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New York June 1994. And how the local accent scared a few of our lads half to death.
It’s twenty six years ago next month. Six years after his goal against England in Stuttgart earned him a place in Irish history (and not just sporting history) Ray Houghton struck again in Giant’s Stadium New Jersey. It was June 18 1994. And just as we had been in Stuttgart, we went into the game… Read more
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What is it going to take for someone in authority to do something about Kevin Street Garda station?
I make no apology for writing about Kevin Street Garda station again. Today, Spanish archaeologists found what they think are the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell. Such is their dedication to history, that they closed a street in the city of Valladolid and began the search for the remains of the man who led the… Read more
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Looking back a few weeks, it all looks absolutely perfect…
I am beginning to really hate this “new normal.” And one of the reasons I’m beginning to hate it is precisely because it is becoming the “new normal.” I’m getting used to it. I just drove to Dundrum Town Centre. Connie was doing a bit of shopping and I drive just to get out of… Read more
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Our little rhyme showed just how much we loved our teachers in junior school
We were lovely children really… At this time of year, my mind always goes back to the sixties and my time in Willow Park. Willow Park is Blackrock College’s little brother, the preparatory school, preparatory being the posh word for primary though, in fairness, it did include first and second year of secondary. The end… Read more
