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Dreaming Above 2000m
1August 26, 2015 by John Buckley
The apparent thinning of air whilst exerting. A mist is surrounding my eyes as water begins to fall. Gasping for …
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Marriage Referendum: A Letter
Leave a commentMay 16, 2015 by John Buckley
On the 15th of May one of my best friends asked me to speak at an event urging people to vote. I was like, “me”. I wasn’t sure what role I’d play in speak to a crowd on marriage, but then I realised, I’m just an ordinary citizen, a regular person. On the 22nd of May it’s the ordinary people who’ll decide on the how we value our fellow citizens. I wrote this letter to which I read out on the night on my call for a yes vote
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Ultra Trail Running: The First Attempt
Leave a commentJuly 20, 2014 by John Buckley
I didn’t really plan it, which probably breaks ultra trail running rule 101, but running 50km + is something that …
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More than the competition: top sport documentaries
Leave a commentJuly 15, 2014 by John Buckley
Sport is so much more than the physical, at it’s core is the deeply emotional, the desire to win, to …
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Trail, Rain and Shine: #irunbecause
7April 14, 2014 by John Buckley
I don’t remember my first run, specifically. But I think I was about 22/23, a late bloomer when it comes …
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“Carrowniskey’s Elvis”
Leave a commentApril 3, 2014 by John Buckley
A moment of passive entertainment while traveling on tracks, brought me to a place of nostalgia and flashbacks. “That’s Carrowniskey …
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The Man Drive: Why do I want to win? And not just take in?
Leave a commentFebruary 3, 2014 by John Buckley
“3 degrees” read the thermometer outside of a pub perched on an outlook, over Dublin City. The only warmth was …
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Back in the chair, sitting through the shit…
Leave a commentJanuary 15, 2014 by John Buckley
So, I’m back in the chair, didn’t think I’d be back, but I’m back and that’s where I am I …
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Just another Thursday: Alternatives to #ArthursDay
Leave a commentSeptember 25, 2013 by John Buckley
This Thursday does not belong to Diageo, it belongs to you So on Arthur’s Eve, I was thinking that it …
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Young Leaders Speech: JFK Leadership Forum 2013
Leave a commentJune 4, 2013 by John Buckley
It’s the 50th anniversary of JFK’s homecoming visit to Ireland, where he visited New Ross. Last Saturday, I was invited …
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