I’m a great fan of both sports, especially golf. In spite of the fact that it spoils a good walk and is associated with a pack of wankers who never leave the 19^th tee it is a great game requiring enormous amounts of skill.

 Skill is something that Arthur Sullivan writes with. What’s more there is great humanity and genuine love for sport. His posts aren’t strewn with clichés and are a joy to read.

 I don’t really want to “out” Arthur, but he is a Cavanman. His father is my good friend Tom Sullivan of Cavan’s County Library – sure he’s the spit of him!

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