Davy Fitzgerald Archives

Clare’s Fittest Superstars to raise funds for Cahercalla Community Care and Ennis RFC

CLARE’s Fittest Superstars will raise much needed funds for Cahercalla Community Hospital and Ennis RFC on September 19th. The event’s at the Ennis RFC grounds course features 10–12 obstacles designed by Davy Fitzgerald, creator of Ireland’s Fittest Family, and includes challenges similar to those seen on the TV show. Cahercalla Community Hospital celebrated its 30th …

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Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Antrim manager

By Páraic McMahon

*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. DAVY FITZGERALD has stepped down as manager of the Antrim senior hurlers.

Drama for Davy in Antrim

By Páraic McMahon

*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Ruth Griffin ATTEMPTS were made to remove Davy Fitzgerald from his position as Antrim senior hurling manager this week.

Eight week ban for Davy Fitz

By Páraic McMahon

*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DAVY FITZGERALD has received an eight week ban for comments criticising Limerick referee Johnny Murphy.

Fitzgerald receives suspended sentence after stealing €35k from former employer Bank of Ireland to feed gambling addiction

By The Clare Echo

*Colm Fitzgerald. A son of controversial Antrim hurling manger, and Clare hurling legend, Davy Fitzgerald, was given a fully suspended 12-month prison sentence after he admitted stealing €35,000 from his then employer, Bank of Ireland, to feed his “out-of-control gambling addiction”.

Ferns family reflect on ‘amazing memories’ following third place finish in Ireland’s Fittest Family

By James Ferns

*James, Kaitlyn, Jaime and Bobby Ferns. ENNIS’ Ferns family finished as third place finalists in the twelfth series of Ireland’s Fittest Family.

Fitzgerald remanded on bail for sentencing over bank thefts totalling €35,000

By The Clare Echo

*Colm Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A SON of former All-Ireland winning Clare hurler and manager, Davy Fitzgerald, appeared in court today to affirm guilty pleas to thieving a total of €35,000 from a bank in his native Clare.

‘Standard-setter’ Séadna Morey calls time on Clare hurling career

By Páraic McMahon

*Seadna Morey gets away from Declan Dalton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TWO-TIME All-Ireland winner Séadna Morey has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

Sixmilebridge still in safe hands with Derek Fahy

By Eoin Brennan

*Sixmilebridge goalkeeper, Derek Fahy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WHILE specialised role of goalkeeper is a pivotal cog that is difficult to settle on for a number of clubs, Sixmilebridge have been extremely fortunate to have such a distinguished lineage of stoppers over the past 35 years.

Paul Flanagan calls time on Clare career

By Páraic McMahon

*Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TWO-TIME All-Ireland winner Paul Flanagan has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

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