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Has Andy Farrell picked the right team to play Scotland

So with Andy Farrell naming his first Ireland team, We have to ask has he picked the right team to play Scotland on Saturday?

My honest answer is no he hasn’t considering 13 of the side that started against Scotland start in the World Cup start here. Rory Best is retired, Rob Herring replaces him here and Caelan Dorris comes in to replace Peter O’Mahony who is on the bench. Personally, would like to see some other players get their opportunity to start.

John Cooney must wonder what he has to do to get into the team. He has put in some exceptional performances for Ulster this season. He is very unlucky. In saying that some may argue their is not much changing that can be done to the team. Stuart McCloskey is also unlucky not to start as is Chris Farrell. Max Deegan is another player that probably on form should be in the squad and starting this game.

Leinster’s Ronan Kelleher is on the bench but he probably should be starting as well ahead of Rob Herring. However, Kelleher has been out with an injury so this is probably why. The Ireland team in full for the game can be got here. 

Whatever we look at it though we need to give Andy Farrell time. He will have learned the trade from his time working with Joe Schmidt. He will know the players, he will know what will be required to beat Gregor Townsend’s side on Saturday.

Whether they will or not is another question but they should have to much firepower for a Scotland side that will be without Finn Russell.  Lets hope Andy Farrell and his team can deliver a big 80 minutes at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

 

Gaelic football Super 8’s predictions

Making predictions of the teams that will play Super 8’s in 2020 is easy to pick as

Dublin, Kerry, Donegal, Tyrone, Armagh, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Cork, Meath, Kildare & Monaghan are the only teams in with a realistic chance of playing Super 8 Football. Looking at what way the groups can line up for the Super 8’s can give you an idea of what you might expect to plan out come the end of July.

Group one Super 8’s predictions

The Connacht runner up will play either the Leinster runner up or the winner of a round 4 qualifier. The Connacht dra kept Galway and Mayo apart so these will likely meet in the final. I think Galway at present would beat Mayo. So Galway would be the winner in this instance, they would likely face Kildare, I expect Kildare to reach the Leinster final but lose to Dublin. A round 4 qualifier winner could be any side. The other fixture in the group will see Ulster winner which I think Tyrone will be in 2020 face the Munster runner up. I expect this to be Cork.  So Group 1 of the Super 8’s will likely be Mayo, Kildare, Tyrone and Cork or a round 4 winner. Furthermore,these games will likely be played on 11/12th of July.

Group Two Super 8’s predictions

Group 2 will see the Leinster provincial runner up face the Ulster runner up. Going on the Ulster draw for 2020 I expect Monaghan to be the runners up. This will mean Banty McEnaney’s men will likely face Dublin. They should win Leinster again. Also in Group 2 the Munster winner in this case I think will be Kerry will face the Connacht runner up. I expect this to be Mayo. So that will see a Kerry v Mayo in the first round. So Group 2 of the Super 8’s will likely be Monaghan, Dublin, Kerry and Mayo or a round 4 winner.

Group 1

Mayo, Kildare, Tyrone, Cork, or Round 4 winner

Group 2

Monaghan, Dublin, Kerry, Mayo or Round 4 winner.

Under 20 Rugby – Ireland v Scoland – Team news – Kick off 7:15pm Friday

Ireland U20s play Scotland at 7.15 pm on Friday night in Donnybrook, in their first home game of the U20 Six Nations Championship.

Head Coach Noel McNamara has named a 37-man Ireland Under-20 squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, with seven players from last year’s Grand Slam-winning panel included for the 2020 season.

Ulster Academy back row David McCann, who last season helped McNamara’s side to a memorable clean sweep of Six Nations victories, has been appointed captain ahead of the opening fixture against Scotland at Irish Independent Park on Friday, January 31 (kick-off 7.15pm, live on RTÉ2).

McCann, who has previously captained Ireland Under-19s, is joined in the squad by Munster Academy second row Thomas Ahern and the Leinster contingent of Thomas ClarksonBrian DeenyJohn McKeeCharlie Ward and Max O’Reilly, who are all involved at this age-grade for a second season.

McNamara and his assistant coaches, Kieran Campbell and Colm Tucker, are excited about the strength in depth and overall dynamic of this year’s group having had to make a number of difficult selection decisions.

Cork Constitution’s Jack Crowley has featured heavily for Munster ‘A’ this season and impressed against his native province during the annual challenge match over Christmas, with the out-half scoring 13 points off the tee in a six-try win.

Crowley is one of five Munster players in McNamara’s final panel alongside Ahern, Academy second row Eoin O’ConnorCian Hurley of Garryowen and UCC centre Harry O’Riordan.

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart was another standout performer in the game against Munster Development last month and leads a seven-player Ulster contingent, including Academy centre Hayden Hyde and winger Ethan McIlroy.

19-year-old McIlroy has already made his senior debut for Ulster having come off the bench during the northern province’s Guinness PRO14 defeat to Leinster at the RDS last month, while powerful number eight Joshua Dunne leads the Connacht contingent of four.

“It’s always a very exciting time for these young players when the Six Nations comes around,” McNamara said. “We have been working through the selection process since last year, which has culminated in today’s 37-man squad announcement.

“It was a tough selection and there are a number of players who are unlucky to miss out. It’s important to note at this stage that selection will be ongoing and players from outside this group will have further opportunities to impress throughout the season.”

Having enjoyed huge success in front of sold-out crowds at Irish Independent Park last year, the Cork venue will again play host to the Ireland Under-20 home games, and the visit of Scotland on the opening night is followed by a clash against Wales on Friday, February 7 (kick-off 7.15pm and tickets are available here).

After a down week, McNamara’s side are on the road to face England at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday, February 21 (kick-off 7.45pm) and then it’s back to Irish Independent Park in round four for a meeting with Italy on Friday, March 6 (kick-off 7.15pm and tickets are available here).

Ireland will conclude their campaign against France at the Stade Aime Giral in Perpignan on Friday, March 13 (kick-off 8pm).

On returning to Irish Independent Park, McNamara continued: “Everyone is hugely enthusiastic about getting back down to our home in Irish Independent Park in Cork. We we will have three tough games there this year against Scotland, Wales and Italy under lights on Friday nights. I have absolutely no doubt about the raucous reception that awaits our team and our opponents.”

Feargal O’Rourke, PwC Ireland Managing Partner, commented: “The development of talent, collaboration, team-work and the pursuit of excellence are core values of PwC, and are the hallmarks of this team. It is these shared values that have made our partnership with the IRFU so successful over the last 14 years.

“The team are excellent ambassadors for the country, for Irish Rugby and for PwC Ireland. We wish them the best of luck as they defend their Championship title, which they won in such style by clinching a Grand Slam in 2019.”

Tickets for the Ireland Under-20 home fixtures in Irish Independent Park are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.

Ireland Under-20 2020 Six Nations Squad:

Forwards (20):

Charlie Ward (Tullow RFC / Clontarf FC / Leinster)
Marcus Hannan (Clane RFC / Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster)
Harry Noonan (Greystones RFC / Old Wesley RFC / Leinster)
Tom Stewart (Belfast Royal Academy / Ballynahinch RFC / Ulster)
John McKee (Campbell College / Old Belvedere / Leinster)
Bobby Sheehan (Clongowes Wood College / UCD RFC / Leinster)
Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College / Dublin University FC / Leinster)
Ryan McMahon (Clongowes Wood College / Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster)
Brian Deeny (Wexford Wanderers / Clontarf FC / Leinster)
Eoin O’Connor (Waterpark RFC / Young Munster RFC / Munster)
Thomas Ahern (Waterpark RFC / Shannon RFC / Munster)
Joe McCarthy (Blackrock College / Dublin University FC / Leinster)
Alex Soroka (Belvedere College / Dublin University FC / Leinster)
Cian Prendergast (Newbridge College / UCD RFC / Leinster)
Cian Hurley (CBC Cork / Garryowen FC / Munster)
Sean O’Brien (Blackrock College / UCD RFC / Leinster)
Mark Hernan (St Michael’s College / Lansdowne FC / Leinster)
Anthony Ryan (Clongowes Wood College / Dublin University FC / Leinster)
David McCann (RBAI / Banbridge RFC / Ulster)
Joshua Dunne (Denstone College / Galwegians RFC / Connacht).

Backs (17):

Lewis Finlay (Down High School / Malone RFC / Ulster)
Ben Murphy (Presentation College Bray / Clontarf FC / Leinster)
Conor McKee (Sullivan Upper School / Queens RFC / Ulster)
Jack Crowley (Bandon RFC / Cork Constitution FC / Munster)
Cathal Forde (Coláiste Iognáid / Corinthians RFC / Connacht)
Tim Corkery (Kilkenny RFC / Lansdowne FC / Leinster)
Andrew Smith (St Michael’s College / Clontarf FC / Leinster)
Niall Comerford (Blackrock College / UCD RFC / Leinster)
Ethan McIlroy (Methody College / Queens RFC / Ulster)
Diarmuid Kilgallen (Cistercian College Roscrea / Galwegians RFC / Connacht)
Hayden Hyde (Cranleigh School / Ballynahinch RFC / Ulster)
Ben Moxham (Ballymena RFC / Ballymena RFC / Ulster)
Harry O’Riordan (CBC Cork / UCC RFC / Munster)
Luis Faria (Newpark Comprehensive / Dublin University FC / Leinster)
Dan Kelly (Kirkham Grammar / Loughborogh University / IQ Rugby)
Oran McNulty (Millfield School / Corinthians RFC / Connacht)
Max O’Reilly (St Gerard’s / Dublin University FC / Leinster).

Ireland Under-20 2020 Six Nations Fixtures:

  • Ireland v Scotland, Irish Independent Park, Friday, January 31 (7.15pm, RTÉ2)
  • Ireland v Wales, Irish Independent Park, Friday, February 7 (7.15pm, RTÉ2)
  • England v Ireland, Franklin’s Gardens, Friday, February 21 (7.45pm, Sky Sports)
  • Ireland v Italy, Irish Independent Park, Friday, March 6 (7.15pm, RTÉ2)
  • France v Ireland, Stade Aime Giral, Friday, March 13 (8pm).

Amazing weekend’s racing ahead at Dublin Racing Festival

It’s going to be a great weekend of racing at Leopardstown at the Dublin racing festival with stars like Kemboy, Delta Work, Honeysuckle, Min, A Plus Tard and Notebook running.

Kemboy & Delta Work, trained by Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott respectively head the 10 acceptors for Sunday’s Irish Gold Cup, the richest prize of the two-days.

Also remaining on the Mullins will also be looking to register a win in the race with Bellshill, last year’s winner, and Cadmuim. La Bague Au Roi, trained by Warren Greatrex, stands her ground as do Sizing John, the winner in 2017, and Jett, both trained by Jessica Harrington.

The Pat Kelly-trained Presenting Percy, Henry De Bromhead’s Chris’s Dream and Anibale Fly, trained by Tony Martin, are also likely to take their chance.

Eleven horses have stood their ground for the Grade 1 PCI Irish Champion Hurdle on Saturday, with De Bromhead’s Honeysuckle the banker of the meeting according to this website, she is putting her unbeaten record on the line in a cracking renewal of the race that is likely to see her face the Mullins-trained Sharjah and Klassical Dream.

Previous winners Supasundae and Petit Mouchoir are still in the mix for Jessica Harrington and Henry De Bromhead as are Gavin Cromwell’s Darver Star and the British raider Monsieur Lecoq, trained by Jane Williams.

The first of the eight Grade 1s over the two days is the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors ‘€50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff’ Novice Hurdle. Taken out of the PCI Irish Champion Hurdle, Gordon Elliott’s Envoi Allen has been entered for both novice hurdles. Paul Nolan’s Grade 2 winner Latest Exhibition is among the 18 remaining here and his opposition could well include Gordon Elliott’s Fury Road, the Martin Brassil-trained Longhouse Poet and Joseph O’Brien’s Anything Will Do. A strong entry from the Willie Mullins yard includes Elixir D’ainay, Asterion Forlonge and Janidil.

Eight horses go forward for the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Dublin Chase including Min which is bidding to win the race for the third successive year. He figures in a super strong Willie Mullins quartet that is made up of Chacun Pour Soi, Duc Des Genievres and Cilaos Emery. A Plus Tard, which added his Cheltenham Festival success with a thrilling win at the top level at Leopardstown at Christmas and last year’s runner-up Ordinary World and Ornua could yet represent Henry De Bromhead while Castlegrace Paddy, trained by Pat Fahy, also stands his ground.

The Henry De Bromhead-trained Notebook heads the nine horses remaining in the Grade 1 ERSG Arkle Novice Chase. Unbeaten in three starts over fences, he could again clash with the Joseph O’Brien-trained Fakir D’oudairies in the race where Willie Mullins could be represented by the impressive Naas winners Cash Back and Bapaume. Melon could also play a part for the champion trainer.

The first of the Grade 1 races on Sunday is the Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenile Hurdle and the 10 horses are headed by Henry De Bromhead’s exciting dual winner Aspire Tower which is likely to bid for a second Leopardstown success after his runaway victory in the Grade 2 Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle at Christmas. Joseph O’Brien has in left both Cerberus and A Wave Of The Sea with Gavin Cromwell’s Wolf Prince another likely fancy.

Grade 1 winners Abacadabras and Envoi Allen stand out among the 15 entries for the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle. Their trainer Gordon Elliott could also be represented by Easywork and Conflated while Willie Mullins has left five in the race including Asterion Forlonge and Saint Roi.

Battleoverdoyen and the veteran Faugheen lead the way for Elliott and Mullins respectively in the Grade 1 Flogas Novice Chase in which 12 horses remain. Melon and Laurina are also among those going forward for this as is their Closutton stable companion Easy Game. Joseph O’Brien also has the race as a weekend option here for Fakir D’oudairies.

Tim Husbands, CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse, said, “The latest entries have really got us excited for the weekend for the undeniable quality that we’re going to see over the two days. All the preparations have been made and now we just cant wait until the off on Saturday!”

Ireland Rugby team to play Scotland – Kick off 4:45pm

Andy Farrell has named his Ireland rugby team to play Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Kick off 4:45pm.

It seems this is just a follow on from Joe Schmidt with Sexton and Murray in the team with many of the players that started the embarrassing defeat to New Zealand are still playing.  Amazingly 13 of the team that played against Scotland in the world cup start on Saturday. Only O’Mahony and the retired Best don’t start.

Murray has not been at his high standards for nearly two years and with John Cooney the best player in Pro14 it’s a real pity Farrell didn’t have the ambition to start the Ulster player.

Johnny Sexton has been out with an injured knee for nearly two months but comes straight into the team ahead of the in-form Ross Byrne. Sexton the new Ireland captain would really have wanted to play and Farrell is lucky that Ireland is playing a very poor Scotland team at the weekend so even Sexton at 60% Ireland will still win easily.

 

Betting

Its Ireland – 13 with most bookmakers, so expect Ireland to win by at least 14pts. You can use Unibet code and maybe place a bet on Conway to score the first try at 12/1.

Ireland Team & Replacements (v Scotland, Guinness Six Nations Championship, Aviva Stadium, Saturday 1st February 2020, KO 16.45)

15. Jordan Larmour (St Mary’s College/Leinster) 21 caps
14. Andrew Conway (Garryowen/Munster) 18 caps
13. Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster) 28 caps
12. Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht) 23 caps
11. Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster) 25 caps
10. Jonathan Sexton (St Marys College/Leinster) 88 caps Captain
9. Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster) 78 caps

1. Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster) 95 caps
2. Rob Herring (Ballynahinch/Ulster) 8 caps
3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster) 41 caps
4. Iain Henderson (Queens University/Ulster) 53 caps
5. James Ryan (UCD/Leinster) 23 caps
6. CJ Stander (Shannon/Munster) 38 caps
7. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster) 23 caps
8. Caelan Doris (UCD/Leinster)*

Replacements:
16. Ronan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)*
17. Dave Kilcoyne (UL Bohemians/Munster) 36 caps
18. Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster) 23 caps
19. Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster) 67 caps
20. Peter O’Mahony (Cork Constitution/Munster) 64 caps
21. John Cooney (Terenure College/Ulster) 8 caps
22. Ross Byrne (UCD/Leinster) 3 caps
23. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster) 40 caps

 

 

2020 Six Nations fixtures

Ireland vs Scotland, 16.45, Saturday, February 1

Ireland vs Wales, 14.15, Saturday, February 8

England vs Ireland, 15.00, Sunday, February 23

Ireland v Italy, 14.15, Saturday, March 7

France vs Ireland, 20.00, Saturday, March 14

2021 Six Nations fixtures

Wales vs Ireland, 15.00, Sunday, February 7

Ireland vs France, 15.00, Sunday, February 14

Italy vs Ireland, 14.15, Saturday, February 27

Scotland vs Ireland, 15.00, Sunday, March 14

Ireland vs England, 16.45, Saturday, March 20

GAA Tips this Weekend

With the National League Hurling and Football back in full swing, we will have GAA betting tips to follow every week.

  1. Roscommon to beat Fermanagh – The Rossies looked to have easily beaten Laois at the weekend only to concede two goals in injury time. There will be no mistakes this weekend so get on Roscommon -2 at 11/10
  2. Cork to hammer Leitrim – Leitrim footballers face Cork this weekend and after a surprise draw against Derry last weekend it seems bookies have overreacted. It was more of a shocking performance by Derry that a super display by Leitrim. Cork will easily win this match so get on Cork -6 ay 1/1.
  3. Waterford to hammer Westmeath  – It was probably the performance of the weekend by Waterford to come back and beat Cork who scored two goals in the first three minutes. Westmeath had a hard day playing with 14 for much of the match against Galway, so expect Waterford to score four or five goals and easily cover the handicap. Get on Waterford hurlers – 10

If you would like to email our updated tips that include weather and team updates just drop us an email at info@sportsnewsireland.com

Division 1 Football: Kerry v Galway, Preview, Team News and live scores

Galway make the trip to Kerry on Saturday night with a 7pm in Tralee knowing a win will put them in an excellent position following their opening round win over Monaghan. We have a preview, team news and betting information. We will also be updating on the score of the game.

Preview

Padraig Joyce will be delighted his side got the win over Monaghan at Pearse Stadium. There is always room for improvement but he will be delighted to get the two points on the board. Speaking to RTE Sport he said, “It was very important to get the win with a couple of tough away matches coming up,”. He continued, “It’s a start, it’s a base, it’s the end of January, nothing is won until later in the year, but it’s great to get two points early in this tough league.”

Galway were full value for their win in my opinion. They had some impressive performances from Shane Walsh, Rob Finnerty and Finian O’Laoi. Joyce will be hoping the trio can put in a similar performance against Kerry in Tralee.

Kerry will be delighted with their performance over Dublin. They are not far away at all from them. What really impressed me was the fight they showed not to give up to the final whistle. Peter Keane was also impressed with the performance, he said after the game, “Had we won I wouldn’t have been jumping out of my skin in here and had we lost I wouldn’t have been crying,”. David Clifford, James O’Donoghue and Paul Murphy all impressed in that game for me and these will likely be key to Kerry getting a win here to.

Team News

Teams are not yet named. However, here are the teams from their last round of games.

Kerry: Shane Ryan; Jason Foley, Tadhg Morley, Brian O Beaglaoich; Paul Murphy ,Shane Enright, Gavin Crowley, Adrian Spillane, Sean O’Shea ; Gavin O’Brien , Paul Geaney  Stephen O’Brien ; James O’Donoghue , David Clifford , Tommy Walsh.

Galway: Connor Gleeson; Johnny Heaney, Seán Mulkerrin, Johnny Duane; Garry O’Donnell, John Daly, Cillian McDaid; Paul Conroy, Cein D’Arcy Michael Boyle, Finian Ó Laoí ,Michael Daly; Adrian Varley , Shane Walsh  Robert Finnerty

Betting

Kerry are favourites at odds of 4/11. Galway are outsiders at 10/3. I fancy Kerry to come out on top by 4 or 5 points here.

 

Division 1 Football: Mayo v Dublin, Preview, Team News and live scores

Mayo will meet Dublin on Saturday evening at 7pm in MacHale Park, Castlebar in Round 2 of the Allianz Football League. We have a preview, team news and match betting ahead of the game. We will also be providing live scores of the game.

Preview

Both sides come into the game on the back of drawn games in their opening fixtures. James Horan’s side needed a stoppage time goal from James Durcan to come away from Donegal with a draw. Dessie Farrell’s first game in the National League as Dublin boss ended in a 1-19 to 1-19 draw with old foes Kerry. Both sides will be very eager to get maximum points here.

James Horan will likely look to players Colm Boyle, Tom Parsons and Diarmuid O’Connor for leadership once more. Dessie Farrell will look to Ciaran Kilkenny, Dean Rock and Brian Fenton who was superb against Kerry landing four points from play.

Team News

Teams have yet to be revealed. However these were the teams that played last weekend first round games for the respective teams.

Mayo – D Clarke; O Mullin, B Harrison, C Boyle; P O’Hora, S Coen, P Durcan; T Parsons, J Flynn; B Walsh , D O’Connor, F Boland; R O’Donoghue, B Reape  J Carr

Dublin – E Comerford; P McMahon, D Byrne, E Murchan; E Lowndes, J Small, J McCarthy ; B Fenton  B Howard; N Scully  C Kilkenny , K McManamon  C McHugh , P Andrews, D Rock

Betting

Dublin are 8/15 to win the game, while Mayo are 2/1 for the win. The draw is available at around 8/1.

 

Division 2 Football: Fermanagh v Roscommon, Preview, Team News and live scores

Fermanagh will meet Roscommon on Sunday at 2pm in Brewster Park, Enniskillen. We have a preview, team news and betting ahead of the game. We will also be providing updates of the game.

Preview

Fermanagh played Kildare in their first round meeting at Newbridge. Fermanagh lost out in that game 2-12 to 0-14. They will certainly be looking for a win here or they could find themselves in trouble even at this early stage. Fermanagh will likely look to Conall Jones, Darren McGurn and Ryan Jones.

Roscommon come into the game on the back of a 2-14 to 2-14 draw against Laois. The Rossies threw the game away in truth as they were six points up going into injury time,

Laois scored two goals in the final few minutes of the game to grab a draw. Anthony Cunningham will be rather disappointed that his side didn’t win. However, Enda Smith and Donie Smith both impressed in the game.

Team News

Teams have yet to be announced but here are the sides from last weekend Allianz League games

Roscommon – C Lavin; D Murray, B Stack, G Patterson; P Scott, N Daly  R Hughes; T O’Rourke, S Killoran ; N Kilroy , E Smith , F Cregg; D Smith , C McKeon , C Cregg .

Fermanagh: James McGrath; Johnny Cassidy, Che Cullen, Kevin McDonnell, Declan McCusker, Richard O’Callaghan, Shane McGullion, Eoin Donnelly, Ryan Jones , Aidan Breen, Ultan Kelm , Ciaran Corrigan, Stephen McGullion, Conall Jones , Darragh McGurn

Betting

Roscommon are 4/7 favourites to win this game. In contrast, Fermanagh managed by Ryan McMenamin are 15/8. I expect this game to go right down to the wire but Roscommon for me should win by 2 or 3 points.

Dublin Racing Festival Preview | Racing Postcast

Racing Post’s Maddy Playle is joined by Nick Watts and Paddy Power’s Paul Binfield for a look back at all of the weekend’s highlights and a look towards the best bets this week.

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

The Dublin Racing Festival will combine the best that the city has to offer over one weekend – join the party for the best of Dublin culture, music, fashion, food and jump racing that will simply take your breath away. Dazzle your senses in our jubilant celebration of Dublin with a full entertainment programme that supports culture, comedy, music, culinary delights and fashion. Savour the atmosphere that is unique only to Dublin – full of welcome, easy conversations, wit, warmth and humour.

*Children under the age of 18 enter for free but must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian who is over 18*