Taking shot in the dark

To paraphrase one of their associate sponsors, the GAA have claimed they backed brave on Saturday.
Taking shot in the dark
Tue, 03 Oct, 2017 - 01:00
John fogarty
John Fogarty

It could turn out that they have only served to feed foolishness. The problem is nobody knows.

Lazy commentary would claim the changes to the hurling championship structure was solely a reactionary move to football’s Super 8.

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