Get Up for the Garryowen

Can you feel it? That frisson in the air? No, it’s not fucking Phil Collins! (Don’t be an idiot.) Kick off your high-heeled stud boots; it’s party time. SIX NATIONS OPENING WEEKEND! WOOHOO! The delectable anticipation, the raw hunger, the beautiful dream as yet undisturbed by some snot-nosed kids bringing your blissful reverie to a … Continue reading Get Up for the Garryowen

Autumn Internationals: Third Week

Being short of time as I’m travelling tomorrow, I have shamelessly stolen Deebee7‘s prognostications. But first, I’m sure we can all rejoice that Stuart McCloskey has kept his starting place on the Ireland team with Aki relegated to the bench. Your results for the weekend: Tonga v Uruguay: Tonga by 14 – Tonga are enjoying playing … Continue reading Autumn Internationals: Third Week

Autumn Internationals: Justice for the McCloskey One!

Ireland v South Africa With Bundee Aki in detention for being a bad boy and Robbie Henshaw pulling a hamstring in training, Stuart McCloskey is at last getting a start in a big game. Fellow Ulsterman Flying Robert Baloucoune also starts on the wing, with Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell on the bench. Springboks better … Continue reading Autumn Internationals: Justice for the McCloskey One!

Le Zoulou Blanc – the Not Johnny Clegg Story of Travel in Africa: Part III

Part I | Part II After a week of meetings, meals and general bonhomie in Yaoundé, it was time for the drive back to Douala. Mercifully, we didn’t fly and could experience the wonders of the rainforests and music all over again. As well as the increasingly oppressive security, with the elections less than a … Continue reading Le Zoulou Blanc – the Not Johnny Clegg Story of Travel in Africa: Part III

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