Yesterday I spoke with a couple of very helpful men from Crumlin United in Dublin.
They weren’t surprised that a journalist was on the phone to them.
Their young goalkeeper had just made a, little bit of history.




Last week end Northern Ireland was treated to what some people believe should be viewed as being comparable to the Rio Carnival.
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Read ArticleYesterday I spoke with a couple of very helpful men from Crumlin United in Dublin.
They weren’t surprised that a journalist was on the phone to them.
Their young goalkeeper had just made a, little bit of history.
Last week end Northern Ireland was treated to what some people believe should be viewed as being comparable to the Rio Carnival.
One of the features of this current World Cup competition-now in its semi finals stage-has been the performance of the minor footballing powers. I am not referring to England, but to countries like the USA, Algeria and Paraguay.
A few weeks ago a hiking trip in the Highlands of Scotland was peppered with breathless phone calls from Dail Eireann.
Over the last two days the people on the island of Inishmaan have had no water supply.
It got me to thinking of my island neighbours.