Coursing 2010/11 - The Road to Clonmel

Can’t believe ye haven’t sourced digs within walking distance of Mulcahy’s at this stage lads! Ye’re going there long enough. Taxis me bollix. :lol:

From an operational point of view, patrons should note that the Superbowl will not be taking place during Clonmel this year so the Sunday night can be used for sightseeing or playing cards in your hotel room and what not. I’m not sure about whether Sky Sport are showing some tw’pence ha’penny ‘Category 1’ competition from England on the Tuesday night. Hopefully.

Don’t worry, neither of the vehicles were actually taxis.

Although MADs 3am “lift” could easily have been mistaken for a taxi considering it had writing on the side and lights on the roof B)

Myself and Tournafulla Man gave that night roaming the outskirts of Clonmel looking for where we were staying. It was at least 6am when we got in and i believe it may even have been bright outside. It was a mad sort of night, we actually got seperated for a good hour or so on the walk and neither of us had credit. I thought i was going to have to sleep under a tree outside the GAA pitch until suddenly i found him again and we got a taxi. I’ll be staying as close as possible to Mulcahys this year…

Did any of the coursing crew go drinking in Lonergans in Clonmel last year?

Which is Lonergan’s, Mac? Normally drink in Mulcahy’s, Hearn’s, Chawke’s, the place beside Chawke’s and a few other joints I can’t remember the name of. One includes the joint where a certain leading slipper/trainer viciously spilled a pint over me.

I believe that was Morans, and he was well within his rights after the carry on of you.

Lonergans or londrinkins as the locals call it is on the main street. Think it closed earlier this year. Savage spot for the trad music

Sold to Bendan Keogh for £30k. Will go to slips in clomnel under the car of the Dunphy’s in Portlaw.

Remember Keogh bought Needham Time last year, from Matthews and Ian Rielly trained her to the Oaks final.

It’s a shame the straits Ian is in these days. A fella I’ve alot of time for.

Well able to train a dog and had a good few nice ones through his hands in the good times… If he was still around he would have the coursing Oaks fav as well now…

Who did Keogh buy? Gadget Girl?

This Keogh fella must be wealthy enough. Is he the fella who has track dogs as well with Rab McNair, such as Shaws Dilemma for one?

Former coursing club chief dies
Former chief executive of the Irish Coursing Club Jerry Desmond has died in Portugal.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr Desmond drowned yesterday. The department is providing consular assistance to Mr Desmond’s family.

A statement on the Irish Coursing Club wesbite reads: "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the tragic passing of Mr Jerry Desmond in Portugal on Friday November 5th.

“Jerry was CEO/Secretary of the Irish Coursing Club for over 20 years and only recently retired in October 2008. On behalf of the greyhound community, we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Cora, his children Abbie, Roisin, Billy, Ronan and all his family and friends. Our thoughts are with them at this sorrowful time.”

Mr Desmond was Irish Coursing Club chief for 20 years.

Tragic news, met Desmond a few times and he seemed an alright sort.

News is filtering through of another sensational win for Soundmanpaddy in Rathcormac today. An incredible dog. Details are sketchy at this moment but it looks like the Rathcormac Cup has been annexed.

Incredible scenes. Have we a reporter down there???

Ah, great scenes once again, this hound is fast becoming a lightning rod for all that is left positive within this once proud country… in fact I would label him the saviour of modern day Ireland…

I was supposed to rendezvous with the victory party in a local hostelry but unfortunately they never made it beyond Rathkeale due to intoxication.

:lol:

Point proven

Great stuff, well done to all involved. Please say we’ll see this hero run up Clonmel?

He’ll probably need a few more points to make the cut for Clonmel.