In praise of John Mullane - His passion as a commentator gives him a connection to the game

Listening to the match between Wexford and Kilkenny last weekend, it was an absolute pleasure to listen to John Mullane’s analysis and his general co-commentary on RTÉ radio, writes Paul Rouse.

In her brilliant novel Gilead — one of the best books written in this new millennium — Marilynne Robinson imagines that she is the Reverend John Ames writing a letter as he nears the end of his life to his young son.

The Reverend Ames has been given a TV by his congregation as a mark of respect, so that he can watch baseball, a game he adores.