Author Archives: Aaron McAllorum

Oh.

Damn you, RTÉ so-called Sport.

LOI TV livestream available for €7 here.

LOI preview: Dublin derby set to thrill 7,500 fans in Tallaght but points crucial (RTE)

Meanwhile…

Ah here.

‘sup?

This afternoon.

Via RTE:

From RTÉ Documentary On One, a new documentary series telling the life story of two time Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll, The People’s Horse will broadcast tonight on RTÉ 2FM as part of Game On and is available to binge on podcast now ahead of this Cheltenham Festival season.

The story of Tiger Roll is one of hope and success, of an unlikely champion and a horse who has captured the hearts of the nation.

Tiger’s story is that of the ultimate underdog. From his birth in March 2010, RTÉ Documentary on One follows the young Tiger Roll through each stage of his life and career. Broadcasting every weeknight as part of Game On on RTÉ2FM, this is the ultimate build up to Tiger Roll’s final race at Cheltenham on Wednesday March 16th.

At the age of 3, he was sold for £10,000 because he was considered a failure, his career nearly over before it ever began. That was until Michael O’Leary took a chance on buying him and trainer Gordon Elliott began to build his confidence; this series reveals his struggles and triumphs on and off the track telling the story of his journey into the world of jump racing.

Available to listen on RTÉ 2FM as part of Game On every weeknight from 6pm tonight.

Tiger Roll: The People’s Horse (RTE)

Caoimhín Kelleher in goal for Cork’s Ringmahon Rangers at under-16 level

Liverpool FC’s Cork-born goalie Caoimhín Kelleher.

A big hand.

Top pic: Larry Cummins

Tolka Park, Drumcondra, Dublin, home ground of Shelbourne F.C. 

This afternoon.

Via Independent.ie:

Bohemians will go it alone in a new Dalymount Park after Dublin City Council confirmed that Shelbourne want to withdraw from the plan for the two clubs to groundshare at the Phibsboro venue and for Bohs to purchase Tolka Park from the council…

Meanwhile..

…via Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council officials met with Shelbourne Football Club Board members today and a proposal submitted by the club to purchase Tolka Park Football Stadium from the City Council and redevelop it into a multi-sport stadium was discussed.

Dublin City Council has agreed in good faith to examine the proposal in detail and will reconvene meetings with the Board of Shelbourne FC when further detail has been provided, which is expected to be received from Shelbourne FC within the next two weeks. The City Council will then carry out its due diligence on the proposal.

Dublin City Council bought out the legal interests of various parties in both Dalymount and Tolka Park in 2016 as part of its strategic plan to develop a municipal stadium at Dalymount Park to ensure the viability of League of Ireland Football on the northside of Dublin.

Since acquiring both grounds, significant costs have been incurred by the City Council on an annual basis to ensure that both stadiums meet the required League of Ireland stadium certification.

The City Council is willing to examine the proposal. However, it would be based on a cost recovery model for expenditure incurred by the City Council and a firm commitment from Shelbourne FC that Tolka Park can be re-developed in a reasonable period and that adequate finance is in place. We understand that the proposals will have no financial implications for either the City Council or the State.

Anyone?

Shelbourne pull out of Dalymount deal with proposal to buy Tolka Park from DCC instead (Independent.ie)

Pic Wikipedia

This afternoon.

Swimming around for Irish sporting success?

Read on.

Ann Power writes:

Waterford City native Kathleen Macdonald (all pic) has amassed an impressive 10 Irish national records in just 18 months in freediving and she now celebrates a number 1 ranking in Ireland for both pool and depth and can hold her breath for 6 minutes and 12 seconds.

Freediving is a method of underwater diving in which the diver does not use breathing apparatus meaning the athletes must hold their breath until returning to the surface.

Kathy discovered her talent for freediving in the middle of the pandemic and since then she has been training and competing at an international level. In the middle of lockdown 1, Kathy’s mum, who lives in Greece had a relapse of cancer and Kathy flew there to support her.

Having previously done a one day course in the Philippines in 2015 Kathy reached out to ‘One Breath Freediving’ in Athens to see if she could join an outdoor covid-friendly sport to help her cope with all that was happening around her. It became apparent very quickly that this sport was everything that she needed.

…Despite having to return to Ireland due to work commitments where she works as a lawyer in a bank she continues to train in Dublin in the Markeveizc gym and pool when it was open amid lockdowns…

…She will be entering ‘The Big Blue’ competition in September in Greece where some of the top freedivers of the world will be competing. She is also planning to compete in ‘Vertical Blue’ which is held in July every year in the Bahamas and is the mecca of freediving competitions.

Six minutes and 12 seconds.

In fairness.

You can follow Kathy’s Freediving journey @huntertravel.

This morning.

Via RTÉ News:

The FAI and IFA will be part of a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028.

The five associations had initially commissioned a feasibility study to host the World Cup.

However, following an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs involved, the alliance has opted to focus on the Euros instead, with the FAI saying in a statement: “Hosting a UEFA Euro [championship] offers a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential of the benefits being realised sooner.

“It would be an honour and a privilege to collectively host UEFA Euro 2028 and to welcome all of Europe. It would also be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the true impact of hosting a world-class football tournament by driving positive change and leaving a lasting legacy across our communities.”

Fight!

Breaking FAI confirm joint bid with UK to host Euro 2028 (RTE)

From left: Stephen Kenny and Anthony Barry and Robbie Keane

Um.

Bring back, Robbie NOW.

*performs cartwheel-tumble-shoot movement*

FIGHT!

Anthony Barry?