Golf making most of web and social networking
I thought 3 made a brilliant job of promoting the Irish Open – using networks including facebook. However I think the opportunity to play a virtual round at Bethpage for the US open beats this. This is an example of the web adding significantly to the the user experience ie to the TV golf spectator [...]
Links golf in Ireland
Great piece about Links Golf in Ireland in today’s Irish Times by Philip Reid. Great to see role being played by John O’Connor – my fellow member of St. Anne’s Golf Club – a links on the Bull Island, 4 miles north of the city centre. Would also like to congratulate John on all the [...]
Spectacular sunday morning on St. Anne’s Links in Dublin
Easing back into the golf. Beautiful sunny morning on the Bull Island - playing St. Anne’s. 18 holes, great company and an unhealthybreakfast – great way to finish one week and start the next! Share on Facebook
Learning from ‘the coach’
Short talk by famous US coach, John Wooden. Wooden outlines his own philosophy around teaching and coaching. Makes it all seem simple and straightforward – and tells it as a good storyteller. In these days of personal coaches, goal setting, emotional intelligence, Seven Habits…this guy makes a lot of sense. Brought to my attention by [...]
Ireland – rugby champions of Europe!
What a drama – playing out the final game in the caulron that is the Arms Park. Ireland triumphed – just- over a brave, gallant Welsh team. As in all of the Irish games the two leaders – Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell led from the front. No other team they’ve met has had this calibre of leadership
Kilmacud Crokes – Football Champions of Ireland
On St. Patrick’s Day Kilmacud Crokes won the AIB All Ireland Club Final. Great day out for all associated with the Dublin Club. Had the privilege of being there with my family to witness and participate in a great day out for the the Stillorgan/ Kilmacud community. Many excellent writes ups of the match and [...]