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Paul Rouse: The Saw Doctors unite rather than divide, in football and life

Down in Shinrone, The Waterboys were great – but The Saw Doctors were incredible. I’d never even heard of them before. They stole the night.

The Saw Doctors on stage in Tuam. Picture: Jacinta Fahy

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023 - 07:11

Paul Rouse

Paul Rouse is an historian, author, broadcaster… and former Offaly football boss. He specialises in sport and Irish culture.

The first time I saw The Saw Doctors was on 17 December 1988. They were playing support to The Waterboys in the hall in Shinrone, down in south Offaly.

I went down to it with one of my brothers, although I’m not sure how we got there. I’m not sure how we got home either. My brother has been no help in providing any clarification.

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