Pa Ranahan
“Do you hear that Mr Anderson? That is the sound of inevitability” A memorable line uttered by Agent Smith in “The Matrix”. Aimed at Keanu Reeves, but he could have…
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This is Major! The tag line for the Electric Ireland advertising campaign showcasing the GAA Minor Championships, which began last week. The montages brilliantly capture the various ‘rites of passage’…
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Niamh and myself went travelling in 2008. One of the best experiences was a trip to Fraser Island, a fairly remote spot off the east coast of Australia. Basically you…
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“The league table doesn’t lie” A point of view that’s often rolled out in sport. And when taken solely on results it’s a fair statement to make. You get what…
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“This is my house. I have to defend it!” A line uttered by eight year old Kevin McCallister in Home Alone, in anticipation of the arrival of burglars who planned…
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Our two smallies had their first swimming lesson last weekend and they loved it. The instructor was brilliant and chatting afterwards, he explained why he spent only a short amount…
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You don’t expect to see pictures of Tom Brady (New England Patriots), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) or Nicolas Otamendi (Man City) appear in front of you at a GAA…
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Before Mike Tyson gained notoriety for his ear bite of Evander Holyfield, or came to the attention of a newer audience in his cameos in The Hangover films, he was celebrated…
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Our eldest, Lucy, started primary school recently in a Gaelcholáiste. I’m far from being fluent in our native language but am trying to pick up a few bits as I…
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We’ve all heard that famous “Inches” speech from Tony D’Amato to his Miami Sharks team. Every play, every ball, every moment you put your body on the line would affect…
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