Well there’s a match commentary like you’ve never seen before.
On Friday afternoon, the official Twitter account for one Clare club football account delivered a play-by-play for the ages. It had drama, intrigue and passion… perfectly summed up in less than 140 characters at a time.
The only thing is, there was no game. There was, however, a match.
Officials for the club instead used their social media channels to great effect with a live commentary on the wedding of their senior captain Gerard Moran to long-term love Michelle Cox.
The happy couple are both from the small parish of Lissycasey, home to the 2014 Senior B Champions.
To mark the special day, one unidentified* stalwart of the club took the reins of the account, offering a colourful take on the big day out. Let’s just say he has a future in match commentary.
Best of luck to @ger1982 taking the plunge! Club captain for 3 years and still leading the full back line! pic.twitter.com/Z2RZlWmPZW
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
10 mins gone here in The Claddagh and @ger1982 is looking uncomfortable. He’s not used to being up front with so much space… Looks nervous — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
He’s taking a lot of water on board… Has the man who is the most prepared footballer in the country underprepared???
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
20 mins gone in The Claddagh & the stunning bride Michelle cuts straight through the centre… Where’s the defense??? — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
As expected @ger1982 meets her and she doesn’t pass! pic.twitter.com/UwUei9CaKj
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Approaching half time in The Claddagh and things are going well. Fr Joe has been playing a blinder despite not being on his own patch… — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Although as expected Fr Joe has gone on a couple of solo runs but Captain Gerry reels him in every time!!!
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
HT in Galway & the job is almost done! Change of venue for the 2nd half. Out to Salthill! #gerry&michelle pic.twitter.com/netgPTzG9u — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Fr Joe taking in well earned refreshments after all his hard work! pic.twitter.com/xxV8XV4Jbo
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
About to start again in Salthill. Best man is being well looked after! @paddygerkelly – A big performance expected! pic.twitter.com/f7Vxqgtkxf — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Ok last of the HT refreshments! Let’s get to Salthill for the 2nd half!!!! pic.twitter.com/w0V4E6Qssj
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
We’re underway in Salthill for 2nd half of #gerry&michelle eventually!! @ger1982 looking like he could go all night! #michellehopesso!!! — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Best man @paddygerkelly has brought the team tactics board out to the field with him! #learnitoffpaddy! pic.twitter.com/3FkAiAEKbC
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
The father of the bride Michael “Bomber” Cox as expected is dominating the early stages of the 2nd half… pic.twitter.com/RJMWUTbfiy — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Not 2B outdone d father of d groom puts his impact on proceedings. Gerard “Tidy” Moran gives nothing away as usual!! pic.twitter.com/cRY1wKNliQ
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Finally! D reason we’re here today! A free dinner paid for by the man known to peel oranges in his pockets! @ger1982 pic.twitter.com/oY7EZm2xD7 — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Cometh the man cometh the hour! #captainfantastic #mrdependable #gerry&michelle #congrats @ger1982 pic.twitter.com/pX8vSj6gLn
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Powerful & emotional performance from the captain as expected. Good job @ger1982 You can take tomorrow off – you’ve earned it! — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Power play! Best man is up! @paddygerkelly #powerade #headphones #winegums pic.twitter.com/0RinPUsSW1
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Best man @paddygerkelly presents groom @ger1982 with a kinky nurses uniform! Put it on! pic.twitter.com/Rd64lp1Uwt — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
And that’s a wrap! Congrats again Gerry & Michelle! Hopefully the boys will get a win tomorrow and you’ll be back for a 1/4 final!
— Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
Best of luck lads! #gerry&michelle pic.twitter.com/oZD1GSlb4S — Lissycasey GAA (@Lissycasey_GAA) August 28, 2015
*His identity has been leaked to Her.ie as none other than Paudie Carmody. There are no secrets in GAA.
