I didn’t want to let the week slide by without remembering a day 20 years ago on which a remarkable development came to fruition in Castleisland. An Ríocht Athletic Club was officially opened on June 11th to the date but last Sunday marked the day. It was a mammoth undertaking which was in the planning…
The late Con Houlihan was celebrated, remembered and his most quoted quips chosen and encased in glass plaques at 14 points around Castle Island. All was revealed at the Con Houlihan Remembrance Day on Saturday. A beautiful, autumnal day allowed the full programme of events to go ahead unfettered and visitors came from all quarters…
Since the death of Anthony Cronin on August 3rd I’ve got texts and emails about various aspects of his life. An outstanding theme of these is of the solid platform of friendship he provided to those he cared for. Dependability is another of the traits that come through and his sheer decency. There have been…
