Articles tagged ‘GAA’
Irish Slang - Schmozzle
By Seán | June 11th, 2007 |
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Of all the countries in the world that commonly speak English, the Irish are known particularly for their deft command of the language.
What you may not know is that the language arrived on some strange shores when it crossed the Irish sea. While visitors may understand most everything that’s said (aside from a few extremely [...]
27 killed in Mayo hurling match
By Seán | May 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
In the world of the strange and bizarre: I’ve just been clued in to an article the illustrious Liam Horan wrote for the Irish Times back in March. Apparently, the officers of a new hurling club in County Mayo released a statement promising that the violence leading to the death of 27 hurlers in a [...]
Daily Dose - 20 Feb
By Seán | February 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
Polish President visits Ireland: Read here
Peter Hain: “What Bloody Sunday?” Read here
Ireland to draft Children’s Bill of Rights: Read here
Anyone care? Irish Eurovision song selected: Read [...]
Gaa gaa over the GAA
By Seán | February 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
It’s one of those quiet phenomenons that never register on a tourist’s radar: the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Consisting of hurling, football, handball and rounders, the Gaelic sports are played unprofessionally (that simply means the players are not paid) and bring out the most localised patriotic sentiments from Irish people. A real glimpse of Irish culture can [...]
Daily Dose - 2 Feb
By Seán | February 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
Who won €8.6m in Kilkenny?: Read here
Museum for Roscommon?: Read here
GAA kicks off in Croke Park: Read here
Snow Patrol wins big at Meteor Awards: Read here
Fewer [...]
Daily Dose - 2 Dec
By Seán | December 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
Irish green party demand radiation tests in Dublin: Read here
Adoption rights for unmarried Irish couples? Read here
82,000 disappear off NI electoral register: Read here
Irish motorcyclist injured [...]
Roscommon minors win historical GAA victory
By Seán | September 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Children, I have something to tell you: Saturday night Roscommon won the minor All-Ireland final in a mighty battle.
The last time it happened was 55 years ago.
Just imagine.
I happened to be privy to the Clann na nGael celebration. There was electricity in the air. In a joy that superceded age, children and adults screamed, applauded [...]
Daily Dose - 24 Sept
By Seán | September 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
Jehovah’s Witnesses to sue hospital for saving woman’s life:
Read here
Kerry/Roscommon minors match replay. And the winner is . . .
Read here
Ryder Cup. Notes from the K [...]
Daily Dose - 20 Sept
By Seán | September 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
Irish food board salivates over Ryder Cup:
Read here
Irish authorities issue warning to Irish in Thailand:
Read here
Limerick feud continues:
Read here
Paisley still insisting the IRA has not disarmed:
Read [...]
