GAA lotto returns
March 22nd is the return date of our lottery. All tickets purchased before the cancellation of the lottery will be valid and will automatically go into the draw on the 22nd. We have your standard lotto tickets which can be purchased from some shops and promoters and there is also the online lottery. There is also the 3 tickets for a fiver deal.
INTERVIEW
I posted a few questions this week to Darragh Mulcahy. Darragh made his championship start at corner back against Ballygunner. He has played in the half forward line, halfback line and midfield. His vigour and robustness are his trademarks and the high attitude training up around Lisfinny is paying off.
Age: 22. Height: 5’8. Weight: 71Kg. Right or left handed? Right handed. Strong side: Right. Have you played college hurling? No. Favourite ground in the county who played on? Fraher Field. Favourite ground outside the county you’ve played on? Nowlan Park. Favourite hurler: TJ Reid. Favourite footballer: David Clifford. How would you improve hurling as a spectacle? Increase the number of points for a goal. How would you improve football as a spectacle? A move forward cannot go too far back, ie once pass other 45 cannot come back past midfield in a single move.
Play other sports: Not competitively but like a game of 5-aside or a round of golf. Are there many fellas from your primary school class still playing? I think it’s just myself and Darah Buckley? If no why not? Don’t know, suppose you would have to ask them. Favourite TV show? Take me out. Movie? Zoolander. Music? At the moment Juice World. Did you attend Tallow games as a child? Yes.
How has Covid affected you both positively and negatively? Positively - spent more time with my family. Have walked any sort of a mountain/ hill in the area. Negatively - limited the amount of people I see/talk to. Where do you hope to see yourself in ten years time both on and off the field? Don’t know, wouldn’t be one for thinking that far into the future, but hope to be still fit and playing. Best coach you’ve worked with? Denis Walsh. How did you feel when you transitioned to adult grade? I liked the organization and focus at trainings to improve and compete. Size of your hurley, make and cost of it? 33, O’Briens, €30. How many do you bring to a game? 3. How do you alter your hurley ie hoops, grips, varnish etc? Just one long grip, preferably green! Make of your helmet? Micro. Have you it long?. A long time, can’t remember when I changed it. Had many helmets? I think 2. Favourite position? Midfield or wingback. Favourite meal? Chicken burger and sweet potato fries. Would you prefer a game in the afternoon or evening? Evening. Best event you ever attended? Electric Picnic.
Any superstition when playing or going to a game? Just to make sure and eat 4 hours beforehand. What was the experience like playing games during a pandemic? Didn’t really notice while playing but having no dressing rooms takes away some of the pre and post-game hype about a match. How do you think the GAA handled games both for the club and intercounty? Good. Favourite position football? Wing forward. Have you broken bones got stitches from playing? Broke my arm twice playing underage. Would you have a favourite brand of boot? Would you alternate boots on dry and soft ground? Adidas, mainly use moulds but if it’s very wet use studs. What’s your flexibility like? Ok, it could be better. Have you scored in championship? Think I have one point to my name!
SEANFHOCAIL NA SEACHTAINE
“Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile” Takes one to know one. ‘Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine”
People are inter dependent. “Beatha teanga í a labhairt”
A language must be spoken to keep it alive.
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