Handsome scamp Dublin GAA star Bernard Brogan has been appointed President of the Federation of Irish Sport.
Brogan said at his appointment:
I am delighted to take up the challenge of being President of the Federation and look forward to working closely with the Federation and its members to further spread the message of the true value of sport to Ireland
Is he really suitable for this appointment?
Fair play though, in fairness.
Paraglider Théo de Blic takes to the skies above France kitted out with specially calibrated microphones to capture the dramatic sound of his parasail whipping through the air as an accompaniment to his acrobatics.
The action kicks off at 2:00 and, according to director Shams, is best experienced with a decent set of headphones.
In case you missed this yesterday (we did) here’s trials bike superstar Danny Macaskill returning to his native Isle of Skye for a spectacular and hair-raising trek along the ridge of An Cuiltheann.
Previously: Meanwhile, In Danny Macaskill’s Imagination
The RDS. [Dublin] last Friday evening at the Leinster V Cardiff stout sponsored Pro12 match.
Hugh Curran writes:
“Photo taken using the panorama feature on my HTC One M8…”
Needs more ghost.
Previously: The Hill Has Eyes
Is the merchandise at the Ryder Cup a rip-off? Well this hat costs £85. EIGHTY FIVE POUNDS pic.twitter.com/28r2ShCPSV
— Nathan Murphy (@nathanmurf) September 25, 2014
That’s like 17 of these.
They have their own money and everything.
Hugh Curran writes:
“Panoramic taken on HTC One M8 from the Davin Stand of Croke Park on All Ireland Final day..”.
*squints*
Thanks Hugh
Previously: Cá Bhfuil Wally
Laura Gaynor writes:
So Gearoid McDaid from Strandhill, Sligo has gotten through to the grand final of the U18 Eurojunior ’14. Finals are expected to run later this afternoon. watch him go for gold (live) here.
Here’s Gearoid in action last April.
UPDATE: Laura adds:
Gearoid finished 4th in his heat. It’s a great result for Ireland and the team came 5th overall.
Moville, Co Donegal.
Katie writes:
“Do you have any tickets to the Donegal match [All-Ireland football final] for Heather Norris (above left) and Straw Sam?! I’m sure they’d appreciate your help…”
Anyone?
Skateboarder Prescott Majette attempts a board slide down an asphalt hill, flips, falls, smashes his sunglasses and avoids catastrophic brain injury thanks to his lid.
There you go.
Wear protection kids.
@AnalysisGAA I hear Kilkenny will be tough to beat in the form they are in.
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) September 6, 2014
He’s far too handsome for hurling anyway.
Stick FIGHT!
