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Dundalk overwhelm Bangor in All Ireland Final
by Roger Corbett
Bangor’s amazing run in the All Ireland Junior Cup came to an abrupt end when they were comprehensively beaten by Dundalk, eventually losing by 55-5.
Where do you start when trying to relate and absorb the events of Saturday’s final at Chambers Park? Firstly, congratulations to worthy winners Dundalk who nullified the Bangor attack, then went on to produce some stunning plays which racked up no less than 8 tries, each by a different player. For Bangor’s part, they were unable to respond to the intensity of Dundalk’s game, and lacked the cutting edge which their opponents used to great effect.
The day started full of promise, as the strong support from North Down made their way to Chambers Park in Portadown, knowing Bangor would be fielding their best team. Once again, the pundits had Bangor as the underdogs – just as they had done so in the previous three rounds! In confounding the experts earlier, Bangor produced some awesome performances against top quality opposition to get to the final. Dundalk had produced some convincing wins in the early rounds of the competition, but had struggled to get past CIYMS in the semi-final, just managing to squeeze ahead at the second time of asking. However, with a number of key players returning to the side in time for this game, they were now back at full strength and would be a formidable force to contend with.
Having won the toss, captain Jamie Clegg elected to play into the stiff wind in the first half. For the first 5 minutes, Bangor doggedly retained possession and tried to play their way into Dundalk’s half through a series of determined forward moves. However, little ground was made and, when possession was finally lost, the Dundalk back line produced a burst that simply cut through the Bangor defence resulting in an easy touch down under Bangor’s posts for a 7-0 lead.
Bangor stuck to their plan and slowly, but patiently, got their attack moving forward, eventually winning a penalty to the left of Dundalk’s posts, but Mark Widdowson’s kick into the wind drifted just wide of the mark.
The contrast in play between the two teams was becoming clear, with Bangor trying to keep the ball close while Dundalk were throwing it wide. The latter strategy was proving to be the more effective as, with 20 minutes gone, a quick back line move with players looping around resulted in an overlap on the right wing which gave a clear run in to again, score under the posts. A further 9 minutes later, they did it again and, although the Bangor defence had sensed the danger and moved across to cover it, their tackling let them down allowing Dundalk to get over in the right hand corner, taking their lead to 19-0.
By now, Bangor were trying to hang on until half time when they could regroup and come out with the wind at their backs. Dundalk, on the other hand were anxious to press home their advantage and give them a more comfortable lead. To Bangor’s credit, although camped on their own line for lengthy spells, they dug in and managed to hold on until the referee’s half time whistle.
As the teams reappeared from the dressing rooms, it was obvious Bangor were ringing the changes, particularly in the backs. With the wind advantage having lessened considerably, Bangor got the second half underway. It was now Dundalk’s turn to adopt the slow, steady approach, just as Bangor had done earlier. However, their more confident off-loading and support play was, once again, taking play deep into Bangor’s territory. Frustration at not being able to gain possession and take play out of their danger area eventually resulted in a yellow card for Clegg after a succession of penalties. Dundalk kicked the penalty to touch, won their lineout and drove for the line. Although initially held up by the Bangor defence, Dundalk’s repeated drives were eventually rewarded with another converted score, extending their lead to 26-0.
From the touchline, the Bangor faithful had felt that if their players had managed to score first in the second half, they may have been able to mount a fight-back and close the gap to their opponents. As it was, this Dundalk score simply bolstered their confidence and pushed Bangor deeper into trouble. With Bangor still a man down, Dundalk added to the score with a penalty and then another score in the corner. Everything was now working for the Leinster men, as even the difficult touchline conversion into the biting wind successfully split the posts, bringing the score to 36-0.
As the game entered the final quarter, and with Dundalk all but holding the cup, Bangor were now on the ropes. By contrast, the Dundalk players were in almost total control, and were not going to slow down now. In a 10 minute spell, they ran in a further 3 tries, making the scoreline 55-0. By now, any sense of dejection the Bangor supporters may have been feeling was now moved to feelings of sympathy for their players. However, pride was at stake and once again Bangor rallied as the game entered its final minutes. At last, the forwards got within striking distance of the Dundalk line and, although their repeated attacks were repelled, they finally managed to do what their opponents had done so effectively, and quickly passed the ball wide to Davy Charles. Even though they were 55 points ahead, the Dundalk defence made Charles work hard to drive through the tackles and score Bangor’s consolation try, bringing the final score to 55-5.
From Bangor’s point of view, the final score doesn’t tell the whole story of this competition. While the final may have resulted in a sad anti-climax for Bangor, the remarkable journey to get there will be remembered for some time. On the day, Dundalk were by far the better side, and Bangor would have to concede that their game was not up to the usual standard. However, there is no doubt the experience of competing at this level is something to relish and the goal now will be to secure a top four place in the league and try again next year.
Everybody at the club has nothing but the highest respect and praise for what has been achieved this year by not just the 1sts, but all the senior teams, and one poor result isn’t going to change that – the welcome at Upritchard Park for the returning players is testament to that. With that in mind, the players now need to put this disappointment behind them and provide the best possible response against a struggling Portadown side at home in the league next Saturday.
Bangor side: J Leary, A Jackson, P Whyte, F Black, G Irvine, R Latimer, J Clegg, C Stewart, R Armstrong, K Rosson, D Charles, M Aspley, M Weir, M Widdowson, C Morgan
Subs: S Irvine, O McIlmurray, D Kelly, M Rodgers, C Harper, D Fusco, M Thompson
Bangor scores: D Charles (1T)
Dundalk Storm To Title Dundalk 55 v Bangor 5 from KnockOn.ie
Dundalk Scorers: Christopher Scully, Owen McNally, Jonathan Williams, John Smyth, Ultan Murphy, Tiernan Gonnelly, James McConnon and Stephen Murphy 1 try each. Ultan Murphy 6 cons, 1 pen.
Bangor Scorers: David Charles 1 try.
In front of a big crowd at Chambers Park on Saturday afternoon Dundalk delivered a stunning and ruthless display to see off the challenge of Bangor and capture the All Ireland Junior Cup title for the very first time.
Three first half tries had them firmly in control at 19-0 ahead having played with the elements at the Portadown venue during the first half and while the wind dropped somewhat after half time the Dundalk intensity most certainly didn’t as they cut loose scoring five more tries.
Dundalk returned to a heroes welcome at their Mill Road clubhouse on Saturday night after a display of pure brilliance throughout the afternoon.
Precision, pace and skill from the Louth men from start to finish left Bangor playing second fiddle for long periods.
An ornate stone slab leading up to the temple. As I walked past it, I noticed a coin lying in the grooves cut into the stone. I instinctively went to grab, like I always do when I see money lying on the ground. Then I noticed another, and another, etc… I realized that this is a "wishing well", coins tossed there for good luck and answered prayers. Probably would have been bad form to start taking the money.
Amy and Steven shared the stage for the whole concert. Their voices and musical styles worked perfect together.
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Along the Combres Toltec train ride we encountered many spectators as the line met up with public roads. Bystanders were taking video, photos, waving or just watching the old steamer go by. The one spectator I could not have expected was this marmot perched on a rock about 10 feet off the rails. He just sat and watched as we went by. Everybody loves a train :-)
Happy weekend!
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An Afternoon with Dolores Huerta, iconic labor rights activist and Latina to Latina host, Alicia Menendez.
As I came into the top spire a gigantic vulture started hissing and gnashing at me. He flew out a window and perched atop one of the adjacent towers. He then proceeded to smite me from afar.
He has the hair flick down to a tee, only thing is he had no clue who Justin Bieber was untill i said he reminded me of him dressed like this so i showed him pics of Justin.
Most the pics he saw of justin were when he was doing the 'peace' sign but to us in England thats swearing with your fingers that way.So we had to explain to him that he couldnt do the 'peace' sign the way justin does, only if your in america lol
An Orange Mock Oyster Mushroom (Phyllotopsis nidulans) growing on the trunk of a standing dead tree in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas: stevecreek.com/orange-mock-oyster-mushroom-in-the-ouachit...
Yarrabah, Queensland, Australia.
Yarrabah is an independent Aboriginal community situated approximately 53 kilometres (33 mi) by road from Cairns CBD on Cape Grafton. It is much closer by direct-line distance but is separated from Cairns by the Murray Prior Range and an inlet of the Coral Sea. At the 2006 census, Yarrabah had a population of 2,371. The Yarrabah area was originally inhabited by the Gungganydji people.
History:
An Anglican Church missionary, Ernest Gribble, began to regularly visit an Aboriginal group who inhabited the Yarrabah area living a very traditional lifestyle. These visits by Gribble were to encourage the tribe to move to a mission settlement he was in the process of setting up. With the help of the tribes’ leader, Menmuny, the tribe moved to the mission now known as Yarrabah Community. The mission was settled in 1893. Over time, many people (including some South Sea Islanders) were relocated from homelands in the surrounding area to Yarrabah.
In 1957, the Yarrabah residents staged a strike to protest poor working conditions, inadequate food, health problems and harsh administration. The church expelled the ringleaders and many others left voluntarily, never to return. A few years later, the Government of Queensland assumed control of the mission.
In 1965, an advisory council was set up which allowed Aboriginals to give "advice" to the Department of Aborigines, but it had no actual power and the government continued to control all aspects of the people's lives. In 1979, several community members joined a union but were stood down.
Eventually, on 27 October 1986, the community received Deed of Grant in Trust land tenure, making it subject to the Community Services (Aborigines) Act 1984, which allowed for self-governing Aboriginal Community Councils with a range of powers and controls over the land. With the passage of reforms in 2005, the Council became an "Aboriginal Shire" and gained the authority of a legal local government.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarrabah,_Queensland
An immature Western Bluebird near Pagosa Springs, CO. About the same age as our last brood in Oklahoma.
The face of a Hornbill I met in Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.
Looks like a Palawan Hornbill
Below is a photo of another Hornbill at the Bird Park showing what the rest of this bird looks like.
Presiding over the central altar is an exceptional piece. It is the Christ of Salardú. An image of the Crucified Christ of about 60 cm. carved, placed on a wooden processional cross, polychrome, with Romanesque motifs on the platforms at its ends. Of special beauty are the thuriferous angel and the image of resurrection that are above and below the carving of Christ . 12th century
The church of San Andrés de Salardú (in Occitan glèisa de Sant Andrieu de Salardú) is in the transitional Romanesque style from the 12th and 13th centuries, located in the upper part of the municipality of Alto Arán in the Catalan region of Valle de Arán.
It houses the carving of the Christ of Salardú, one of the most representative works of Aranese Romanesque.
The side portal has five decorated archivolts that rest on columns and capitals. In the same wall you can see two arcades. The bell tower is octagonal and added from the 15th century, it is made up of two floors, attached to the south-west angle, it is very slender and has loopholes that give it a defensive character. The head is formed by three semicircular apses with corbels and crowned by a belfry bell tower.
Inside, the plan is basilica, rectangular, with three naves, the central one covered with a pointed vault, supported by pillars and the lateral ones, by quarter-circular vaults reinforced with transverse arches.
The famous Cristo de Salardú, a Romanesque carving from the 12th century, presides over the main altar, with recently restored frescoes. It is the work of the same author of the Christ of Mitgarán.
Salardú is the capital of the Alto Arán municipality located in the Arán Valley in the province of Lérida, autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.
It is located on the right bank of the Garonne River at the confluence with the Unhòla River, it is crossed by the regional road (C-28) that connects Viella and Medio Arán with Esterri de Aneu through the Bonaigua pass. The town of Salardú is located 4 kilometers from the Baqueira Beret ski resort.
Demography
The population consists of 679 registered inhabitants (2021). It is the largest population in the Municipality of Alto Arán.
Monuments and places of interest
Romanesque church of San Andrés de Salardú, from the 13th century
In an otherwise whiny sort of day.
We were all out of sorts today, but this pic lit me up! A sweet moment with a sweet little (big) guy.
GULF OF THAILAND (Jun. 8, 2013) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) in preparation for the amphibious phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise Thailand 2013. U.S. Navy ships participating in the exercise include the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), the amphibious dock landing ships USS Tortuga (LSD 46) with embarked U.S. Marine Corps landing force, diving and salvage vessel USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) with embarked Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)
28 Dec 1978, Manila, Philippines --- Boat people stranded on the ship "Tung-An", off the coast of Manila after an exodus from Vietnam. The 2700 Vietnamese refugees on board do not have the permission to disembark into the Philippines. Hungry, tired, and scared, living in unbearable conditions, the boat people must wait until a host country accepts them. --- Image by © JP Laffont/Sygma/Corbis
Have you hugged an elephant today?
This was taken in Ayuthya, Thailand.
This picture is for you Lilian and your Huggsies group
End of an Era - read the write up of the show by Nolions on Graffoto here and on Arrested Motion here . . . .
This origami jasmine flower starts from a regular pentagon. Two special folding techniques involved with this model are inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.
www.bloom4ever.com/flower-origami-jasmine.php under www.bloom4ever.com/howto-origami-flower.php