Shane Brophy
@brophshane.bsky.social
Sports Editor of the Nenagh Guardian newspaper, website and the TippCast podcast.
All views are my own.
All views are my own.
Really wish the Irish media would stop calling today what Trump wants to call it. You are only feeding the beast!
April 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Really wish the Irish media would stop calling today what Trump wants to call it. You are only feeding the beast!
That Trump is alienating so many former allies in a short space of time, it feels like it's building up to something big.
March 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
That Trump is alienating so many former allies in a short space of time, it feels like it's building up to something big.
Canadians are resourceful, they'll transition to non-American products.
US President Donald Trump has ordered 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on goods from China starting on Tuesday, risking a new trade war that economists say could slow global growth and reignite inflation
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
US President Donald Trump has ordered 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on goods from China starting on Tuesday, risking a new trade war that economists say could slow global growth ...
www.rte.ie
February 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Canadians are resourceful, they'll transition to non-American products.
Recalling the Dail won't get the electricity or water back quicker. All it will do is distract local represtatives who are working on it away from the media glare. Let them focus on the job at hand.
January 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Recalling the Dail won't get the electricity or water back quicker. All it will do is distract local represtatives who are working on it away from the media glare. Let them focus on the job at hand.
Amazed that for all the FRC Rule changes that the elimination of the handpassed point wasn't one of them #GaelicFootball
January 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amazed that for all the FRC Rule changes that the elimination of the handpassed point wasn't one of them #GaelicFootball
As close to perfection from Na Fianna in the first half.
January 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As close to perfection from Na Fianna in the first half.
He's moving on if the charges stick to Man City who are just ensuring they get a big fee for him.
Erling Haaland signs new Manchester City contract to 2034
Erling Haaland signs new Manchester City contract to 2034
* Nine-and-a-half-year deal is seven-year extension
* ‘Easy decision,’ says striker, who will be 34 at its end
Erling Haaland has signed a record new nine-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester City that ties him to the champions until 2034, with the…
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
He's moving on if the charges stick to Man City who are just ensuring they get a big fee for him.
The Munster game on RTE is being ruined by the commentator.
January 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Munster game on RTE is being ruined by the commentator.
Timing can matter in a season. Liverpool's rearranged game with Everton is more difficult now than it was last month.
David Moyes is set to be appointed as Everton boss for the second time, with talks progressing towards a deal being concluded imminently.
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January 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Timing can matter in a season. Liverpool's rearranged game with Everton is more difficult now than it was last month.
Looking at all the American Presidents and their wives at the Jimmy Carter funeral, all looks very uncomfortable bar Obama and Trump
January 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Looking at all the American Presidents and their wives at the Jimmy Carter funeral, all looks very uncomfortable bar Obama and Trump
Is there a country Trump hasn't economically threatened in his press conference!!!
January 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Is there a country Trump hasn't economically threatened in his press conference!!!
None of the Irish teams have been easy on the eye this season. Is it a shift towards playing more like the South African teams, less flash
December 28, 2024 at 8:29 PM
None of the Irish teams have been easy on the eye this season. Is it a shift towards playing more like the South African teams, less flash
I'm into day 4 of this flu. The worst I've ever experienced in terms of aches and lack of energy
#Flu, #RSV and #COVID19 are all on the increase in Ireland and flu is likely to peak over the Christmas holidays.
We've updated COVID-19, flu & RSV data in the Respiratory Virus Notification Data Hub.
Explore the hub at respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
We've updated COVID-19, flu & RSV data in the Respiratory Virus Notification Data Hub.
Explore the hub at respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
December 21, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I'm into day 4 of this flu. The worst I've ever experienced in terms of aches and lack of energy
Tottenham and Manchester United playing out as you expect.
Both sides are complete chaos
Both sides are complete chaos
December 19, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Tottenham and Manchester United playing out as you expect.
Both sides are complete chaos
Both sides are complete chaos
Surely they should be looking to have a government in place here before Trump takes over. Delaying the return of the Dail until after his inauguration is shortsighted #Ireland
December 18, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Surely they should be looking to have a government in place here before Trump takes over. Delaying the return of the Dail until after his inauguration is shortsighted #Ireland
Munster got what they deserved.
December 13, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Munster got what they deserved.
Has Munster v Castres ever been a good game of rugby?
December 13, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Has Munster v Castres ever been a good game of rugby?
Beginning to warm to the new Champions League format.
Man City and Real Madrid under pressure to make the knockout stage. They probably will but great to see the big teams made to battle
Man City and Real Madrid under pressure to make the knockout stage. They probably will but great to see the big teams made to battle
December 11, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Beginning to warm to the new Champions League format.
Man City and Real Madrid under pressure to make the knockout stage. They probably will but great to see the big teams made to battle
Man City and Real Madrid under pressure to make the knockout stage. They probably will but great to see the big teams made to battle
Jimmy Ratcliffe is another one of those Brexiteer bluffers
December 8, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Jimmy Ratcliffe is another one of those Brexiteer bluffers
Penny for the thoughts of the Syrian communities this morning in the likes of Borrisokane, Templemore, and around the country
Assad's downfall in #Syria has shaken Putin, likely hardening his stance on Ukraine.
● The three-year war in Ukraine has cost Russia its hold on Syria, a key Middle Eastern ally, further deepening Putin's reluctance to compromise amid growing challenges domestically and overseas.
● The three-year war in Ukraine has cost Russia its hold on Syria, a key Middle Eastern ally, further deepening Putin's reluctance to compromise amid growing challenges domestically and overseas.
December 8, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Penny for the thoughts of the Syrian communities this morning in the likes of Borrisokane, Templemore, and around the country
Reposted by Shane Brophy
Today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is OFF — postponed on safety grounds due to Storm Darragh. Story @david-ornstein.bsky.social @tacticspod.bsky.social #EFC #LFC #stormdarragh www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
Everton vs Liverpool called off on safety grounds
Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Everton and Liverpool has been called off due to safety concerns.
The decision follows mass disruption caused by Storm Darragh.
The decision to postpone the f...
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Today’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is OFF — postponed on safety grounds due to Storm Darragh. Story @david-ornstein.bsky.social @tacticspod.bsky.social #EFC #LFC #stormdarragh www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
In my near fifteen years living in Nenagh, we haven't lost power during a storm. It must have come close to it last night
December 7, 2024 at 8:16 AM
In my near fifteen years living in Nenagh, we haven't lost power during a storm. It must have come close to it last night
Both Tipperary Minor A and B Football finals plus the U21 B Football semi-final on Sunday all moved to Fethard Town Park.
What a massive benefit this place has been over the last two years.
What a massive benefit this place has been over the last two years.
December 6, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Both Tipperary Minor A and B Football finals plus the U21 B Football semi-final on Sunday all moved to Fethard Town Park.
What a massive benefit this place has been over the last two years.
What a massive benefit this place has been over the last two years.
The death has taken place of 1958 All Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper John O'Grady who penned the Culbaire column in the Tipperary Star for decades.
If you would like to view the Death Notice, visit rip.ie/death-notice...
If you would like to view the Death Notice, visit rip.ie/death-notice...
Death Notice of John O'Grady (Culbáire) (Thurles, Tipperary) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of John O'Grady (Culbáire) of Thurles, Tipperary Ireland, on 06/12/2024. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
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December 6, 2024 at 7:20 PM
The death has taken place of 1958 All Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper John O'Grady who penned the Culbaire column in the Tipperary Star for decades.
If you would like to view the Death Notice, visit rip.ie/death-notice...
If you would like to view the Death Notice, visit rip.ie/death-notice...
Tipp's National Football League fixtures
Sat, Jan 25 - Carlow (a) 6.00pm
Sat, Feb 1 - Longford (Semple) 5pm
Sat, Feb 15 - Waterford (Dungarvan) 6.30pm
Sat, Feb 22 - London (Semple) 5.00pm
Sat, Mar 1 - Limerick (Rathkeale) 6.30pm
Sat, Mar 15 - Wexford (a) 6.30pm
Sun, Mar 23 - Wicklow (Semple) 1.00pm
Sat, Jan 25 - Carlow (a) 6.00pm
Sat, Feb 1 - Longford (Semple) 5pm
Sat, Feb 15 - Waterford (Dungarvan) 6.30pm
Sat, Feb 22 - London (Semple) 5.00pm
Sat, Mar 1 - Limerick (Rathkeale) 6.30pm
Sat, Mar 15 - Wexford (a) 6.30pm
Sun, Mar 23 - Wicklow (Semple) 1.00pm
December 5, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Tipp's National Football League fixtures
Sat, Jan 25 - Carlow (a) 6.00pm
Sat, Feb 1 - Longford (Semple) 5pm
Sat, Feb 15 - Waterford (Dungarvan) 6.30pm
Sat, Feb 22 - London (Semple) 5.00pm
Sat, Mar 1 - Limerick (Rathkeale) 6.30pm
Sat, Mar 15 - Wexford (a) 6.30pm
Sun, Mar 23 - Wicklow (Semple) 1.00pm
Sat, Jan 25 - Carlow (a) 6.00pm
Sat, Feb 1 - Longford (Semple) 5pm
Sat, Feb 15 - Waterford (Dungarvan) 6.30pm
Sat, Feb 22 - London (Semple) 5.00pm
Sat, Mar 1 - Limerick (Rathkeale) 6.30pm
Sat, Mar 15 - Wexford (a) 6.30pm
Sun, Mar 23 - Wicklow (Semple) 1.00pm