August 25th, 2013 | Uncategorized
So the day has finally arrived to move to Galway and separate from our larger group after an amazing two weeks filled with amazing people and unique experiences. Our trip to Dublin started with the All Ireland Hurling semi-final match at the famous Croke Park. The atmosphere in the stadium among the 70,000 spectators was electric, and I later found out that none of the athletes out there get paid, but instead most of them have to pay to play…now that’s pure love of the game! We even got to play some hurling ourselves and I must admit I was quite good, except I don’t know how good I would be with catching a slither going 120 mph.
We then ran a two day camp in Dublin which was filled with some really dedicated players. They gave the campers an opportunity to ask us questions as a panel and we finished by giving a word of advice. I didn’t know which direction I wanted to go in but I talked about setting a goal and having a dream, because even if you never reach that end goal you will be sent on a journey that will open many doors and teach you a lot about yourself. Look at me, who knew my dream of playing division 1 basketball would lead me to having a pint in the smallest bar in the world or to be presenting a trophy to the winner of a horse race in Tipperary. I’ve decided to incorporate the word “brilliant” into my everyday vocabulary, so all I can say is these two weeks have been nothing short of brilliant.
