IN the 1920s, German philosopher Eugen Herrigel visited Japan to study archery and zen under the renowned Master Awa Kenzô. What he discovered surprised him. Kenzô taught him that the point of archery was not to hit the target or defeat the opponent. The point was to become so deeply absorbed in the activity itself […]
Cahal Carvill: Cavanagh, social media mob and pitchforks at the ready
May 14, 2020
THE Douglas Murray book, “The Madness of the Crowds” should be required reading for all A-level students. The book examines gender, race and identity, and today’s society’s crusading desire to right perceived wrongs and to weaponise identity, both accelerated and cultivated by social and news media. In this part of the world, the weaponisation of […]
My GAA Life with Armagh’s Barry Shannon
May 10, 2020
Which teams did you represent? Forkhill, Dromintee, Abbey CBS, UUJ and Armagh. What is your current involvement with the GAA? Currently I’m still playing with my local club Forkhill in the Junior League in Armagh. In a coaching capacity, I look after many of the school teams in St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook. Advertisement What […]
Pauric Grimes: ‘Getting Fit to help the Front Line Fight’ initiative
May 9, 2020
This Friday myself and Conor, one of the other great coaches from The Edge, are taking part in a fund raising initiative supporting those working on the front line of the fight against Covid-19. “Getting Fit to help the Front Line Fight” is the brainchild of Killyclogher based trainer, Paddy McGrath. He’s done incredible work […]
Club Focus: Augher, St Macartans
May 9, 2020
Read the story of Augher St Macartans, a club who have been working hard off the field, as they try to grow on the field.
Bannigan: ‘Football not the biggest priority at this moment’
May 9, 2020
Monaghan footballer Michael Bannigan explains how he is dealing with lockdown.
Clubs doing their bit to combat the isolation of COVID-19
May 9, 2020
Clubs are doing their best to support the Health services during the crisis.
Cumann Chat: Rewarding ambition, funding imbalance and being a ‘dope’
May 8, 2020
Shooting outside the box LOCKDOWN has created some mental challenges for us. Time on our own has forced us to address some difficult issues. For me, one of those was watching archive footage of Tyrone winning three All-Ireland titles. I remember when there was no Sam in Tyrone. Perhaps the conclusion I should draw is […]
Ernesiders determined to push on and build on recent progress
May 8, 2020
Shaun Doherty explains how Fermanagh are changing their reputation.
Davis impressed by Red Hand lockdown application
May 7, 2020
TYRONE Strength and Conditioning coach Jonny Davis admits to being taken aback by the passion and dedication that the senior squad have for their sport – even during this prolonged lockdown spell. The former Ulster Rugby S&C coach joined the Red Hand set-up in the off-season but has found little difference in terms of attitude […]