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Irish Harness Racers In A Heap Of Trouble
Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:04 pm

Written by: Max Thompson

Drag racing is a visceral enterprise, one that's deep-rooted in the muscle cars of America. But this time, we're talking about a completely different kind of drag race. Apparently, a couple of Travellers (a traditionally noma... >>

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Harness Racing, Horses, Ireland, Performance, Sulky Racing
Best Of Irish Golf Not Always Most Famous: Sligo
Monday, October 17, 2011 8:20 pm

Written by: Bruce Selcraig

One of the occupational hazards of playing Ireland's world-class links is that you can become a bit jaded. Sit in the 19th hole of any famous Irish course long enough and you'll hear so many Yanks waxing about their conquests... >>

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Golf, Golf-NC, Ireland, Sligo
County Down Vs. Portrush: The Enduring Debate
Sunday, October 16, 2011 6:51 pm

Written by: Bruce Selcraig

In American golf there are more golf course rating debates than I care to consider. Shinnecock over National Golf Links? Cypress over Pebble? Century old shrines vs. Doak and Crenshaw masterpieces stuck in East Goobervill... >>

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Golf, Golf-NC, Ireland
Lessons Learned From Belfast To Belmullet
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:07 pm

Written by: Bruce Selcraig

I should know better, but on this trip to Ireland I scheduled nine courses in ten days. I'm a fool, but I've gotten to know people at various courses and I hate to be so close and not say hello. Next time, I'm doing no mo... >>

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Golf, Golf-NC, Ireland, PGA-NC
Calling On Ireland's Fascinating Mr. Ruddy
Thursday, October 6, 2011 8:23 pm

Written by: Bruce Selcraig

Day One of my Irish golf trip meant flying into Dublin this year, so with jet lag still foggin my noggin, I stopped into see one of the golf world's special people. Forty-five minutes south of the capital, between Arkl... >>

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Golf, Golf-NC, Ireland, Pat Ruddy, PGA-NC

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