Damian Stack: John Delaney’s ‘problem child’ is now seen as a potential vote winner

Seán Kelly’s statement on the need for investment in the League of Ireland a sign of how far it’s come

Former GAA president and MEP Seán Kelly has been a regular in Mounthawk Park since their elevation to the League of Ireland Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Damian Stack
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Our natural default position when it comes to politicians in the year of election is scepticism bordering on cynicism.

It’s not just that they’ll promise the earth and fail to deliver, it’s that often-times they prove reckless and spendthrift. Buying us with our own money as they say.