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Micko was a true icon of the game and his success with teams outside of his beloved Kerry is unmatched.
The suits in Croke Park really should have appointed him manager of the Compromise Rules Ireland team, Heffo got it ahead of him. Even in subsequent years he wasn't considered?

Be sure and remove the existing sealant around the tray and wipe the joint clean, use Trans 7 sealant if you want clear colour or you can get it a colour to match your tiles, white to match the tray?
It is more expensive than ordinary silicone but is well worth it as you'll only need one tube.

£120 ft2 would get you a basic specification, it all depends on your level of finish, sanitary ware, kitchen, tiling,doors etc.. Storey and a half works out slightly cheaper than single storey as you have rooms in the roof space, less roof area foundations etc.. White PVC windows are the cheapest option for windows, if you go for sliding sashes for example the price goes up significantly, same goes for the roof, concrete tiles are cheapest option, natural slate is way more expensive, there are thin edge tiles and other options in between.
A flat site is obviously cheaper to build on than a sloping site, ensure electricity is available nearby as it can be expensive if you have to take it a distance.

There aren't separate packages for football and hurling which is unfortunate, I was able to get a friend to take the hurling / camogie tickets paying half the cost of two seats.
Works very well for us, if we aren't using tickets for a game I put them on the ticket exchange, if they sell we get 50% of the sale price.
The seats aren't cheap, but it's a great day out on match day.

Take a look back on this thread, there were a number of companies recommended  for granite worktops and quartz. Not sure about spray / hand painting recommendations,

RRHF is correct, the contractor takes possession of the site and is responsible until it is completed and the house is handed over to you. Strictly speaking he controls who can enter the site throughout the contract period, as an employer you have responsibilities under the Health  & Safety Regulations but your architect will keep you right on this. An N1 form should be submitted to the H&S Executive in advance notifying them of the project. Very often contractors don't bother too much with the H&S paperwork for one off houses and the job gets done but you should be aware of your responsibilities in any event. The builder should prepare a H&S plan for the project which is a live document, risk assessments and method statements for each item of work should be added to it as the job progresses and as been suggested already, he should check his sub contractor's insurance prior to starting on site.
You or your architect should request a copy of your builder's insurance in advance, and if it is due renewal during the contact, ask for a copy at that time.

Internal painting for a 2800 ft2 house should be around 5k if the doors are pre-finished, add another £25 per door if they require painting too.

Try Lamont Stone for worktops and upstands, good professional outfit, quartz is a lot cheaper than granite, all depends on the budget. Best to let the boss choose!

When you get to the section that asks for flight details, leave it blank and move on as it allows you to do this. Also, although the site advises not to apply for a cert unless you are taking a foreign flight, ignore this too, in the Destination box, scroll down to Republic of Ireland and insert this if you are going South. The Cert should be available  within a couple of hours of completing the application, I had to apply twice to get mine, second time I had it within an hour.

Regarding the soakaway, much better if you can connect the storm water from gullies to the main storm line if one is available or in to a nearby stream / river.
If a public storm isn't available and soakaway or sump is the only option; you should locate it in an area on site that is suitable, depending on the amount of surface water to be drained and the type of ground, maybe consider a second sump for good measure lined with a membrane and filled with clean stone.
Main storm line is definitely the preferred option if available.

If you are going for an air tight house without trickle window vents and external wall fans in bathrooms, the least you need is a central ventilation system without heat recovery, cost  depending on the number of bathrooms and the size of the  house would be typically £2,500 - £3,000 for a 2,000 ft2 house.
Heat recovery can be added to this if required, personally I don't feel it's worth the extra cost, it is not needed for building control, ventilation is require however.

I'm not that well informed on latent defect insurance, if you provide a little more detail i'll try and assist.
Did you purchase the house in the North or in the south
Was there an insurance warranty provided and if so by whom and did it only cover latent defects
Is the developer that you purchased the property from still trading
Are there any defects apparent that need addressed, if there are have you approached the developer
Have you asked your solicitor what your options are

On ticket prices in the lower deck Cusack stand for finals only. I purchased two tickets for hurling and football finals only when they were first available, they were 1,600 for uncovered and 2,200 for covered for ten years and included replays, that may of been punts but I'm not sure. I went for the uncovered option which were good value. When they were up for renewal the price had increased to 5,000 euro for two,covered and uncovered were the same price, I asked to be moved to the 45m line and got them in the covered section too.
So tickets are costing 125 euro each and if there are replays the price obviously averages less. It is a good deal as generally tickets are easily available for any other game in the stadium

Got this from Croke Park :

This is a friendly reminder to let you know that the closing date to purchase tickets for Westlife live at Croke Park is this Friday, 16th November at 4pm.
There will be no extension to this closing date. As both concerts are sold out, additional tickets will not be available.
Premium tickets cost €99.50 per ticket.

Kingspan foil back insulation is the way to go if it is being fitted between the rafters ensuring it is cut neatly and a 25mm air gap left between the underside of the roofing felt and the insulation, also using an insulated plasterboard for the ceiling (25mm kingspan on 12.5mm plasterboard) really helps too.
I've only ever used spray foam for industrial buildings so unable to comment on it's use in a roofspace.