Mark May

@TommyMartinVM Well said!

Well done lads for keeping this topic on the agenda after debates about soccer calendar seemed to have gone quiet following the ill-fated FAI Pathways Plan. As someone coaching underage soccer in Dublin, what we are offering kids at the moment is not good enough. Aside from the elite few, the majority of grassroots clubs are dependent on grass pitches, usually public parks. So in a bad winter like this - which is not an outlier - pitches can be off for weeks upon weeks between November and March. Kids are getting the odd game here and there, if they are lucky, when an astro is available or the weather relents. Fixtures are issued every week and you feel like a dope going out to parents with details of games you know won't take place. In winters like this, the soccer season in Dublin amounts to a few games in September & October and then a rush of games in March - May. Then for the best months of weather in Ireland - nothing. The DDSL had a 'silent sideline' initiative last weekend - the irony being that the sidelines were silent due to mass postponements. This is not meant as a go at the FAI or, in this case, the DDSL. More to ask why we can't do better? - More government spending on municipal or multisport all-weather pitches, naturally. - Indoor futsal or small sided astro tournaments for the worst of the winter months. - Make the most of the better months by running juvenile season up till end of June and starting end of August as per school calendar (as Dublin GAA do). - Worried about numbers during the summer holiday season? Organise small sided tournaments. Most of all, ask what's in the kids interests, rather than managers and clubs who want to win trophies or political battles between administrative vested interests. Kids just want to play games.

Two one up and you leave the centre half 1v1 at the back 🧐

I was on a course so I know what I’m talking about… 😂

Ellen Walshe wins gold in the 200 fly. Brilliant come from behind swim.

Scoop... Got hold of the latest Heather Humphreys attack video youtube.com/watch?v=gsCTpR…

Every pass forward, direct and with purpose.

The fucking Beta Band are back 🤩🙌

Well now… WWE legend @WWESheamus rocked up at U10s training yesterday! He even hopped in goal (safe hands!) and was an absolute gent with the kids. Unreal session, smiles all round. Glasnevin FC offers big thanks to the Celtic Warrior himself! 🔴🟢⚽️ #COYGFC

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If I hear anything, I’ll let you know 😂

First time watching a golf tournament and has all the answers already 😂

@CiaranMcQuaid2 Nine times out of ten it’s just a yellow. But it’s right to be trying to stamp out these challenges. All teams are at it now. The idea it’s the worst decision ever is wild.

@Mayzer5 Correct it's a really nasty challenge

Rakes his shin before tripping him. Surprised so many people are appalled by this decision. Dangerous and cynical.

What a night that was… and from there

If they both survive it will be the first ever sacked in the morning sung by both teams aimed at their own managers, and probably will be the most entertaining part of the match

@dublinbusnews 41C towards Swords has just disappeared. Was ‘scheduled’ in Drumcondra at 16.37?

@b_gallagher2 Not about PR I didn't!🤣

@Mayzer5 Cheers Mark! You taught me well

This is great @b_gallagher2 👏👏rte.ie/news/2024/1128…

“Obviously I’m not educated in the laws in Dublin or Ireland” but that’s not going to stop me commenting on it 🙄 another cretin

One for the Fine Gael WhatsApp groups. Ivan Yates accuses the party of running scared in Leo's backyard! thesun.ie/news/14217839/…