Parents are the driving force behind every sport, for every underage team a parent if not parents are the coaches, but they have so much more involvement and impact on the games we love than anyone gives them credit for. The other evening as I finished up an evening of coaching I watched a parent kick the rugby balls back to her son who was determined to be the best kicker … [Read more...] about The Parents of Sport
Archives for December 2022
I hope you buy a plant after reading this
Red spider lily I adore enclosed spaces that provide a home for plants. The sudden ambience and relaxation sinks in. Plants breathe life and colour into any dull room. Extra space? A place for a plant. Decorating? Think about a plant. Here are my reasons for why you should own a plant! Boost your mood during the fall and winter months Dark weather calls for a little … [Read more...] about I hope you buy a plant after reading this
Match Report: Ireland Vs Australia
Ireland 13 Australia 10 Photo by Ciarán Ó Flaithearta Ross Byrne shows composure to slot a late penalty seeing off a well-drilled Australian side in an all-around unconvincing win in Dublin. After 4 years the Wallabies faced Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in the final game of the Autumn Internationals with Mack Hansen facing his country of birth for the first … [Read more...] about Match Report: Ireland Vs Australia
The “Blonde” bombshell: should Marilyn Monroe’s legacy be simply laid to rest?
Blonde (2022) has become a heavily criticised film among contemporary admirers of Marilyn Monroe, and not without reason. Hitting number one on Netflix in Ireland, it is interesting to see how this film held up to expectations for its long-awaited release. Taking only 45 days to film after ten years of consideration, Andrew Dominik has successfully created a talking point with … [Read more...] about The “Blonde” bombshell: should Marilyn Monroe’s legacy be simply laid to rest?