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General discussion / Anyone on here a Ginger?
September 09, 2009, 01:21:34 PM
This might be of interest.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8245290.stm
Personally not a ganger myself but have a thing for Redhead girls, you know the dark auburn types. Yummy.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8245290.stm
Personally not a ganger myself but have a thing for Redhead girls, you know the dark auburn types. Yummy.
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GAA Discussion / Gaels hit Spain's sunshine coast
January 25, 2007, 08:56:07 AM
Taken from BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/6296093.stm
By Paul Rocks
There are many things associated with Spain's Costa del Sol these days. Sun, sea and sand are a few of the more obvious but what about Gaelic football?
On a Saturday evening a group of grown men (some more grown than others) can be seen chasing a ball on a beach at La Cala.
The Costa Del Sol is better known for its beaches
But this is not like the Brazilians having a kick about on Copacabana beach in Rio. This is the weekly training session for the Costa Gaels football team.
They beat Madrid and Barcelona last year to lift the Spanish title and there are not many teams who can boast that.
The Gaels narrowly lost out at the European finals in Paris but the training has become more intense since then as they prepare for their stiffest task yet - the Paidi O'Se invitational tournament in Kerry next month.
Team captain Pat Conlon, who is originally from Armagh, said the Costa Gaels were not frightened of the opposition.
"We expect it to be tough. There will be club teams from all over Ireland but we have a good bunch of players now.
"It's a far cry from when I arrived on the Costa del Sol 19 years ago. There were only retirees living here at the time," he said.
The Costa Gaels squad
"In the past 10 years there has been a huge influx in young Irish people and families who are now making their home here."
Pat and his brother Philip are part of the strong contingent from Northern Ireland that makes up the core of the team.
Justin Parks, who had never played the game before moving to Spain, said it was a great way for him to get to know the expat community in Marbella.
"I'm a Protestant and I'd never played Gaelic before. I finished university in Belfast, came straight down to Spain and I got involved because I wanted to hang around with a few Irish lads.
"I liked the look of the game because it was fast and I could use my hands. I was never a great soccer player or a great rugby player but I was able to combine the two."
Team captain Pat Conlon celebrates winning the Spanish title last year
The Costa Gaels host a tournament in Marbella every October at the MPF elite football training complex, which is more used to having teams from Europe's top football leagues, including many from the Premiership.
Many famous faces from GAA in Ireland have turned out for the Spanish based outfit in recent years including Kerry legend Bomber Liston and Tyrone all-Ireland winning captain Peter Canavan.
They even had former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn make an appearance as a substitute.
The team are hoping to invite the Police Service of Northern Ireland to play in this year's tournament.
Justin said: "We have talked about it and things are getting better at home so although there may be logistical problems, it is something we are definitely considering."
By Paul Rocks
There are many things associated with Spain's Costa del Sol these days. Sun, sea and sand are a few of the more obvious but what about Gaelic football?
On a Saturday evening a group of grown men (some more grown than others) can be seen chasing a ball on a beach at La Cala.
The Costa Del Sol is better known for its beaches
But this is not like the Brazilians having a kick about on Copacabana beach in Rio. This is the weekly training session for the Costa Gaels football team.
They beat Madrid and Barcelona last year to lift the Spanish title and there are not many teams who can boast that.
The Gaels narrowly lost out at the European finals in Paris but the training has become more intense since then as they prepare for their stiffest task yet - the Paidi O'Se invitational tournament in Kerry next month.
Team captain Pat Conlon, who is originally from Armagh, said the Costa Gaels were not frightened of the opposition.
"We expect it to be tough. There will be club teams from all over Ireland but we have a good bunch of players now.
"It's a far cry from when I arrived on the Costa del Sol 19 years ago. There were only retirees living here at the time," he said.
The Costa Gaels squad
"In the past 10 years there has been a huge influx in young Irish people and families who are now making their home here."
Pat and his brother Philip are part of the strong contingent from Northern Ireland that makes up the core of the team.
Justin Parks, who had never played the game before moving to Spain, said it was a great way for him to get to know the expat community in Marbella.
"I'm a Protestant and I'd never played Gaelic before. I finished university in Belfast, came straight down to Spain and I got involved because I wanted to hang around with a few Irish lads.
"I liked the look of the game because it was fast and I could use my hands. I was never a great soccer player or a great rugby player but I was able to combine the two."
Team captain Pat Conlon celebrates winning the Spanish title last year
The Costa Gaels host a tournament in Marbella every October at the MPF elite football training complex, which is more used to having teams from Europe's top football leagues, including many from the Premiership.
Many famous faces from GAA in Ireland have turned out for the Spanish based outfit in recent years including Kerry legend Bomber Liston and Tyrone all-Ireland winning captain Peter Canavan.
They even had former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn make an appearance as a substitute.
The team are hoping to invite the Police Service of Northern Ireland to play in this year's tournament.
Justin said: "We have talked about it and things are getting better at home so although there may be logistical problems, it is something we are definitely considering."
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