Spoken like a champion

I WISH to congratulate the gallant Cork hurling captain, Sean Óg Ó hAilpín for delivering his victory speech last Sunday in the cúpla focal.

Spoken like a champion
Thu, 30 Jun, 2005 - 01:00

It was the first such heartwarming address since Joe Connolly of Galway did likewise after accepting the Liam McCarthy Cup in the 1980s.

Maith thú a Sheáin - we’re now ready for the next address in Irish from you in Croke Park in September.

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