Knocknagoshel GAA Club News Round-Up

Knocknagoshel GAA Club News Round-Up

Congrats to Cork Minor Footballer with Knocknagoshel Connections​ Knocknagoshel GAA Club would like to congratulate Michael O’Neill who won an All Ireland Minor medal with Cork on All-Ireland football final Sunday on September 1st. Michael is a grandson of Eddie Walsh who won five All Ireland medals with Kerry. Congratulations also to Shane Browne who…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Open Night at Colaiste Ide agus Iosef The open night for sixth class students of Íde agus Iosef  will be held  on Tuesday, October 8. By Marian Harnett Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7pm. The principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this…

The Late Eamon Brosnan, Gloucestershire and Abbeyfeale

The Late Eamon Brosnan, Gloucestershire and Abbeyfeale

The death has occurred of Eamon Brosnan, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire and originally from Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Eamon died on Wednesday August 28th. 2019, following a bravely fought illness. Beloved son of Paddy and the late Mary, nee O’Keeffe, Brosna. Deeply missed and forever loved by his devoted wife Margaret, daughter Marie, grand-daughter Livi, daughter…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Annual Culture Night at An Glórach On Friday, September 20th An Glórach will host its annual Culture Night event. By: Marian Harnett This year is a Scoraíocht theme, with song, music, dance and drama, celebrating the culture and heritage of Abbeyfeale and the surrounding area.  In a month in which we celebrate local, national and…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

John Spillane at An Glórach After two very successful concerts recently, we are delighted to announce that we will be holding a number of concerts over the next few months. By Marian Harnett First up on Friday, August 16 is the legendary Corkonian John Spillane. John played last summer at the Glórach and delivered a…

Harnetts Gathering in Abbeyfeale from all Over the World

Harnetts Gathering in Abbeyfeale from all Over the World

Harnetts from all over the world are travelling for this gathering, so please come along and show them a warm welcome. This gathering is not confined to Harnetts but is open to everybody. We would like a good crowd at the various functions to welcome our visitors.  Genealogy Day, Devon Hotel, Friday July 12 from…

Now With the Coming of Summer….

Now With the Coming of Summer….

Is it my imagination, or is the ground really far drier this early in the year than it was at this time last year? There is, I think, less water in rivers and streams and they seem to be running low faster than in recent years. If that is so, we could be in for…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Afternoon Tea Dance at Fr. Casey’s There will be an afternoon tea dance in Fr. Casey’s GAA Club on Sunday, May 19th with dancing to Mike Condon. By Marian Harnett All funds will go to Laura O’Donoghue’s volunteering trip to Zambia with Suas. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Town Park Dog Show The…

Knocknagoshel GAA Club News Round-Up

Knocknagoshel GAA Club News Round-Up

Entertaining County Minor League Game​ Knock/Brosna/Duagh played Firies in a very entertaining County Minor League game in Knocknagoshel on Friday night, April 5th. Firies made the better start and led 1-2 to no score after six minutes with Kevin Murphy-McFee getting the opening goal. The home side scored three goals with Cillian Buckley, Jason Murphy…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Duagh Prepares for Country Music Concert All roads lead to Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex on Thursday, April 4 for The Irish Country Music Concert presented by Mike Gardner of Country Corner – Clare FM. By: Marian Harnett A fantastic line up comprises The Ryan Turner Band, Louise Morrissey, Gerry Guthrie, Cathy Durkin, John Hogan,…