Cordal Coiste Na nÓg Pitch Dedicated to the Memory of Jimmy Roche

Cordal Coiste Na nÓg Pitch Dedicated to the Memory of Jimmy Roche

Cordal GAA Club welcomed U-12 football teams from clubs including: Ballinorig, Co Cork; St Peters Rockchapel, Co Cork; Adare, Co. Limerick; Legion Killarney and Scartaglen to take part in a tournament dedicated to the memory of the late Jimmy Roche on Saturday, October 5th. 2019. Jimmy’s Many Club Roles Jimmy Roche served Cordal GAA Club…

Joy for Cordal in Junior County League Final

Joy for Cordal in Junior County League Final

Cordal B v Knocknagoshel – Junior County League Final By: Tim O’Donoghue The Division 8 Junior league final was played on Friday night 10th August  in Cordal between the home side and our neighbours Knocknagoshel. The home side is managed by Diarmuid O Ciardubhain and the mall side by Eamon Walsh. Both men had battles…

Dick Fitzgerald Golf Cup & End of Year Presentations

Dick Fitzgerald Golf Cup & End of Year Presentations

The Dick Fitzgerald Golf Cup presentation took place in the Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare recently. There was a large gathering present including members of Castleisland Golf Club and the Fitzgerald family were all present for the ceremony. Beloved Castleisland Mary Fitzgerald welcomed everyone present and she thanked the Castleisland club members for…

Successful Munster Pioneer Meeting in Adare

Successful Munster Pioneer Meeting in Adare

The Munster Pioneer gathering which took place in Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Sunday, October 1st. was an outstanding success and over a hundred members attended – according to local organiser, Tom Horan. “The President of the Association, James Shevlin, gave the opening address, followed by Fr. Bernard McGuckian, Central Director of the association who…

All Munster Gathering to Rekindle the Pioneer Flame

All Munster Gathering to Rekindle the Pioneer Flame

All members of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association throughout the area, and the county in general, are asked to take note of Sunday, October 1st. On that day a special gathering and Spirituality Day is being held in Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick. It’s an all Munster get together. Rekindling the Flame “The…

Dick Fitzgerald Memorial Cup Finally Gets its Day in the Sun

Dick Fitzgerald Memorial Cup Finally Gets its Day in the Sun

In the wake of a series of weather forced postponements reaching back to early September, the Dick Fitzgerald Memorial Cup was eventually played for over the October bank holiday weekend. Castleisland Golf Club hosted the event in ideal weather conditions. “This tournament was originally to be played in September, but it was rained off on…

Drive-In Ushers in New Season at Castleisland Golf Club

Drive-In Ushers in New Season at Castleisland Golf Club

There was a large attendance at Castleisland Golf Club on Sunday for captain John Manton, Marian O’ Connor and junior captain, Ronan Cross’ drive-in. The rain stopped for the duration of the nine-hole champagne scramble. The golfers were delighted to get rid of the cobwebs and begin the new season. The course was surprisingly in…

Club to Honour Dick Fitzgerald with Golf Society Cup

Club to Honour Dick Fitzgerald with Golf Society Cup

Castleisland Members’ Golf Club has lined up a raft of high profile competitions for its Tulligubeen course for the coming year. Incoming captain, John Manton announced an impressive list for 2016 as he cast an eye back over one of the most satisfying and successful seasons in the club’s 14 year history. Mr. Manton is…

The late Dick Fitzgerald – Celebrating the Life of a Legend

The late Dick Fitzgerald – Celebrating the Life of a Legend

Anyone who grew up with the late Dick Fitzgerald would understand why the often misplaced tag of ‘Legend’ would be applied to him and his life and times. There’s a man who knew how to live and enjoy life. As a child I remember himself and Jackie Dan Jerry O’Connor teaming up to play an…