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28 IRISH AMERICAN NEWS June 2008Sporting LogSean Og. O CeallachainManagers of present day GAA teams areunder fierce pressure to capture titles or trophieswhich will sit on the sideboard when the year isover. Every time a manager puts a team on thefield he is expected to field a winning team, andif not, he is in trouble. The position is worseat inter-county level, where the demands aregreater on managers. The successful team officialis the one who coaches the best players andhe is rewarded every time his players compete against topopposition. Recently John Maughan stepped down from hismanager’s job with Roscommon footballers simply becausea section of the team followers began to abuse him from thesidelines and throw bottles at him. The reason? Roscommonwere losing matches because the players were not putting inthe effort. That was just one example. Another reason wassome players did not turn up for training for frivolous reasons.Roscommon had a disastrous League run which ended up withthe county being demoted to a lower division. To be fair toJohn Maughan, he took on a very onerous job. Some of theolder players decided to call it a day and a number of youngplayers were added to the panel. It takes time and patienceto groom a team for the hard grind of inter-county football.Obviously a number of Roscommon followers were lookingfor instant success and when that wasn’t forthcoming theylaid the blame on the manager.Berating a manager from the sideline is no way to treata team official who is only doing his best with the talent athis disposal. When Maughan decided to step down he didso with great regret and a number of the players vented theiranger at the small band of supporters who had made JohnMaughan’s job untenable. It saddens me to see a great coachsuch as John Maughan, forced out of the position he enjoyedby individuals who should have known better. The RoscommonCounty Board engaged former star Paul Earley as temporarymanager until a new coach is appointed. It is never easy tocome up with an official who will satisfy everyone. Let’s hopeRoscommon will succeed in their quest and quickly. StandbyPaul Earley whose older brother, Dermot, played for Roscommonfor 15 years and later as manager, paid a warm tributeto John Maughan and his co-selectors Eamon McManus andGerry Fitzmaurice,Banned Dublin statistician Ray Boyne will be free to attendas many games as he likes during the course of his 16 weekssuspension. The GAA Central Competition Controls Committee(CCCC) made that clear when confirming that Boyne,who head-butted Monaghan’s Tommy Freeman at the recentDublin-Monaghan NFL match at Parnell Park, had indicatedthat he would not be appealing the ban. The suspension meansthat Boyne cannot have any roles with the Dublin team.Henry Coyle after his TKO of Ben Aragon in3rd round on May 9, 20088th Annual Irish Immigration Golf OpenChicago Irish Immigrant Support (a non-profit organizationproviding much needed support to Irish immigrants in Chicagoand beyond) is hosting their 8th annual Golf tournament on June16th at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club, 3 N441 Route 59in West Chicago (1/4 mile N. of North Ave. on Route 59). Firsttee will be at 9am with dinner and prizes awarded at 6pm.The entry fee is $100 per person, proceeds of which willhelp keep the center’s doors open. This year’s outing promisesto be an exciting event. Prizes will be awarded for lowest gross,lowest net, nearest the pin and longest drive. There will be a$10,000.00 prize for a hole in one at a designated par 3.To help support or attend this event irishoverhere@sbcglobal.net or call Fr. Michael Leonard, Director (773-677-5341).
June 2008 IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 29Ireland A Names Team for CupThe Ireland ‘A’ squad will again take part in the BarclaysChurchill Cup tournament which this year will takeplace in Canada and the USA.The squad will be coached by IRFU High PerformanceManager Allen Clarke, and he has selected a squad witha blend of youth and considerable experience, with eightsenior-capped players included.The squad will be managed by John McKibbin andthey will play three games during the tournament, kickingoff against the USA on Wednesday, June 11.Ireland ‘A’ Tournament ScheduleWednesday, June 11, 2008:USA v. Ireland ‘A’at Richardson Stadium, KingstonSaturday, June 14, 2008:Ireland ‘A’ v. England Saxonsat Fletchers Fields, TorontoSaturday, June 21, 2008:Barclays Churchill Cup finals dayat Toyota Park, ChicagoTickets for finals are going fast.For tickets and full information for the tournament,including players names, visit www.barclayschurchillcuprugby.com.Southside Revival for MS SlugfestRegistration is now open for the 8th Annual MSSlugfest. This day long softball tournament takes placebeginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 9th at Mt. GreenwoodPark (3724 W. 111th St. in Chicago) and will raisefunds to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis.Sixty four teams from all over the city and suburbs willcompete to see who can raise the most money—andscore the most runs. Money raised at the tournament willbenefit the programs, services and research supportedby the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater IllinoisChapter.In addition to the action on the field, MS Slugfest featuresa Home Run Derby, special guests, kids activities,drinks and food from Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs. Playersand spectators alike are welcome to join the movementagainst MS by joining in on the fun at MS Slugfest.To register or for more information about forming ateam or volunteering visit www.msslugfest.com or call1-800-FIGHT MS. (1-800-344-4867).MS Slugfest is a signature event of Multiple Solutions,the junior board and auxiliary group of the National MultipleSclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. www.multiple-solutions.org.Traditional Irish Pub & RestaurantFu l l Me n u-Irish Br e a k f a s t All Da y-Ev e r y d a y!Lu n c h 11- 4pm • Di n n e r 4-11pmLa t e n ig h t Chipper Me n u 11pm-1a mPl e n t y o f Pa r k in g in Ou r Lo t!3374 N Clark St Chicago(Clark & Roscoe) 773-248-3600www.johnnyohagans.comDaily 11am-2 am Saturday 9 am-3amSunday 9 am- 2 am•Call ForMUSIC SCHEDULE• Murphy’s Snug Bar downstairsavailable for Private PartiesIllinois Math & ScienceCurrach Team to IrelandThe Fourth Annual Irish International Currach Championships(IICC) will see Rob Gill and his IMSA rowers,who race their two 3-seater currachs on Fox River nearBatavia, attending the races in Ireland on August 9-10.Held on beautiful Carlingford Lough off the coastof Omeath, Co. Louth, the championships have beenorganized to coincide with the Omeath and Warren PointSummer Festivals. www.currach.orgIreland 2007/2008See Athlone & District Tourist Guidewebsite - www.acis.ieRESTAURANT/pubOWNERS:FERDYNAND & ANNA HEBALInvite you to enjoyThe RedApple Buffet!Czerwone JabtuszkoRESTAURANT & DELI’S3121-23 N. MILWAUKEE AVE.PH 773-588-5781FAX 773-588-39756474 N. MILWAUKEE AVE.PH 773-763-3407 FAX 773-763-3406Pr iv a t e Ro o m s Av a i l ab l e3511 N ClarkChicago773.935.6669Open 11 am to 2 amSat 11 am to 3 amLunch/DinnerIrish Brkfst all day!Voted BEST Irish Bar 2004 & 2005 citisearch.comWINNER! Best Comfort Food AwardAOL City Guide 2005 & 2006WINNER! Silver Platter Award 2004, ’05, ‘06 & ’07presented by Food Industry NewsZagot Guide Recommended 2004, ‘05, ‘06 & ‘07With or Without Great Buffet!New Sports Team - Windy City GaelsThe Windy City Gaels is a child-centered gaelic sportsorganization currently looking for children to join their newteam. All children of all heritages are welcome.Practices will initially take place at Taft High Schoolat Bryn Mawr and Nagle Ave. (just north of the Kennedy).Based on the location of interested players, additionalpractice fields will added. For more information call JerryKealy at 773-719-2847.McNamara’sFood & Drinks4328 W Irving Park Rd • ChicagoFull Service Dining,Outdoor Garden Area,and the only Wood Burning Grill inChicagoland!Available for Private PartiesIRISHBREAKFASTSAT & SUNtil 2pmLUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS DAILY!AUTHENTIC IRISH PUBServing Domestics and Importsand Guinness of Course!Mo n - Sa t 11 a m to 2 a mSu n d a y 10 a m to 2 a m(773) 725-1800 Bar(773) 736-1690 Fax“Chicago’s Best Kept Secret!”
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