The moody Irish weather was at its most brutal and unforgiving last weekend as Storm Desmond dropped by the Emerald Isle to cause mass flooding and general disarray – including disrupted travel plans to Las Vegas.
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While fishermen worried about the choppiness of the sea and farmers grew concerned about their crops being uprooted and homeowners dreaded the impending visit from the local river that burst its banks, Irish sports fans only had one thing on their minds.