and a broken heart that I have just learned of the passing of Robin Cunningham. One of the kindest, most caring, patient, compassionate people I was ever blessed to meet. A consummate professional in the most difficult line of business there is. Following the death of his dad Rory... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 0-10 ARMAGH... 2-16 Armagh - for a place yours truly has only been on four separate occasions during the four and a bit decades rolling around this world - causes a serious emotional tumult. From the time of my first excursion up the reunite with the Blair family in Crossmaglen whom we'd met in... Continue Reading →
MEATH...2-10 WATERFORD...2-05 The record books will show that Ailbhe Leahy and Marion Farrelly bagged the two goals as Meath made it three wins from as many outings in the Lidl Ladies NFL, but it was the fact that Na Deise simply had no answer to the ceaseless, marauding runs of Niamh Gallogly that really swung... Continue Reading →
As somebody who has been strapped into the rollercoaster that is mental health battles for longer than one cares to remember, the concept of a likelihood of playing into the wind at specific times of the year is all too familiar. Indeed, there are parts of life which, though they might set the pulse racing... Continue Reading →
Meath... 2-13 Louth... 1-07 Any of the wisecracks calling for the culling of the pre season competitions in GAA might have to think again. Simply judging by the large attendance at Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday night and the enthusiasm with which the players were going about their business. As one would expect them to. For the... Continue Reading →