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At a time when sponsors, the Powers that Be and indeed anyone who thinks they can get a bit of the Championship action (including ourselves) are falling over themselves to outdo each other in their coverage, Talking Balls is pleased to point you in the direction of the Ulster GAA microsite Land of the Giants.

Designed by a very talented team of GAA heads, the site really is the real deal. Complete with exclusive video material courtesy of Jerome Quinn and an off the wall look at things in Ulster by none other than our own Ger Manas, the site is a must for any self respecting GAA fan. In fact, it puts the GAA main site somewhat in the shade, but then we would be biased.

The inspiration for the Land of the Giants branding, which is used across the entire Ulster marketing campaign for this summer’s championship, are the ancient tales of Ulster. Stories of heroism, bravery, epic battles, notorious villains, the passion, the glory and the despair. The film shoot took place at the Giant’s Causeway, itself a world heritage site. The photoshoot attracted a throng of onlookers from nearby Bushmills, many of whom were keen to take part, never having seen a camera before.

Fair play once again to our friends in Ulster GAA who yet again have raised the bar. To boldly go where no provincial council has gone before, leading the way for the GAA.

Make sure you bookmark the Land of the Giants page. If for no other reason than to read the ravings of the lunatic Ger Manas and his ilk. Back in the days of Finn McCool and Cuchullain he would have been kept out in a barn with the a horse for the knackers yard, a few diseased pigs, a one legged rooster, a blind cat and a dog called Spillane. Nowadays that sort of thing is frowned upon, so we just about tolerate him.

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