Grounded Hurling by Icelandic Ash
Talking Balls Comments
No-one would have foreseen the potential impact of Icelandic Ash on Irish sport. It has proved itself to be particularly resilient and durable, bringing a series of high flying hurlers down to earth with a bump.
Yes, Anthony Daly’s Dublin squad found itself grounded due to Icelandic Ash, whereas in the past it would have been the likes of Laois or Wexford Ash that wreaked havoc on the dubs. But, under Daly the metropolitans are teak tough.
They were due to fly out to the training playground of the rich and famous and Joe Kernan’s favourite resort, La Manga club. Instead with Ryanair and the lads cooling their heels the Dubs headed instead for Breaffy House Hotel in Mayo.
Not to be outdone the Tipp squad, due to train in warm weather also somewhere in Spain, relocated to Mickey Harte’s favourite Irish retreat at Carton House.
Other GAA people FUBAR-ed by the freakish cloud of ash included Joe Kernan who flies from Dublin to Galway for training. He reportedly had to cover almost 1600 miles by car during the emergency period, God Help Him!
Reports from Iceland suggest the Volcano was stimulated into action by militant bankers aggrieved at British destabilisation of their national banks that led to the collapse of the Icelandic economy. That’s as opposed to the not very diligent wankers that destabilised the Irish Economy. Whether an eruption from NAMA could cause as much havoc as Eyjafjallajökull, we’ll wait and see. If it does, make sure you’re insured by Quinn.
