Not a bad draw as the two week break will help clear up any niggles. Also, we'll be playing a side running out for the third week on the trot. On the downside, feckin Armagh. Hate those games. And Omagh.
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#122
GAA Discussion / Paddy Heaney lays into Marty Clarke
June 07, 2011, 12:08:43 PM
Anyone see Paddy (Sports Writer of the Year/greying Derryman) Heaney's article in today's Irish News. He didn't want to just rant so threw in some story about an oul fellow who played for Derry (Sonny McCann 1947) and how stories of his greatness only exist through word of mouth. What he was really saying was that Martin Clarke has come back from Australia a little bit precious and won't give interviews ad hoc to the man who said Kerry would win in 2008 and 2005 unless they've been pre-arranged. He accuses Clarke of influencing other team members to take this stance.
I'd agree with Heaney on this to an extent. It'd be a pity if we headed down that road.
I'd agree with Heaney on this to an extent. It'd be a pity if we headed down that road.
#123
GAA Discussion / The Joys of Kerry
June 06, 2011, 02:30:37 PM
Saw this in the Gaelic Life a week ago and thought it was a decent piece by Brolly.
IT was the most powerful image of the weekend. The sunken, haunted eyes staring out at us. The voice, when it finally came, barely audible, quivering with emotion. No, it wasn't a Libyan father on Al Jazeera TV, devastated at the loss of his family in an American airstrike. It was Mickey Moran, celebrating Leitrim's victory in the Connacht Championship.
I was at a night in the Europa once and May McFetridge was doing her thing. Circling the tables with the mike, she spied an eminent QC whose face was wrinkled in distaste at her lowbrow humour. "Are you enjoying yourself sir?" she asked him, thrusting the microphone into his face. "Yes" he replied. "Well do me a favour love and ask your brain to let your face know."
With Donegal's half-built footballing Death Star temporarily back in orbit for further work, Leitrim led a return to football last weekend, letting the remaining air out of Sligo's tyres with a feisty and full blooded effort.
Their goal was a thing of beauty, a pass that Maurice Fitzgerald would have been proud of bewildering the Sligo corner back and stranding the keeper. It was a barnstorming effort. Mickey deserves credit for the bravery of his selection, choosing seven debutants, and also for the happy, adventurous approach of the group. They got stuck in from the whistle, played with freedom and won more comprehensively than the scoreline suggests.
Afterwards, the manager dedicated the performance to Philly McGuinness. If Philly was looking down on his old team-mates, he must have been very proud. A delightful occasion!
Meanwhile, the Kingdom took the winter covers of their howitzers, oiled them up and did a bit of practice shooting. Tipperary are a decent team, who would give most northern teams a torrid Championship hour. The green and gold simply strolled through them, despite having to play with fourteen men for two thirds of the game.
"Why is it they never take any opposition for granted?" Kevin McStay asked me as we watched them. It is a very good question. Fermanagh stunned Derry a few years ago in the Championship and nearly won an Ulster. If instead they had met the Kingdom in the early rounds, they would have been hockeyed. I think the answer to the question is that they let their football do the talking. What I mean by that is that they are such skilled, knowledgeable footballers that they do not have to be highly motivated to win most games. They do not kick wides. They do not give bad passes.
On Sunday, they attacked with such precision that Tipperary couldn't get a hand on them. They spreadeagled the opposition time and again with the perfect pass at the right time to the right man.
Donncha Walsh scored a point in that opening period that exemplifies their art. After two diagonal footpasses in different directions, he took possession on the left wing. He wanted to handpass it inside to Gooch, but saw it was too tight and decided to kick for a point with his favoured left. The defender got across to cover it, so he simply swivelled and kicked it over with his right.
When Tomas O'Se was sent off, they went on a Go Slow. I say a Go Slow, but by the standards of say Donegal or Armagh it wasn't a go slow at all. They became more defensive, held possession, killed any prospect of Tipperary gaining momentum, but crucially, continued to score at regular intervals, counter-attacking with panache. At half-time, the score was 0-9 to 0-5. Kerry had not registered a single wide. At full-time, bearing in mind Kerry were a man down, the scoreline was 2-15 to 0-11. The second half scoreline was therefore 2-6 to 0-6. In that period they had two wides.
A good counterpoint was the Derry Fermanagh game. Fermanagh are in the worst possible situation and arrived in Celtic Park hoping only to keep the score down. The game was over early on, yet Fermanagh dominated the second half, outscoring and outplaying us. John Brennan fumed afterwards, correctly pointing out that in every game there are two games. Kerry would have massacred Fermanagh's sacrificial lambs, confirming their deepest fears that this company is not for them. Derry meanwhile gave them hope for another day. It is why the smaller teams in Munster have no chance, but the smaller teams here do.
I watched TG4's excellent documentary on Darragh O'Se last week and basked in it. The soft voices, the perfect Irish, the beauty of the football. But most importantly, the respect and reverence for the game.
"Darragh doesn't take himself at all seriously," said his great friend Dara O'Cinneide, "but he takes his football very very seriously."
I had forgotten what a fine high fetcher he was. Six feet tall, here he was soaring over the six feet six Cork giant Nicholas Murphy, the size 5 sticking to those evostick hands.
Moments that will live forever;
Mikey Sheehy daintily picking his way through ten Cork defenders in a Munster final to sidestep the ball past the keeper, leaving Cork manager Billy Morgan with his face buried in the turf.
The Bomber Liston solo dummying the fine Dublin full back Gerry Hargan with his right, before sweeping a forty yard point with his left.
Jack O'Se climbing invisible steps through the air to clasp the ball with those useless old cotton gloves, then driving forward to blast a twenty five yard rasper to the net to win an All-Ireland final against Offaly.
Colm Cooper weaving his way through the Mayo defence to score his first All-Ireland final goal, leaving two defenders and the keeper sprawled on the turf wondering where the ball was. Seamus Moynihan's twinkling feet carrying him out of a packed defence.
Donaghy plucking a skyscraper ball from the heavens.
Kerry play. They express themselves. They do it with style and a flourish.
Happy football.
Makes life worth living.
IT was the most powerful image of the weekend. The sunken, haunted eyes staring out at us. The voice, when it finally came, barely audible, quivering with emotion. No, it wasn't a Libyan father on Al Jazeera TV, devastated at the loss of his family in an American airstrike. It was Mickey Moran, celebrating Leitrim's victory in the Connacht Championship.
I was at a night in the Europa once and May McFetridge was doing her thing. Circling the tables with the mike, she spied an eminent QC whose face was wrinkled in distaste at her lowbrow humour. "Are you enjoying yourself sir?" she asked him, thrusting the microphone into his face. "Yes" he replied. "Well do me a favour love and ask your brain to let your face know."
With Donegal's half-built footballing Death Star temporarily back in orbit for further work, Leitrim led a return to football last weekend, letting the remaining air out of Sligo's tyres with a feisty and full blooded effort.
Their goal was a thing of beauty, a pass that Maurice Fitzgerald would have been proud of bewildering the Sligo corner back and stranding the keeper. It was a barnstorming effort. Mickey deserves credit for the bravery of his selection, choosing seven debutants, and also for the happy, adventurous approach of the group. They got stuck in from the whistle, played with freedom and won more comprehensively than the scoreline suggests.
Afterwards, the manager dedicated the performance to Philly McGuinness. If Philly was looking down on his old team-mates, he must have been very proud. A delightful occasion!
Meanwhile, the Kingdom took the winter covers of their howitzers, oiled them up and did a bit of practice shooting. Tipperary are a decent team, who would give most northern teams a torrid Championship hour. The green and gold simply strolled through them, despite having to play with fourteen men for two thirds of the game.
"Why is it they never take any opposition for granted?" Kevin McStay asked me as we watched them. It is a very good question. Fermanagh stunned Derry a few years ago in the Championship and nearly won an Ulster. If instead they had met the Kingdom in the early rounds, they would have been hockeyed. I think the answer to the question is that they let their football do the talking. What I mean by that is that they are such skilled, knowledgeable footballers that they do not have to be highly motivated to win most games. They do not kick wides. They do not give bad passes.
On Sunday, they attacked with such precision that Tipperary couldn't get a hand on them. They spreadeagled the opposition time and again with the perfect pass at the right time to the right man.
Donncha Walsh scored a point in that opening period that exemplifies their art. After two diagonal footpasses in different directions, he took possession on the left wing. He wanted to handpass it inside to Gooch, but saw it was too tight and decided to kick for a point with his favoured left. The defender got across to cover it, so he simply swivelled and kicked it over with his right.
When Tomas O'Se was sent off, they went on a Go Slow. I say a Go Slow, but by the standards of say Donegal or Armagh it wasn't a go slow at all. They became more defensive, held possession, killed any prospect of Tipperary gaining momentum, but crucially, continued to score at regular intervals, counter-attacking with panache. At half-time, the score was 0-9 to 0-5. Kerry had not registered a single wide. At full-time, bearing in mind Kerry were a man down, the scoreline was 2-15 to 0-11. The second half scoreline was therefore 2-6 to 0-6. In that period they had two wides.
A good counterpoint was the Derry Fermanagh game. Fermanagh are in the worst possible situation and arrived in Celtic Park hoping only to keep the score down. The game was over early on, yet Fermanagh dominated the second half, outscoring and outplaying us. John Brennan fumed afterwards, correctly pointing out that in every game there are two games. Kerry would have massacred Fermanagh's sacrificial lambs, confirming their deepest fears that this company is not for them. Derry meanwhile gave them hope for another day. It is why the smaller teams in Munster have no chance, but the smaller teams here do.
I watched TG4's excellent documentary on Darragh O'Se last week and basked in it. The soft voices, the perfect Irish, the beauty of the football. But most importantly, the respect and reverence for the game.
"Darragh doesn't take himself at all seriously," said his great friend Dara O'Cinneide, "but he takes his football very very seriously."
I had forgotten what a fine high fetcher he was. Six feet tall, here he was soaring over the six feet six Cork giant Nicholas Murphy, the size 5 sticking to those evostick hands.
Moments that will live forever;
Mikey Sheehy daintily picking his way through ten Cork defenders in a Munster final to sidestep the ball past the keeper, leaving Cork manager Billy Morgan with his face buried in the turf.
The Bomber Liston solo dummying the fine Dublin full back Gerry Hargan with his right, before sweeping a forty yard point with his left.
Jack O'Se climbing invisible steps through the air to clasp the ball with those useless old cotton gloves, then driving forward to blast a twenty five yard rasper to the net to win an All-Ireland final against Offaly.
Colm Cooper weaving his way through the Mayo defence to score his first All-Ireland final goal, leaving two defenders and the keeper sprawled on the turf wondering where the ball was. Seamus Moynihan's twinkling feet carrying him out of a packed defence.
Donaghy plucking a skyscraper ball from the heavens.
Kerry play. They express themselves. They do it with style and a flourish.
Happy football.
Makes life worth living.
#124
General discussion / The Titanic
May 29, 2011, 11:12:47 AM
Can someone explain to me why we have a rash of celebratory events commemorating the Titanic? It seems to be Belfast's No.1 selling point in terms of tourism. We have a Titanic festival, the Titanic quarter and a whole host of weekend festivities all in the name of a doomed ship.
Am I missing something here? Is it something to celebrate?
Am I missing something here? Is it something to celebrate?
#125
General discussion / Old Classic Posts
May 13, 2011, 11:40:38 PM
Was looking through a few of these today:
Easytiger Posts: 699 (11/8/03 17:35)
Reply The Conversation - starring Gene Hackman as Tony Fearon
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Receptionist: "Hello, City West. How can I help you?"
TF: "Yes, hello? Judging by your accent, you are not from Armagh and may not be aware that on the 21st of September, in the Cathedral we call Croke, a new glorious reign will be invoked..."
Receptionist: "I'm sorry sir, but there are other calls on my switchboard."
TF: "...as the Great McGeeney flexes his manly biceps and lifts the sacred cup above his Bryonic brow, surveying the gathered masses, disdainful of the Tyrone hordes put to flight as once again Sam Maguire makes his voyage north, as Ulyssess once set forth for Ithaca..."
Receptionist: "Sam Magure? You mean the football? But is that not on -"
TF: " And as Joe and his Orange Brigade shall be setting up camp, as it were for the weekend in your fine establishment, accompanied no doubt by such flaming celestial stars as Elton John, Rod Stewart, Jarlath Burns and maybe the boys from End to End, with whom I am of course on a first name basis, or should I say they are on a first name basis with me (giggles girlishly) but I digress! As such may I book a room for myself, my fine maiden, but not my mother, she didn't get a ticket, hard lines, she's not a true fan, for the 20th and 21st of the month of September."
Receptionist: "(to herself) For fucks sake. (smartening up) Of course sir, we have a fine room for a great rate of 100 for that weekend."
TF: "Splendid! Expect my arrival forthwith! Now I must not tarry as there is a table quiz on in the local hostelry tonight, the prize being an epic trip to historic Bunratty Castle for two nights, breakfast included -"
Receptionist: "(hanging up) I'm not paid enough to listen to that shite. I hope I'm off that weekend."
The Conversation 2 - starring Krusty the Klown as Tony Fearon
Receptionist: "Hello City West?"
TF:" Due to the machinations of a GAA administration that is too far removed from the grassroots that sustain it i.e. me, the All Ireland Final has been rescheduled a week later than promised, almost as if the very thought of good, honest Armagh men cavorting with Sam was too hard for the faceless grey suits to bear-"
Receptionist: "Sir, you got the dates wrong and now you want to change your reservation to the following week, is that right sir? And tell the truth."
TF: "...yes."
Receptionist: "We have no rooms available for that weekend and we do not refund on cancellations. Is that alright sir?"
TF: "...yes."
Receptionist: "Goodbye sir.(hangs up) Plank."
Easytiger Posts: 699 (11/8/03 17:35)
Reply The Conversation - starring Gene Hackman as Tony Fearon
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receptionist: "Hello, City West. How can I help you?"
TF: "Yes, hello? Judging by your accent, you are not from Armagh and may not be aware that on the 21st of September, in the Cathedral we call Croke, a new glorious reign will be invoked..."
Receptionist: "I'm sorry sir, but there are other calls on my switchboard."
TF: "...as the Great McGeeney flexes his manly biceps and lifts the sacred cup above his Bryonic brow, surveying the gathered masses, disdainful of the Tyrone hordes put to flight as once again Sam Maguire makes his voyage north, as Ulyssess once set forth for Ithaca..."
Receptionist: "Sam Magure? You mean the football? But is that not on -"
TF: " And as Joe and his Orange Brigade shall be setting up camp, as it were for the weekend in your fine establishment, accompanied no doubt by such flaming celestial stars as Elton John, Rod Stewart, Jarlath Burns and maybe the boys from End to End, with whom I am of course on a first name basis, or should I say they are on a first name basis with me (giggles girlishly) but I digress! As such may I book a room for myself, my fine maiden, but not my mother, she didn't get a ticket, hard lines, she's not a true fan, for the 20th and 21st of the month of September."
Receptionist: "(to herself) For fucks sake. (smartening up) Of course sir, we have a fine room for a great rate of 100 for that weekend."
TF: "Splendid! Expect my arrival forthwith! Now I must not tarry as there is a table quiz on in the local hostelry tonight, the prize being an epic trip to historic Bunratty Castle for two nights, breakfast included -"
Receptionist: "(hanging up) I'm not paid enough to listen to that shite. I hope I'm off that weekend."
The Conversation 2 - starring Krusty the Klown as Tony Fearon
Receptionist: "Hello City West?"
TF:" Due to the machinations of a GAA administration that is too far removed from the grassroots that sustain it i.e. me, the All Ireland Final has been rescheduled a week later than promised, almost as if the very thought of good, honest Armagh men cavorting with Sam was too hard for the faceless grey suits to bear-"
Receptionist: "Sir, you got the dates wrong and now you want to change your reservation to the following week, is that right sir? And tell the truth."
TF: "...yes."
Receptionist: "We have no rooms available for that weekend and we do not refund on cancellations. Is that alright sir?"
TF: "...yes."
Receptionist: "Goodbye sir.(hangs up) Plank."
#126
General discussion / British Sports Book Awards
May 09, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
on now.
First category - Best New Writer.
Won by - http://www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk/book/51/237/bounce
Also-Rans - http://www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk/book/byhierarchy/11/237
First category - Best New Writer.
Won by - http://www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk/book/51/237/bounce
Also-Rans - http://www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk/book/byhierarchy/11/237
#127
General discussion / 1-year-old signs 10-yr contract
April 28, 2011, 12:58:51 PM
The video - http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/45106/
A Dutch club have signed an 18-month-old toddler to a 10-year contract after seeing his amazing football skills on You Tube.
Dutch club VVV-Venlo snapped up young Baerke van der Meij after seeing him kick footballs with amazing accuracy into his toy box.
The club even held a press conference where the toddler signed a contract (with a little help from his dad) and dressed up in the shirt of the top flight Dutch club.
It was a fantastic publicity stunt from VVV-Venlo, who have got a worldwide story on their hands, although they did admit that the contract was merely "symbolic".
The Van der Meij family has close links with the club, with Baerke's grandfather having played for the club in the past.
"The toddler's favourite position has not yet been determined. However, we can speak of a right-footed player with a very good kicking technique, perseverance and, importantly, football genes via his grandfather," read a VVV-Venlo press release.
Reports that Arsene Wenger made a late bid to bring Baerke to Arsenal with the promise of first-team football are as yet unconfirmed.
A Dutch club have signed an 18-month-old toddler to a 10-year contract after seeing his amazing football skills on You Tube.
Dutch club VVV-Venlo snapped up young Baerke van der Meij after seeing him kick footballs with amazing accuracy into his toy box.
The club even held a press conference where the toddler signed a contract (with a little help from his dad) and dressed up in the shirt of the top flight Dutch club.
It was a fantastic publicity stunt from VVV-Venlo, who have got a worldwide story on their hands, although they did admit that the contract was merely "symbolic".
The Van der Meij family has close links with the club, with Baerke's grandfather having played for the club in the past.
"The toddler's favourite position has not yet been determined. However, we can speak of a right-footed player with a very good kicking technique, perseverance and, importantly, football genes via his grandfather," read a VVV-Venlo press release.
Reports that Arsene Wenger made a late bid to bring Baerke to Arsenal with the promise of first-team football are as yet unconfirmed.
#128
General discussion / Linfield Champions Again
April 26, 2011, 06:04:21 PM
For the 50th time in 125 years.
What a club.
What a club.
#129
General discussion / Warm Weather Brings Early Shark Sightings
April 21, 2011, 11:41:20 PM
How long before Lough Neagh is infiltrated by humpback whales?
Four men on a mackerel fishing trip were "amazed" to see an early sighting of basking sharks within metres of their boat in Donegal Bay.
Local fisherman Brian Smith was returning to Killybegs harbour on Tuesday afternoon with his group when they noticed some unusual activity in the water.
Mr Smith told Sky News: "There were four of us out on the boat fishing in Donegal Bay, fishing for mackerel, when an 18ft (5.4m) basking shark appeared near the boat.
"We saw the fins coming up first and it was splashing about the surface. It just swam near the boat, metres away from us.
"We pulled out the cameras and started taking photos and filming it. It was an amazing sight to be so close to such an amazing creature.
"We saw about 20 basking sharks that day. I have never seen so many at this time of year.
"You don't usually see them until later in May time."
"On Monday, there were six basking sharks at Fintra beach, too - locals could see them from the shore. It was amazing," he said.
It is thought the sharks are being lured by plankton which has bloomed early because of the warm weather.
The gentle giant is the largest fish to be found in the coastal waters of the British Isles.
Measuring anything up to 39ft (12m) long, and weighing up to 7 tonnes, it feeds on animal plankton.
During the summer months, it favours Cornish, Devon, Manx, Irish and Scottish waters as its regular feeding grounds.
In the UK, the first official basking shark sighting for 2011 was recorded by scuba divers at Roskilly Beach, Newlyn, in Cornwall, on March 20, according to The Wildlife Trusts.
The Trust says reports of sightings usually start in May.
However, research has shown an observed shift in the distribution of sightings of basking sharks in recent years, which may also be due to the rising sea temperatures caused by climate change
Four men on a mackerel fishing trip were "amazed" to see an early sighting of basking sharks within metres of their boat in Donegal Bay.
Local fisherman Brian Smith was returning to Killybegs harbour on Tuesday afternoon with his group when they noticed some unusual activity in the water.
Mr Smith told Sky News: "There were four of us out on the boat fishing in Donegal Bay, fishing for mackerel, when an 18ft (5.4m) basking shark appeared near the boat.
"We saw the fins coming up first and it was splashing about the surface. It just swam near the boat, metres away from us.
"We pulled out the cameras and started taking photos and filming it. It was an amazing sight to be so close to such an amazing creature.
"We saw about 20 basking sharks that day. I have never seen so many at this time of year.
"You don't usually see them until later in May time."
"On Monday, there were six basking sharks at Fintra beach, too - locals could see them from the shore. It was amazing," he said.
It is thought the sharks are being lured by plankton which has bloomed early because of the warm weather.
The gentle giant is the largest fish to be found in the coastal waters of the British Isles.
Measuring anything up to 39ft (12m) long, and weighing up to 7 tonnes, it feeds on animal plankton.
During the summer months, it favours Cornish, Devon, Manx, Irish and Scottish waters as its regular feeding grounds.
In the UK, the first official basking shark sighting for 2011 was recorded by scuba divers at Roskilly Beach, Newlyn, in Cornwall, on March 20, according to The Wildlife Trusts.
The Trust says reports of sightings usually start in May.
However, research has shown an observed shift in the distribution of sightings of basking sharks in recent years, which may also be due to the rising sea temperatures caused by climate change
#130
General discussion / Royal Wedding and gaaboard
April 12, 2011, 09:45:24 PM
Is there anyway we can mark this great occasion on here?
I was thinking:
1. Poetry competition.
2. No posting between 3pm-5pm.
3. Regaling us with our favourite stories about the Windsors
4. gaaboard 7s competitions with funds going to Corgi Society
5. Posting our favourite Royal pics
I really cannot wait. Great to see herself slimmed down a bit:
I was thinking:
1. Poetry competition.
2. No posting between 3pm-5pm.
3. Regaling us with our favourite stories about the Windsors
4. gaaboard 7s competitions with funds going to Corgi Society
5. Posting our favourite Royal pics
I really cannot wait. Great to see herself slimmed down a bit:
#131
GAA Discussion / Antrim v Derry
April 07, 2011, 10:41:46 PM
1. CHRIS KERR (ST.GALLS)
2. KEVIN O BOYLE (CARGIN)
3. RICKY JOHNSTON (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
4. MARTY JOHNSTON (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
5. TONY SCULLION (CARGIN)
6. CONOR MURRAY (LAMH DHEARG)
7. ANTO HEALY (ST. GALLS)
8. BRENDAN HERON (LAMH DHEARG)
9. AODHAN GALLAGHER (ST.GALLS)
10. TERRY O NEILL (ST.GALLS)
11.TOMAS MC CANN (CARGIN)
12. MARK SWEENEY (ST. BRIGIDS)
13. PADDY CUNNINGHAM (LAMH DHEARG)
14. KEVIN BRADY (MONEYGLASS)
15. BRIAN NEESON (ST.JOHNS)
16. SEAN O NEILL (DAVITTS)
17. COLIN BRADY (ST.GALLS)
18. SEAN BURKE (ST.GALLS)
19. MARK DOUGAN (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
20. AARON DOUGLAS (ST.JOHNS)
21. DARA EDWARDS (ST.BRIGIDS)
22. COLM FLEMING (ROSSA)
23. JAMES LAVERTY (CARGIN)
24. KEVIN MARRON (MONEYGLASS)
25. MARK MC ALEESE (PORTGLENONE)
26. PETER OWENS (ST.GALLS)
2. KEVIN O BOYLE (CARGIN)
3. RICKY JOHNSTON (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
4. MARTY JOHNSTON (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
5. TONY SCULLION (CARGIN)
6. CONOR MURRAY (LAMH DHEARG)
7. ANTO HEALY (ST. GALLS)
8. BRENDAN HERON (LAMH DHEARG)
9. AODHAN GALLAGHER (ST.GALLS)
10. TERRY O NEILL (ST.GALLS)
11.TOMAS MC CANN (CARGIN)
12. MARK SWEENEY (ST. BRIGIDS)
13. PADDY CUNNINGHAM (LAMH DHEARG)
14. KEVIN BRADY (MONEYGLASS)
15. BRIAN NEESON (ST.JOHNS)
16. SEAN O NEILL (DAVITTS)
17. COLIN BRADY (ST.GALLS)
18. SEAN BURKE (ST.GALLS)
19. MARK DOUGAN (KICKHAMS CREGGAN)
20. AARON DOUGLAS (ST.JOHNS)
21. DARA EDWARDS (ST.BRIGIDS)
22. COLM FLEMING (ROSSA)
23. JAMES LAVERTY (CARGIN)
24. KEVIN MARRON (MONEYGLASS)
25. MARK MC ALEESE (PORTGLENONE)
26. PETER OWENS (ST.GALLS)
#132
General discussion / Clap him or deck him?
April 07, 2011, 07:38:17 PM #133
GAA Discussion / Good luck to Meath's Cormac Reilly
March 15, 2011, 07:00:34 PM
The ref is often overlooked. No bunting outside his house beforehand. No welcome home.
You can do it.
You can do it.
#135
Hurling Discussion / How to market Hurling in the States.
January 16, 2011, 12:30:11 PM #136
General discussion / 2011
December 31, 2010, 10:05:51 PM
CRAIG'S PREDICTIONS 2011 (Spirit & Destiny Magazine)
Two Industrial explosions – one in Indian that is reminiscent of the Bhopal disaster in scale and another in China
In August, three UK soldiers win Victoria Crosses for daring night raid deep into Taliban stronghold.
Denial of Service attack on USA Banks by foreign country causes failures to Internet.
Tropical Island is evacuated due to volcanic eruption
Earthquake in California and the famous Hollywood sign is damaged.
Wild animal disease scare results in mass slaughter of livestock.
The Spring month will see angry demonstrations over wage and pension cuts
William and Kate Royal Wedding Plans announced.
In February the Beckhams reveal that are planning a divorce.
Liverpool win the FA cup
Anyone here want to try their luck?
I think:
Sex scandal in Sinn Fein
Ireland finish 4th in Eurovision
The apostrophe is abandoned
Cork retain All-Ireland
Two Industrial explosions – one in Indian that is reminiscent of the Bhopal disaster in scale and another in China
In August, three UK soldiers win Victoria Crosses for daring night raid deep into Taliban stronghold.
Denial of Service attack on USA Banks by foreign country causes failures to Internet.
Tropical Island is evacuated due to volcanic eruption
Earthquake in California and the famous Hollywood sign is damaged.
Wild animal disease scare results in mass slaughter of livestock.
The Spring month will see angry demonstrations over wage and pension cuts
William and Kate Royal Wedding Plans announced.
In February the Beckhams reveal that are planning a divorce.
Liverpool win the FA cup
Anyone here want to try their luck?
I think:
Sex scandal in Sinn Fein
Ireland finish 4th in Eurovision
The apostrophe is abandoned
Cork retain All-Ireland
#138
General discussion / Hangover honey.
December 24, 2010, 10:36:00 AM
Toast and honey 'best hangover cure'
Hair of the dog, a fry-up or drinking lots of caffeine are all popular cures for a Christmas hangover, but scientists have discovered an unusual addition to the list.
Instead of grabbing a cup of coffee and a plate of bacon and eggs, the best breakfast after a heavy night out could be toast with a large dollop of honey.
Dr John Emsley, of the Royal Society of Chemistry, says hangovers are caused when the body converts alcohol into the toxic chemical acetaldehyde.
"Only time cures a hangover, and generally the acetaldehyde will be gone by mid-morning or midday. You can speed recovery by taking in more fluids, but hair of the dog only works if it relieves alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which suggests you are becoming addicted.
"The best breakfast is toast and honey, which provides the body with the sodium, potassium and fructose it now needs."
Dr Emsley added that the best way to avoid a hangover in the first place is to have a glass of milk before you start drinking, stick to gin or vodka with a few soft drinks throughout the night, and then have a pint of water before you go to bed. And remember to stock up on honey
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20101224/tuk-toast-and-honey-best-hangover-cure-dba1618.html
Always forget the pint of water and have never tried the milk.
Hair of the dog, a fry-up or drinking lots of caffeine are all popular cures for a Christmas hangover, but scientists have discovered an unusual addition to the list.
Instead of grabbing a cup of coffee and a plate of bacon and eggs, the best breakfast after a heavy night out could be toast with a large dollop of honey.
Dr John Emsley, of the Royal Society of Chemistry, says hangovers are caused when the body converts alcohol into the toxic chemical acetaldehyde.
"Only time cures a hangover, and generally the acetaldehyde will be gone by mid-morning or midday. You can speed recovery by taking in more fluids, but hair of the dog only works if it relieves alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which suggests you are becoming addicted.
"The best breakfast is toast and honey, which provides the body with the sodium, potassium and fructose it now needs."
Dr Emsley added that the best way to avoid a hangover in the first place is to have a glass of milk before you start drinking, stick to gin or vodka with a few soft drinks throughout the night, and then have a pint of water before you go to bed. And remember to stock up on honey
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20101224/tuk-toast-and-honey-best-hangover-cure-dba1618.html
Always forget the pint of water and have never tried the milk.
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General discussion / Nigella Lawson
December 23, 2010, 10:22:07 PM
Has her programme become a must or is it just me?
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General discussion / COLD
December 01, 2010, 06:24:45 PM
It really is. The annual battle with the boiler has commenced early. Winning so far.
Must be cold for birds and other things that don't live in houses.
What's the lowest temp you've read? Think -6. Sure to be topped before weekend.
Must be cold for birds and other things that don't live in houses.
What's the lowest temp you've read? Think -6. Sure to be topped before weekend.