Wimbledon and Me – from Tot, to Teen, to Adult Fan
You may have noticed I’ve been rather quiet on the Wimbledon front, this year. That’s because I’ve been holding my breath, watching and hoping more than ever! Of course, Andy Murray and Wimbledon did not disappoint. It has been the perfect tennis story. It makes me appreciate the fact that my Mum always sat down…
Springwatch, The French Open and Booksales
I try not to watch too much television, but with Springwatch airing all this week and the French Open Tennis Tournament taking place, I’m finding it hard to resist the remote and sofa combo! Springwatch is being shown in the afternoon as well as the evening this series, making it doubly difficult to concentrate on…
Irish Paralympic Pride and a Riveting Rivalry
The 2012 Paralympic Games have been the most dramatic and inspiring ever. Team Ireland has excelled with wins from fastest Paralympian ever: Jason Smyth and enduring distance runner Michael McKillop.
London 2012 Olympic Gold Compendium
I’m enthralled by the gold medal stories emerging from London 2012. As a massive tennis fan I was particularly thrilled to see Andy Murray exact his revenge on Roger Federer by putting him to the sword in an emphatic three set defeat.
Munster Final 2012: A Big Day for Waterford Hurling
Signs that the Munster Final 2012 is here: Our Waterford jerseys are no longer languishing at the bottom of the laundry basket. The grey skies are relentless. Newspapers are full of baffling statistics. Waterford fans are afraid to hope. It’s true that this year’s Munster final team is much improved since last year. Goal keeping…
Wimbledon 2012, The Men’s Final: The King v The Brave
Wimbledon 2012: The Men’s Final: And so it has come to this: Roger Federer the King of Centre Court versus Andy Murray, the brave Scotsman.
Wimbledon Men’s Singles 2012: The Top Four
Rackets at the ready! It’s that time of year when strawberries and cream taste good in the rain and tennis whites make a far better fashion statement than a little black dress.
Waterford v Clare 2012: The Build Up
This Sunday Waterford will face Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and sparks are sure to fly . . . Before I continue here is a very short guide to the Irish National game of hurling for my readers from other countries. If you’re Irish feel free to skip ahead unless you want to…
St Pats and the Grandslam Prayer
First Aid is not in my good books right now. Firstly, Saturday’s class caused me to miss Wales v Italy and a gorgeous sunny day (which could have been spent on a nature walk). Secondly, it’s too hard! I know I need to get my head down and revise but I am really quaking at…