For Murdoch, sport is opiate of the masses

HAVE you ever heard The Football Association of Ireland described as the greatest organisation in the country? Me neither.

For Murdoch, sport is opiate of the masses
Sat, 05 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Michael Clifford
Mick Clifford

What about the Irish Rugby Football Union?

Sorry, no again. Like soccer, rugby is a terrific field game, but that doesn’t mean that the body which organises it is worthy of the highest accolade.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Chk Spelling of Manser(a?)gh Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North
A view of the Irish and American flags in Croke Park ahead of Sunday’s game 25/9/2025 Colin Sheridan: NFL is spectacle, invasion, conquest — and has no place in Croke Park
Colin Sheridan: Patrick Kielty's nod to Jimmy Kimmel rings hollow, thanks to RTÉ's hypocrisy S Colin Sheridan: Patrick Kielty's nod to Jimmy Kimmel rings hollow, thanks to RTÉ's hypocrisy
CourtsColumnistsPlace: MarsPlace: VenusPlace: IrelandPlace: Irish SeaPerson: MurdochPerson: Rupert MurdochPerson: Margaret ThatcherPerson: ThatcherPerson: KerryPerson: Martin McAleesePerson: Enda KennyOrganisation: Football Association of IrelandOrganisation: Irish Rugby Football UnionOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: Sky SportsOrganisation: Catholic ChurchOrganisation: BritishOrganisation: CorinthiansOrganisation: DublinOrganisation: Sky
<p>Death is the one transition, apart from birth, that we all go through, writes Sarah Harte. Picture: iStock</p>

Sarah Harte: Why are Irish people not culturally daunted by death?

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited