As the shutters close each evening on the Expert hardware store in Crumlin, a rich tapestry of the area's sports and cultural heritage comes to light.
The late Tom Mulligan, a Crumlin native who passed away at the young age of 30, was a member of the last Dublin team to face Derry in a championship match outside of Croke Park back in 2003. This makes the upcoming game especially poignant for his loved ones.
Full focus: The late Tom Mulligan during the parade ahead of Dublin's All-Ireland SFC qualifier clash against Derry in Clones in June 2003. Photo: Damien Eagers/Sportsfile
Source: The Irish Independent
