Kilkenny's Christmas Incursion

14th Dec 2007

Kilkenny's Christmas Incursion
Tokey McCarthy

First it was the Danish cartoons, then it was a Teddy Bear called Muhammad and now the provocateurs have unveiled their new plan to gain world headlines by setting up a shop in Cork outrageously entitled 'Kilkenny'.

This is seen by Cork extremists as further provocation by the Cats in the lead up to the 2008 hurling league and championships, the latter in which Kilkenny are aiming for the illustrious three-in-a-row.

This is the new operation opened just a few weeks ago just around the corner from the Opera House on Lavitt's Quay

With disgraceful antics over selectors at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this is seen as rubbing salt in the growing wound that the County Board have opened on the mebs of Cork's dedicated and loyal hurlers and footballers.

While the new store, directly opposite Cork Opera House, is selling glassware from a range of counties it is the deliberate title of the store in Rebel heartland that is upsetting motorists and shoppers alike.

As we inspected the outside of the premises on your behalf several old ladies and some school children were clearly seen vomiting in distress. As their puke flowed around the quay and Emmet Place even the skateboarding Emo's looked a bit off colour.

Meanwhile a poll on our sports forum has indicated an overwhelming majority in favour of Cork GAA players' decision to go on strike if the County Board does not reverse its decision to remove the authority

Are you watching Cork County Board?

In yesterday's Evening Echo, star footballer Michael Shields revealed that his decision to sign an Aussie rules contract was compounded by the shenanigans and mickey-mousing of the County Board. Yeah, nice one lads.

PROC is now obliged to make it known to the county's players that a giant majority of our members are behind them. It looks like the County Board's policies are as britle as the contents of 'Kilkenny'.