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CO MONAGHAN ATHLETE Shane McLaughlin, who had his carbon fibre blade stolen at the weekend, is to be fitted for a replacement one later today.
The specially-designed blade, which was custom fit for the 42-year-old, was stolen from a car outside his home on either Friday night or early on Saturday morning.
Speaking earlier this week, McLaughlin explained that he was due to take part in an athletics meeting in Berlin next week – and would be unable to take part without the blade.
However, it’s emerged he’s being fitted with a new one today, at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire – overseen by experts from Ability Matters.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, prosthetist Dino Christodoulou said the process would take two to three hours.
Christodoulou, who has been working with Shane for years, said the athlete knew what to expect – noting that he had some big competitions coming up, and that the prosthetics team were “always in the process of the changing things”.
“He’s well aware of the process of putting a new socket on,” he said – adding that the Monaghan man had been performing “exceptionally” with his blade in recent years.
He’ll have to ‘break in’ the new blade ahead of the Berlin Open event – which gets under way next week, Christodoulou explained.
I hate using the analogy of it being like tight leather shoes – but that’s a bit what it’s like.
“He knows the running-in period and he knows what to do to get himself comfortable.”
Meanwhile, Gardaí are still investigating the theft of Shane’s blade – and are appealing for anyone with information to get in contact.
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what about when you agree verbally while thinking “i will in me hole”. Not that men would do that of course but it sounds like it could be a marriage saver.
If I didn’t agree to disagree, I’d still be a virgin.
Good one.
Peter Crouch:
‘Peter..if you hadn’t been a professional footballer what would you have been?’
Peter…’A virgin’
Woman!
They don’t be well
Just agree with her, you will live longer
Sitting back beer in paw and bowl of M&M’s on desk just waitin to see how this goes down. …..
I want M&M’s now after reading that.
and I want a beer
I’ll happily share. Have about five packs here n a 24 slab. Should be just enough to sit back n watch the sh!t fly on this topic!!
See last comment Brian. Drag your ass over pal. It should be fun!
How come Brian gets an invite? Is there a smell off me or something?
Move over Glenard ya fat b@stard n get a beer into ya. You were already here when I asked. Easy on that whacky baccy till later. This could be fun!
You mean you hadn’t already??
What time will the wife get home?
when she’s finished at the party Paul..
Me don’t understand women, and most of the time women don’t understand themselves. S.i.t
I had a long term relationship for two weeks recently.
Big mistake.
I knew I should have jumped ship earlier but she was a bit clingy and emotional so I hung on for her sake but then I knew she was never going to change so I did the honourable thing and texted her goodbye.
So guys.
Take my advice.
Keep your freedom.
Duffy’s Circus.
One night and one night only.
The only thing men should know is that the woman is always right, even when she’s wrong but never call her out on it.
It’s easier all round and you’ll live longer.
Hmmmmmmm………
Do not disagree and throw me a can will ya ffs
Heads up… catch it… good on ya girl nice catch! Now let’s sit back n watch… Some MnM’s left there for you too. Put them aside for you cos Genard is a hungry ba$tard!
*Glenard. Bit tipsy, Ooops!
The only people who should marry are those who enjoy endless bickering. AKA morons.
@Beararse yep haha and proud of it. I rule the house. And if women ruled the world out would be done right!
My bf just knows I am right all time end of story. He wants to stay he knows the deal. Women should rule the world Barr Burton and her ilk.
A perfect example of a comment I should stay away from drunk or sober but just cant! Cough.. controlling freak… cough…. cough
Think you’ve had enough of them cans.
I’ll take the rest before you say something you’ll regret
Too feckin late I think. Hic…
#mgtow
@paul, that’s horseshit, I would never agree with that suggestion
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