The Pint About It

Summer is over unfortunately. Welcome back from Spain, Maine, Cork, York, Hampton Beach, Onset Beach, Canobie Lake Park, Hopkinton State Park and other exotic locations.

I spent a week in Ireland during which I celebrated my mother's birthday and my own. I set out on Saturday night from Logan Airport and had a few jars at the airport bar thinking they might help me sleep on the plane. That plan went awry when I was seated beside a rather large, hostile lady. I dare not close my eyes as I tend to do strange things in my sleep and the consequences might have been severe.
My friend Mick picked me up at Shannon Airport and we went straight to my mother's for an Irish breakfast. Then it was off to Dublin to see my native Mayo play Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Semi-Final.
Unfortunately, Mayo bowed, once again, to the might of Kerry who will be playing this coming Sunday in the final. If they win it will be their 37th title, compared to Mayo's three. Kerry are the Yankees of Gaelic Football, and I remember one time a few years back, ranting out loud about how much I hate Kerry. My poor children, I discovered later, thought I was talking about their mother.

Here are a few highlights from the semi-final:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stILhkOW7T8

Even in defeat I had a great day out with my friends Mick, Tommy, Pat, and Seamus. Next day I suffered another ignominious defeat, my partner, Mick, and I were soundly beaten by Donat and Donie at Limerick Golf Club. The result was repeated two days later at Shannon Golf Club. Even though I won nothing I had a great time in the old sod.

Mickey Cassidy's annual Ryder Cup will take place Monday, September 26th at 9:30 am at Hopedale County Club - $70 per person ($80 with cart); followed by Prime Rib dinner at Mickey Cassidy's. To sign up or for more details call Mickey, 508-494-8825.

Good luck to the Medway High School football team at their home opener tonight v Milford High School. Join us after the game, for a pint and if you're hungry the kitchen is serving our full menu and our weekend specials which are; Prime Rib of Beef (King or Queen Cut); Cape Verde Fish and Chips; Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Pulled Pork Sandwich.

On Saturday, October 8th, at 8:00 pm, the Guinness Girls will be here and they will allow you to pull your own pint. Guinness is lovely, and the Guinness Girls are lovely too, so be here..

See you soon,

Mickey

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