by Kathleen Mullane

Well there was great excitement in the build up to one of the biggest games in Limerick’s history over the past while as it was the main topic of conversation  with everyone you met . Are you going, will they win, are there tickets available, will they get the 4 in a row, the many questions that were being asked ? Traffic on the roads started early on Sunday morning as supporters made there way to the Capital. Others chose to stay at home some preferring to watch with friends and family in case the pressure in Croke Park got too much!!!

One wondered after the 1st half if Limerick could achieve their DREAM!!! Who could have doubted them as they came ALIVE in the 2 nd half. And there they were yet again victorious with the 4 in a row under their belts. The CATS who gave them a good game couldn’t topple the MIGHTY GREEN GIANTS. Scenes of extreme jubilation followed with supporters staying on to watch the spectacle as they received the Liam McCarthy Cup and didn’t they deserve it . It takes dedication, commitment, courage, fitness and being away from family  to get to this point and we all must remember that as we all enjoy the brilliant sunshine they have brought to our County and indeed Country. The game was watched worldwide all proud to be Irish. Here’s now to maybe 5 In A ROW.!!!!!!

The death occurred last week at UHK of Mary O Keeffe of Gortnagross and formerly of Castletownbere Cork at the great age of 93. Many paid their respects at Harnett’s Funeral Home Abbeyfeale on Friday evening. Burial followed concelebrated Requiem Mass on Saturday to Holy Cross Cemetery. Sincere sympathy goes to her son Joe and daughter Anne and extended family relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Terrible attack on an American visitor to Dublin last week .What’s gone wrong with our young people . And to film the attack; what sick people would do that. To quote Roy Curtis in the Sunday World this weekend, and I must say he always says it as it is,  our legal system seems more interested in prosecuting Gardai who pursue known and dangerous criminals, than nailing the known people of chaos and destruction. He said a hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland delivered in kicks, punches and a carnal desire to slaughter innocent visitors . A 14 year old is in for questioning.  I wonder what punishment he will get  along with those who filmed the attack . Maybe a pat on the back??

Thought For The Week—-

Those who never Fail are those who never Try.