Coach Mauro Eustaquio returns to his Portuguese roots on York United pre-season trip

Coach Mauro Eustaquio returns to his Portuguese roots on York United pre-season trip

Mauro Eustaquio went back to his roots for the first stage of York United FC’s training camp, taking the Canadian Premier League team to his hometown of Nazare, Portugal. “It’s a beautiful place,” said the York coach, whose younger brother is Canadian star midfielder Stephen Eustaquio. “It’s a little hidden gem, to be honest with you. And it’s home. So it’s a nice feeling.” Wanting his team to spend time in a place where the climate would permit…

Méabh returns to trad roots - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is one of Europe’s biggest music festivals and in her new book, Méabh Ní Fhuartháin explores its origins and early years. Musician Méabh who is Head of Irish Studies at the University of Galway tells JUDY MURPHY how researching and writing this book brought her back to her roots. “I love stories and I love listening to stories,” says Méabh Ní Fhuartháin, who also happens to  be able to tell a good yarn. One of Méabh’s o…