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Ireland’s Wars: The Irish Brigade Of Spain

Posted on Aug 5, 2015 by NFB

Last week, I discussed the origins of the most famous foreign military unit of Irish immigrants in the 18th century, the French Irish Brigade, that first came into being in the aftermath of the War of the Two Kings, and then … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Barcelona (CPL Final)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by NFB

We will never beat Barcelona. They can be beaten. But not by us. Teams like Mourinho’s Inter and his Real Madrid (if they had been a bit luckier in some departments) are capable of it. They are not invincible. But … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Schalke, CPL Semi-Final, Second Leg

Posted on May 5, 2011 by NFB

It is immensely satisfying to see the cavalcade of doubters who emerged in the hour after the team was announced be forced to eat a large slice of humble pie. It was somewhat astonishing to see people bad mouth the team … Continue reading →

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Champions League Semi-Final Predictions

Posted on Apr 19, 2011 by NFB

I ended up getting three of the four Quarter-Finals right. Ironically, it was the one featuring my team that I miscalled. I overestimated the staying power of Chelsea in the later part of the season and the deadliness of their … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: Champions League Quarter Final Predictions

Posted on Mar 19, 2011 by NFB

Four of my last 16 predictions came true, so let’s see of I can keep this red hot 50% streak going into the quarter finals. Chelsea Vs Manchester United The big one I suppose. A replay of the ’08 final … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: Champions League Last 16 Predictions

Posted on Dec 21, 2010 by NFB

Since General Winter seems content to mess up my regular comments on Football (and create an inevitable fixture nightmare) lets take a look at the Champions League draw. Roma vs Shaktar Donetsk Roma have had a difficult time so far. Back to … Continue reading →

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