Published in The Journal Newspaper – Edinburgh 10 Oct 2012 Two counties per year get to boast winning the ultimate title in Irish sport. They secure that privilege for one year only, then they must start from the bottom once again, everyone an equal. Neighbouring counties pitted against neighbouring counties. All must take to CrokeContinue reading “Croke Park Finds Its Heroes”
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Toronto Camogie Club
An audience is gathering. People are pointing. Fifteen women belting each other with sticks. It merits a few stares. As they run by in their pairs, the Irish shout;“Keep the hurling alive ladies”, while the Canadians inquire politely into the name of this strange sport. Camogie is back in Canada and Toronto is one ofContinue reading “Toronto Camogie Club”
The Gaa Presidents Award
He may not have graced the green fields of Croke Park in his youth but he will grace its very walls. He was present on the Canadian pitches in its boom time and he is still there now on the sidelines and behind the scenes as history repeats itself and GAA abroad once again explodes,Continue reading “The Gaa Presidents Award”
Orla O'Muiri 