Because at the end of the day its all about him. For every object his foundation has funded, not out of his own pocket, you will find a plaque with his name on it. âLook at how wonderful I amâ. If this was really a charitable gesture he could have done it with no promotion at all.
Not really. He pretends to be Irish to avoid paying his tax here. He also doesnât donate any of his own money because what he has now is the pot from a âfoundationâ to use in order to make himself look good. Many people donate more money and time as a percentage of what they have but get nothing like the coverage Lord McManus gets.
The forelock tuggers and souptakers are numerous in and around Limerick but Batt isnât one of them.
Every club in Wexford got their âŹ2,040 last night.
Of course there is a media driven campaign now questioning the GAAâs moral compass and how clubs shouldnât cash the billionaires check. Almost reminds me of the scene at the end of the devils Advocate where Keanu Reaves is faced with not advancing the cause of the devil played by Al Pacino by mating with Christabella.
Yes: THEY are copping some flak, but the FAI are fully entitled to accept Denis OâBrienâs offer to part-fund the salary of the new Irish team manager.