Day 18: Muineachán: Eugene “Nudie” Hughes @BlayneyFaughs Iconic and irrepressible. One statistic from a career strewn with honours sums up the brilliance of Nudie. An all star at corner back and an all star (twice) at corner forward. Different gravy. #GAA32COVID19
Two successive Mayo managements have lost arguably their best talent before a competitive game.
Oisin Mullin signed up for Aussie Rules in Nov 22, Kevin McStay wasn't long in the job.
Kobe McDonald in Nov 25 before a competitive game in charge for Andy Moran.
“…..he was the King of the Arts faculty….! Indeed he was - Go dté tú slán a Shoilse, beidh cumha millteanach orainn ina dhiadh.
Michael D by the Saw Doctors 2nd Dec Manchester https://t.co/DD9ldSri4z via @YouTube
Manchán Magan, an scríbhneoir agus déantóir clár faisnéise, ar shlí na fírinne. Tugtar aitheantas dó as cabhrú le spéis daoine a mhúscailt sa Ghaeilge. Suaimhneas síoraí do
A friend of mine reminded me just now that this is the third Sunday in September. The third Sunday in September used to be a big deal in Ireland, once. Now, it's come and gone as a thief in the night. Progress, you know.
Brian Glanville died last month. I’ve been thinking about him and the other great sportswriter I’ve been lucky enough to work with, Hugh McIlvanney. There are others I admire but they’re still alive. So I thought I’d write about Brian and Hugh
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On Private Passions at noon @BBCRadio3 Neil Hannon the driving force behind the band The Divine Comedy (eg National Express). Neil talks about growing up in Enniskillen and brings usPuccini, Stravinsky, Chopin, Ravel, Michael Nyman, Kate Bush and Scott Walker.
Tell your children the story of Mick O’Dwyer, the unrelenting optimism, the drive for victory always, the respect for the Jersey, the lessons for life. Show them the Golden Years video, if you’re privileged to be an underage GAA coach - tell your players the Micko story. #micko
Happy 90th birthday to the wonderful Capuchin Bro. Kevin Crowley. He is a living saint, and has dedicated his life to serving the poor and the powerless with great humility and dignity.
Jim Fahy’s duffel coat, Garret FitzGerald’s sellotaped together Casio calculator, Brian Farrell’s arched eyebrows and the Gavan Reilly spreadsheet - all ubiquitous features of Irish election results!
Speaking outside court after winning her civil action against Conor McGregor, Nikita Hand said she felt vindicated and wanted to thank everybody who had supported her | Read more: https://t.co/oedDLlMovJ
‘To all the victims of sexual assault. I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up’: Nikita Hand speaks outside court after winning her civil case against Conor McGregor