Carn Australia!

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So to Dublin and the International Rules Series where of course Australia kicked ass! After the first game of the series in Galway was won by the Irish, I think we were all expecting something a little bit closer but we absolutely dominated in the second half. For those who dont know exactly what International Rules entails, its a mix between gaelic football and afl. It has a net like in soccer and posts like afl. 1 point for a behind like afl, 3 points for over the net but between the middle points and 6 points for a goal. There were about 3 brawls in the first minute which was annoying in a way but entertaining. It was a bit of a shame that it wasnt a closer match as in the second half the stadium was very quiet and most of the irish left at 3 quarter time. Still had a blast tho.
Didnt see too much of Dublin, did a bit of shopping but mostly just sat in the pubs and had pints of Guinness. Never had Guiness before but I actually quite liked it. Apparently its rubbish everywhere else except Ireland.... So arrived Friday night, caught up with my flatmate Chris and some of his mates Saturday night and had a big one, went to the game on Sunday then flew home. Needless to say i am absolutely shattered today but it was worth it! Next I think Davina and I are going to do a few weekend road trips so i can see a bit of England and then im off to La Plagne in the French Alps for a week of skiing over christmas. Will be very sad not to be at home for christmas, but at least il be guaranteed a white one!

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