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I finally got to the cinema to see Dune 2. I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I think it was up a step from the first part. There are maybe some scenes that could be cut to shorten the film but I wouldnt change it. It's a cinematic spectacle at times.

I look forward to more in the franchise.

Typical Utd. Will more than likely come out like men possessed against the gunners at the weekend. 

I just cant see that backline and midfield matching up to Arsenal at the minute.

On the race for 4th.  Villa have 2 games left and I dont think that they win either of them (Liverpool H, Palace A). The hope is that Spurs go full on spursy.

Good season endings for both Chelsea and Newcastle

It is powerful stuff though

https://www.derrynow.com/news/derry-sport/1488963/swatragh-s-jude-mcatamney-joins-new-york-giants.html

Great news for this lad too.

Drunken louts can have loyalty too

The Armagh v Down game was as bad a game of county football as I can ever remember. There were of course flashes of brilliance but really they were few and far between. It's not even the 15 men behind the ball by both sides, it's the lack of desire and intensity to win the ball back from the opposition that really frustrates me. That little bit of quality off the bench seemed to tip it slightly in our favour. 2 great scores by the Cullyhanna men.

The referee completely bamboozled me with his calls throughout the match.

I see some posts about the Armagh crowd at the game. I arrived to Clones pretty late and went straight to the ground. I have to say it was noticeable the amount of really drunk young ones, and a large Garda presence. Not just a few pints, but in bad shape. I wondered was it because of the 5.15 on Saturday game but I'm probably deluded in that.

Were  there any incidents re: the buckfast gang?

Not that I witnessed. Nothing major.  I was in the Pat McGrane though and everything was pretty civilised in there. Last year we had a flare thrown down on top of us from the hill so it was bonus not to have that again.

Incidentally I saw one bottle of buckfast and a lad in a town top was holding it. He must have been minding it.

The Armagh v Down game was as bad a game of county football as I can ever remember. There were of course flashes of brilliance but really they were few and far between. It's not even the 15 men behind the ball by both sides, it's the lack of desire and intensity to win the ball back from the opposition that really frustrates me. That little bit of quality off the bench seemed to tip it slightly in our favour. 2 great scores by the Cullyhanna men.

The referee completely bamboozled me with his calls throughout the match.

I see some posts about the Armagh crowd at the game. I arrived to Clones pretty late and went straight to the ground. I have to say it was noticeable the amount of really drunk young ones, and a large Garda presence. Not just a few pints, but in bad shape. I wondered was it because of the 5.15 on Saturday game but I'm probably deluded in that.

Highlight of the match yesterday was young Conor Loyd from our club who played in the All Stars half time game! Grabbed the mic and walked off with it during the half time interviews! Very funny and well handled by the BBC team!

https://x.com/bbcsportni/status/1784586972054343937?s=46&t=Lxfigea4AyvSR2ixn0IP0Q

This is brilliant. The crowd was rightly entertained in Clones too with the lad who took a big interest in the band. He had his head in the tuba type instrument at one stage. Showing my lack of musical knowledge here.

Spurs certainly not on the beach yet.  They are well in the battle for 4th. They've games in hand albeit a couple of difficult ones.

If only Villa could hold on to 2 nil leads. I dont understand how anyone thinks Chelsea's 3rd should have stood. Are deliberate shoves in the back and no attempt to play the ball ok now?

A return to the squad for Rafferty and Shane

Andorra
Australia
Austria


Brunei - Not sure I can claim this as a 'visit' but I flew home from Australia for the AIF in 2010 and back via Brunei, spent 12 hours in Brunei airport, which would make Belfast International look like Times Square, a dry country too so no pints, that was a depressing layover!

Definitely counts. Stick a pin in that one

Staying in the north west end of Fuerteventura in a month. Anyone able to recommend any beaches or towns up that way?

I stayed in Corralejo twice. It's defo north anyway but the beach near the Riu Olivia hotel is massive. The town is grand too and has a bit of life about it.

Yeah just Austria for me out of that list too.

It's very hard to pick 3 from Queen as they have so many top class tunes.  I'd never skid a Queen song when it comes on in the car.

Bohemian Rhapsody is a masterpiece
Dont Stop Me Now
Crazy Little Thing Called love, as something a little different