CENTURIES OF EMIGRATION have left Ireland and Australia inextricably linked despite their geographical differences. Tomorrow, however, the two nations will be at war.
Not actual war, you understand, but sporty war. Yes, our best and brightest GAA and rugby players are going up against their counterparts in the two codes.
So, before the one off International Rules match throws in at 9.45 AM and the rugby Test kicks off at 4.30 PM, here’s a taster of some of the bragging rights that will be up for grabs.
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Enda Kenny v Tony Abbott
The battle of the ‘Prime Ministers’ could get a little sweaty.
Source: Fine Gael/ABC
Skippy…
v Fungi
Source: Imgur
Big W v Penneys
Source: Photocall
The Banshee…
Source: Wikipedia
v Bunyip
They’re both terrifying.
Source: Wikipedia
U2 V AC/DC
Source: Press Association
The battle of stupid hats that tourists love
Source: YouTube screengrab
Source: YouTube
Getting cheap Ryanair flights to Salou v Cheap Jetstar flights to Bali
Source: Press Association
The shocking headline head-to-head
Dinny v Alf
Source: YouTube screengrab
This classic Guinness ad…
Source: Vilmos Toth/YouTube
V this awesome Tooheys ad
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Who will prevail?
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Originally published Friday, 16.00