True Blues.

I don't know where this phrase originated .I understand it to mean an unflinching loyalty to whatever or whoever you are are involved with.I prefer to think it was coined for supporters of the Dubs.but doubt it.
I take loyalty seriously.
The first thirty years of my life were spent as a ultra loyal member of St.Brigids GAA Club ,Blanchardstown,the next thirty as a fanatical supporter and worker for Dunderry GAA Club.
I cannot understand how anybody suckled in the ambiance of his /her Club can be disloyal or turn their back on that Club.
Certainly some people inveigle their way into GAA Clubs from time to time who ,beneath appearances of loyalty are really nasty bits of stuff and cause the Club harm by alienating far more loyal members by subterfuge .
That is why I rage when we fail to field teams in competition or when members with a track record of good service are given the bum's rush.
Anyhow we in Dunderry still produce the truest of blues,or more accurately back and whites .
Eamonn Kane ,a man whose antestors were steeped in the Gaelic game and what it stands for ,plied his football skills with Robinstown until their sad demise because of lack of players.
He straight away transferred his loyalty to the overarching Parish team Dunderry and his son Mark has fought his way into the starting fifteen for Sunday as far as I know.Certainly he has figured in most of the matches he was available for.
It is true to say that his Ma and Da haven't missed a match and are fierce proud of him.As well they should be.His sister Ashling is in Australia this while back but follows Dunderry avidly on Social Media.
Well his wife's sister Lorraine went of to Aus. to visit her niece a few weeks ago and intended to stay for a good holiday.
When Dunderry won the semi final she decided to cut her holiday short and come home for the Final.
Eamon went to Dublin Airport to collect her during the week.
When he was waiting he met Marty Garry at the same gate.Marty is playing all year too."And what brings you here "says Eamonn."I'M collecting T.J."said Marty."I thought T.J .had just flown back to Aus.after a holiday at home just a few weks ago"said Eamo."He has indeed ,but no way was he going to miss the Final on Sunday".
Well" Holy God" said Eamo as they all head towards home together.
"Hauld up Dad "said a female voice as the walked away and looking behind he sees  His daughter Aisling catching up.She wasn't due home for yonks.
Eamo is one happy man and Dunderry is one privileged Club.
By 3.30 next Sunday the Showgrounds will be choc a block with Dunderrians.And I know that those abroad who plied a their trades with us and love the green grass of home will be there in spirit .
My heart goes out to our Finn and Conor O Shea,who busted themselves on the field of play to get this far and who are unable to play because of injury,especially Finn who has laid it on the line for the Club for over 25 dedicated years.
Conor is young enough to recover and play for decades.Time is not on Finn's side.
The experts favour Colmcilles.I favoured Walterstown against Colmcilles in the semi after watching the first half and boy was I wrong.
We are fit and it is all on the day.We need every man to play to his potential.
With T.J.home I fully expect to see a streaker run from Flanagan's to Horans and Geraghty's  at midnight Sunday with a Dunderry flag wrapped around his.............head.
Come on Dundrry.