Michael Verney hits the road with Leitrim footballers, Ireland eye France shock, and McIlroy skips $20m event at Trump course

Michael Verney hits the road with Leitrim footballers, Ireland eye France shock, and McIlroy skips $20m event at Trump course

Irish Independent

Saturday, 25 April 2026

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Michael Verney: My day on the road with Leitrim’s footballers paints a picture few others could relate to

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