In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “only in…” It can be used to tell a story about a profession, a place or situation. Go were the prompt leads you.
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Only In Ireland
She picked up the football and began to practice kicking it over the bar. Smiled as she remembered Gaelic football practice earlier with her friends and team. They would happily while away the hours in good spirits. But afterwards Jenny would come down here and practice herself making sure she was well prepared for the upcoming Junior football final next week. She was determined not to let her friends down on such a big day for the town and the community. Just eight years old she was filled with a love of Gaelic football continuing a long Irish tradition.
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Interesting. Is it called “Gaelic” if it’s outside of Scotland?
(Side note: You seem to be missing a word “They would happily while..” happily do what?)
Thank you. 🙂 Here’s a clip of it:
I was using an expression to say they passed away the hours, maybe though the grammar isn’t quite right though. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
Your grammar is correct, Lisa! It is to “while away the hours” which is an older use of the word “while” meaning to “spend time.” I actually like your use of it because the phrase reminded me of traditions, thus aligning with your topic. 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
Wow! Thank you so much for the link. I’ve never heard of this particular sport. Now I understand your piece a bit better. Thanks again for teaching me something new!!!
It’s a very common expression here in India also, so I didn’t find it jarring at all 🙂
Is gaelic football different to soccer? Good piece – even at 8 she wants to keep up the traditions.
Thank you. 🙂 Yes, it’s different in many ways, the same in certain ways. Here’s a clip of it:
Oh, how interesting, Gaelic football is a mashup of rugby and soccer and basketball. I think I’d like watching this sport. My husband played rugby. I really enjoyed the expression of pride passed down in your flash, Lisa.
Thank you Charli. Glad you liked the story. 🙂
Thanks for the link Lisa. I’ve added it here as your didn’t work but it gave the info needed to get there.
I can certainly see the difference. Could be quite an exciting game to watch.
Ah, yes. Only in Ireland. Well done – a nice piece of fiction.
Thank you. 🙂
It seems like such a fun sport. Now I’m sad that we didn’t take out time to check out a game when we were in Ireland a couple of years ago…though to be fair, we were there only for three days 🙂 So is this tradition of playing this game equally prevalent among girls, or is our heroine a trendsetter?
It’s more known to be played by boys but girls do play it too. It’s becoming more popular for girls though and the womens’ football matches are starting to be shown more on TV though there’s still quite a way to go with that yet but it’s progressing slowly.
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