Scott Medal award for bravery posthumously presented to Doolin Sergeant
*Jim, Mary and Con Woods. 103 years on from his death, Doolin born Garda Sergeant James Woods was presented with the Scott Medal for Bravery.
Con Woods
26 years of Newmarket-on-Fergus parish walks marked along famine footpaths
The Road from Kilmaleery Cross to Reynolds Cross, constructed in famine times was the route taken lately by Newmarket-on-Fergus walkers in a recent parish outing.
President Higgins’ card-playing skills recalled during parish walk in Newmarket-on-Fergus
A historical walk in Newmarket-on-Fergus has recalled the card playing skills of the President of Ireland during his youth.
Ash tree planted at former stomping ground of The Blues
*Máire Ní Ghruagáin, Con Woods and Lewy Halpin. An ash tree was planted outside the former grounds of Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA following a ninety minute history talk at the location.
‘One of the finest midfielders of his generation’ – Liam Danagher laid to rest
Regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation, former Newmarket-on-Fergus and Clare hurler Liam Danagher has been laid to rest.
Iconic GAA magazine launched to great fanfare in Newmarket
The largest crowd to ever attend the launch of Tradraí gathered in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Friday evening. Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA released the thirty fifth edition of Tradraí at the weekend with a warm reception at their clubhouse which included music and dance provided by younger members of the club. In 1967, the club won both the senior …
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