Ahead of last week’s launch of a book comprising of over 70 of the best articles to appear on Come Here To Me, we were delighted to be able to republish one of Ciaran Murray’s Bohemians-related posts from the acclaimed blog…

“Walking up the North Circular Road, it’s impossible not to be taken in by the site of the historic floodlights of Dalymount Park. Part of Dublin’s skyline for over fifty years, they stand like dinosaurs from another age, beacons calling the League of Ireland faithful to Phibsboro on match nights.

These kinds of pylons are a rare, dying breed proper to stadiums in the lower echelons of football, and reminders of its urban, working class roots. Nestled behinds rows of Victorian houses and Phibsboro Shopping center, finding Dalymount without them would be a struggle….”

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October 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic passing of one of Bohemians’ favourite sons – Jackie Jameson.

Affectionately known as ‘The Great Man’, Jackie left a lasting impact on all those who saw him grace the Dalymount turf in the 1980s. Worth the admission price alone, he was undoubtedly the shining light in what was an otherwise dark decade for the Gypsies.

Cast aside by Johnny Giles at Shamrock Rovers 1978, Jackie spent three years with St Patrick’s Athletic. But in 1981, he moved to Bohemians and it was under the nurturing eye of mentor Billy Young that Jackie found his true home and a legend was born.

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We asked our followers on Facebook to submit questions for a Q&A with Bohemians midfielder Keith Ward. We picked the best 10 and put them to him;

Q. 1) Bohs’ two main highlights of the season were undoubtedly beating rivals Shamrock Rovers 4-0 in Dalymount and then subsequently getting our first win against them out in Tallaght. Both were special, but which was your favourite?

KARL MOORE: I’d say the 4-0. Obviously mainly because I scored twice, which was special. But a scoreline like that against your rivals is a total embarrassment, which was just great from our point of view.

KEITH WARD: I’d say the beating away was even more special than the 4-0. It was just amazing. To be part of the first Bohs team to beat them there was just a great feeling for all of us. In both games, you could see how much it meant to the fans. It was amazing.

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An educational discussion between a distinguished panel of sports historians on Bohemians involvement in the origins and history of League of Ireland football. Recorded at Phizzfest by Andy Donlan.

Donal Fallon (‘Come Here To Me’ blog), David Toms (UCC), Paul Rouse (UCD) and Brian Trench (Bohs PRO) were the speakers on the day, and the discussion, chaired by History Ireland’s Tommy Graham, was recorded by bohemians.ie contributor Andy Donlan.

Part 1 (of 3)

LISTEN TO FULL DISCUSSION HERE

Club legend Tony O’Connor is back on board to help deliver some silverware – or ‘silver-you-wear’ to be precise – for Bohemians.

Having joined in 1992, ‘Toccy’ was a jewel in the Bohemian crown for an incredible 11 seasons, the highlight of which was his winner in the 2001 FAI Cup final.

He helped bring enough silverware to Dalymount Park in the twilight years of his Bohs career – two leagues and a cup in total.

But nearly a decade on from his last game in red and black, his deft touch is back to deliver some more!

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