Patsy’s realisation of a dream

AMID all the recession and depression, bad weather and doom and gloom, would you like to hear some good news?
Tue, 01 Sep, 2009 - 01:00
Seán Kelly

A long time ago, when I began teaching in Dublin’s northside, I threw my lot in with local GAA club, Parnells.

Parnells are located in the Coolock/Artane area of Dublin and as I was teaching in Cromcastle Green in Kilmore West and living in Artane. It was convenient and practical to join them.

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