Changes on and off the GAA pitch

WHAT A wonderful weekend for sport. First, Ireland trounced the Tri-Nations champions in rugby.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

The next day, we were served up a thrilling feast of Gaelic football. Ireland has always punched above its weight in all sports. In an economic depression, success in sport lifts the national spirit.

I am old enough to remember when the Olympics were strictly amateur.

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