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How the world looked before Henry Shefflin came along and dominated hurling

It was a simpler time.

The King was but a prince before making his bow in the 6-21 to 1 – 14 win over Laois on 20 June, 1999

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The Blair Witch Project was still just a terrifying rumour

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Mike Myers had just become everyone’s favourite faux-British spy

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DJ Carey had only won two All-Irelands

Henry helped him get three more.

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There were only Five Nations in that rugby Championship you’ve heard a lot about recently

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And Scotland were the best rugby team in Europe

Scotland!

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Over in America, nobody knew what a J-Lo was, but they liked this actress’ move to music

If you’re reading this, Jennifer; ‘If you had my love’ still sounds great by the way.

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And music was changed forever

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Meanwhile, Ireland’s taste in number one hits was a little different

Though poor Shania only lasted one week before that 9PM (Til I Come) song came along.

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Manchester United were still in dreamland, three and a half weeks after this

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It really was a golden age of music. ‘Bring it all back’ was number one in England!

We can imagine a young Shefflin getting ready for war with a bit of S Club in his Discman.

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Sean Farrell
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