Author Archives: Aaron McAllorum

This morning/afternoon.

O’Neill: ‘Collective leadership’ needed on masks at Croke Park (RTÉ)

Mask via Redbubble

Meanwhile…

Um.

This morning.

Via Iarnród Éireann

We are reminding those intending to travel to this weekend’s All-Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday, that advance booking for Intercity rail travel remains mandatory at present.

This is in order to manage the 75% of on-board capacity available for use under current public health measures.

While extra services have been added on Sunday for both Cork and Limerick supporters to and from Dublin Heuston, all scheduled and extra trains from both counties are completely SOLD OUT for Sunday morning, and returning after the match.  In addition, many services are now sold out on Saturday also.

Culchiegeddon, dude.

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Shay Connolly – Kellie, Queen of the Working Class

She grew up down by Sheriff Street before they tore it down
Played around in all the flats, she’s our Kelly Harrington
Wo-ah-ohhh
She’s our girl
Hakuna Matata
She’s the Pride of Ireland

All the way from Portland Row to the Gold in Tokyo
Slugged it out with all the best this girl put on a show
Kellie Harrington is her name as everyone will know
All the way from Portland Row to the Gold in Tokyo

When she was young she could hear the roar from Croke Parks mighty stands
But little did she know then she’d be queen of Ireland
Wo-ah-ohhh
She’s our girl
Hakuna Matata
She’s the Pride of Ireland

This warrior lass showed all her class and showered us with inspiration
She gave us hope through all the mess she’s the pride of our nation
Wo-ah-ohhh
She’s our girl
Hakuna Matata
She’s the Pride of Ireland

From orthodox to southpaw it doesn’t matter which
In a classy fight or in a brawl, she can make the switch
Wo-ah-ohhh
She’s our girl
Hakuna Matata
She’s the Pride of Ireland

Kellie has shown us all the way she is a super lass
She shown us we can rise above she’s the Queen Of The Working Class
Wo-ah-ohhh
She’s our girl
Hakuna Matata
She’s the Pride of Ireland

Tuesday: The Kellie Gang

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Republic of Ireland supporters in Poznan, Poland during Euro 2012

Boo.

Hiss.

This afternoon.

FIFA and UEFA have confirmed away supporters will not be permitted to attend upcoming international games, meaning no Republic of Ireland fans can travel to the World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Faro next month.

It also rules out away supporters in Dublin for the games against Azerbaijan and Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

The decision, due to Covid-19, applies to all visiting fans in UEFA Preliminary Competitions for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the September international window, as well as friendly matches next month.

Irish fans not allowed to attend World Cup 2022 qualifier in Portugal (RTÉ)

Pic via Twitter

Meanwhile…

Unless…

…you go disguised as a Portugal fan, combinado?

*taps nose*

From top: Gary Neville (left) and Roy Keane; Rajan Zed

This morning.

Further to Roy Keane blaming yoga for his “worst performance” during a podcast with football pundit Gary Neville…

…Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, states:

“Passing blame of one’s crummy performance to highly beneficial yoga is quite out of line as many scientific/academic/clinical/etc. studies have revealed the multiple benefits yoga provide.

“President Michael Higgins recently reportedly commented that he would like to see yoga taught to school children across Ireland. According to US National Institutes of Health; yoga may help one to feel more relaxed, be more flexible, improve posture, breathe deeply, and get rid of stress. A research study by Trinity College Dublin indicated: Meditative and pranayama practices result in attentional, emotional, and physiological enhancements.

“Keane needs to wake up and wholeheartedly re-incorporate highly beneficial yoga in his life. He was clearly doing a disservice to himself if not fully availing the valuable opportunities yoga provide.”

Namaste.

Small bow.

FIGHT!

Yesterday: Roy Keane admits worst Man Utd performance came after yoga session (Daily Star)

This evening.

Olympic boxers Kellie Harrington and Emmet Brennan on an open-top bus tour of Dublin’s North Inner City.

Earlier…

This afternoon.

Dublin Airport.

More as we get it.

Sam Boal/RollingNews

Earlier…

Earlier: Hang Up Your Brightest Colours

Pic via Niall Boylan

From left: Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar

Le gulp.

This morning/afternoon.

Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to sign with French club PSG on a free transfer.

Via Sports Illustrated:

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner will also join an attack that features one of the world’s preeminent rising stars in Kylian Mbappé, the 22-year-old French sensation who is entering the last year of his contract with the club and has been hesitant to sign a long-term extension.

It’s unclear whether Messi’s arrival makes it more difficult for Mbappé to do that from a club finances point of view, or whether it makes it a more attractive option for the player, to continue at the club while playing alongside the Argentine great. Neymar is already signed through 2025.

PSG, Lionel Messi Agree to Deal After His Shocking Barcelona Exit (Sports Illustrated)