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What the AFL s pursuit of Cathal McShane says about the Irish who ll make it Down Under
Cathal McShane’s Tyrone begin their championship today. In a different life, he was an Irish export prototype in Oz. Maurice Brosnan By Maurice Brosnan Saturday 10 Jul 2021, 6:00 AM 10 hours ago 6,507 Views 1 Comment
WHAT COULD HAVE been for the AFL? In different circumstances, Conor McKenna and Cathal McShane would be Down Under helping with Essendon and Adelaide’s hunt for a spot in the top eight.
As it is, both outfits are likely to miss the cut while Tyrone’s duo will lead the forward line today as they begin their search for a first provincial title since 2017.
When you think St. Patrick s Day, you instantly think of the color green. Green clothing, green beer, green food; just green, green, green, everywhere green. But for some, orange is the color of choice to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland thanks to its strong ties to the day.
To understand why we have to go back roughly 1,600 years to when St. Patrick walked the earth during the fifth century. Long story short, St. Patrick was a missionary from Britain who claimed he was told by an angel to spread Christianity to the people of Ireland, according to History.com. This vision happened shortly after he returned to Britain following his kidnapping by Irish raiders at the age of 16 that found him living as a prisoner on the island for six years. Personally, I would have never wanted anything to do with Ireland ever again, but when a messenger of God comes calling, you take that call.
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Owen Roes committee and club members Aine Coyle, Sarah Jane Kelly, Paul Phillips, Fintan Coyle, Pat McNulty, Patsy McGonagle, Shane Kelly, Tony Kelly, Hugie Kelly, Johnny Kelly and Mark McGonagle pictured at the old St Josephs PS site which has been purchased by the club. DR07
GAA club give new lease of life to old school Posted: 10:00 am February 27, 2021
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A RURAL primary school which closed due to falling pupil numbers is set to get a new lease of life following a successful bid by the local GAA club.
St Joseph’s PS in Glenmornan has recently been acquired by Owen Roe O’Neill’s GAA club.
Members of the O’Neill Clan (anglicized from Ui Néill, “Néill” meaning “champion”) can trace their origins back to
Niall Noígíallach “of the Nine Hostages” (c. 361-452). Niall united all the provinces under his rule, using hostages as a way to get power and influence. He also was up for a spot of kidnapping and that’s how the Welsh lad with Roman parents – a lad whom we now know as St. Patrick – ended up in Ireland. Niall was known as the Irish Genghis Khan of his day; geneticists at Trinity College believe that he may have up to three million descendants worldwide! He is said to have had 18 sons with 10 different women and counted 59 grandsons in his male line alone.