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Colman O'Donovan
Colman O'Donovan (1927 – 7 April 2025) was an Irish hurler. At club level, he played with Midleton and Donoughmore, and also lined out at inter-county level with various Cork teams. Career O'Donovan first played hurling to a high standard as a student at St Colman's College in Fermoy. His performances in the Harty Cup resulted in a call-up to the Cork minor hurling team in 1945. O'Donovan later lined out with the junior team and won an All-Ireland JHC medal in 1950 in spite of not playing in the final against London. He later progressed to the senior team and made his only championship appearance at left corner-forward in an All-Ireland semi-final defeat of Galway in 1952. O'Donovan lost his place on the team for the subsequent All-Ireland final, but was presented with a winners' medal after the 2–14 to 0–07 defeat of Dublin. Personal life and death O'Donovan was ordained to the priesthood at St Patrick's College in 1953. His first posting was to England. He r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurling
Hurling (, ') is an outdoor Team sport, team game of ancient Gaelic culture, Gaelic Irish origin, played by men and women. One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, the number of players and much glossary of Gaelic games terms, terminology. The same game played by women is called camogie ('), which shares a common Gaelic root. The objective of the game is for players to use an Fraxinus excelsior, ash wood stick called a hurl or Hurley (stick), hurley (in Irish a ', pronounced or in English) to hit a small ball called a ' (pronounced in English) between the opponent's goalposts either over the crossbar for one point or under the crossbar into a net guarded by a gaelic football and Hurling positions#Goalkeeper, goalkeeper for three points. The ' can be caught in the hand and carried for not more than four steps, struck in the air or struck on the ground with the hurley. It can be kicked, or slapp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublin GAA
The Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) () or Dublin GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin and the Dublin county teams. The teams and their fans are known as "The Dubs" or "Boys in Blue". The fans have a special affiliation with the Hill 16 end of Croke Park. The county football team is second to Kerry in its total number of wins of All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. As of 2009, there were 215 clubs affiliated to Dublin GAA — the second highest, ahead of Antrim and Limerick, which each had 108. Governance Dublin GAA has jurisdiction over the area of County Dublin. There are 9 officers on the Board, including the Cathaoirleach (Chairperson), Mick Seavers, Vice-Chairman, Ken O'Sullivan and Treasurer, Finbarr O'Mahony. The Board is subject to the Leinster GAA Provincial Council. Notable officers The following members have also held notable positions in the GAA: * J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munster Junior Hurling Championship
The Munster Junior Hurling Championship is a junior "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council. The winners of the Munster Junior Hurling Championship each year progress to play the other provincial champions for a chance to win the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship. Generally, the strong hurling counties have fielded their second team in this competition. In recent years though, they have participated in the Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship instead. The competition has been suspended and is unlikely to be re-established. In the years between 1961 and 1973 Kerry represented Munster in the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship. From 1974 to 1982 there was no Munster team nominated. Teams Eligible teams The championship is currently suspended but six counties would be eligible for the championship: Roll of honour List of finals * 1939 Limerick award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship
The 1950 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship was the 29th staging of the All-Ireland Junior Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1912. The championship began on 2 April 1950 and ended on 15 October 1950. London entered the championship as the defending champions. The All-Ireland final was played on 15 October 1950 at New Eltham GAA Grounds, between London and Cork, in what was their first meeting in the final since 1947. Cork won the match by 5–05 to 1–04 to claim their sixth championship title overall and a first title since 1947. Results Connacht Junior Hurling Championship Connacht final Leinster Junior Hurling Championship Leinster first round Leinster quarter-finals Leinster semi-finals Leinster final Munster Junior Hurling Championship Munster first round Munster semi-finals Munster final Ulster Junior Hurling Championship Ulster first round Ulster semi-finals Ulster final All-Irela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship, known simply as the Munster Championship, is an annual Inter county, inter-county hurling competition organised by the Munster GAA, Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurling competition in the province of Munster, and has been contested every year since the 1888 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Munster Senior Hurling Championship, 1888 championship. The final, usually held on the first Sunday in July, serves as the culmination of a series of games played during May and June, and the results determine which team receives the Mick Mackey Cup. The championship was previously played on a Single-elimination tournament, straight knockout basis whereby once a team lost they were eliminated from the championship; however, as of 2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, 2018, the championship involved a Round-robin tournament, round-robin system. The Munster Championship is an integr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship, known simply as the All-Ireland Championship, is an annual Inter county, inter-county hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest-tier competition for inter-county hurling in Ireland and has been contested in every year except one since 1887 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, 1887. The final, formerly held in September, then August and now moved to July, is the culmination of a series of games played during July and August, with the winning team receiving the Liam MacCarthy Cup. The All-Ireland Championship has been played on a Single-elimination tournament, straight knockout basis for the majority of its existence, whereby a team's first loss eliminated them from the championship. In more recent years, the qualification procedures for the championship have changed several times. Currently, qualification is limited to teams competing in 3 feeder competitions; three teams from the L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Jubilee
A golden jubilee marks a 50th anniversary. It variously is applied to people, events, and nations. Bangladesh In Bangladesh, golden jubilee refers the 50th anniversary year of the separation from Pakistan and is called in Bengali language, Bengali ''"সুবর্ণ জয়ন্তী"'' (''Shuborno jayanti''). Vision 2021 was the political manifesto of the Bangladesh Awami League party before winning the National Elections of 2008. It stands as a political vision of Bangladesh for the year 2021, the golden jubilee of the nation. Several celebration programs will be held in countries including India, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Nepal and Bhutan. China * Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Wu of Han dynasty (141-87 BCE, Jubilee in 91 BCE) * Kangxi Emperor of Qing dynasty (1661–1722, Jubilee in 1711) * Qianlong Emperor of Qing dynasty (1735–1796, Jubilee in 1785) Korea * Yeongjo of Joseon (1724–1776, Jubilee in 1774) Japan In Japan, golden jubilee ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inniscarra
Inniscarra () is a civil parish in the Barony (Ireland), barony of Muskerry East, County Cork, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is located about 15km west of Cork (city), Cork city. The local GAA club is Inniscarra GAA and Dripsey GAA. Inniscarra is located on the north side of the River Lee (Ireland), River Lee. Inniscarra Dam is one of the two Hydroelectric dam, Hydro-Electric Dams on the River Lee. People * Rena Buckley; former captain of both the Cork senior ladies' football team and the Cork senior camogie team. * John Ryan (rugby union, born 1988), John Ryan, Irish and Munster rugby player is from Berrings, a townland in Inniscarra References Civil parishes of County Cork {{Cork-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youghal
Youghal ( ; ) is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. Located on the estuary of the Munster Blackwater, River Blackwater, the town is a former military and economic centre. Located on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. As of the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, the population was 8,564. The town is in a Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of the same name. As a historic walled seaport town on the coastline of East Cork, and close to a number of beaches, it has been a tourist destination since the mid-19th century. There are a number of historic buildings and monuments within the town's walls, and Youghal is among a small number of towns designated as "Irish Heritage Ports" by the Irish Tourist Board. Name The name ''Youghal'' comes from the Irish ''Eochaill'' meaning "Taxaceae, yew woods", which were once common in the area. Older anglicisations of this name include ''Youghall'', ''Yoghel'' and ''Yochil''. History and archit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glantane
Glantane () is a village located south west of the town of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland on the L1212 local road. Glantane is within the Cork North-West (Dáil constituency). Transportation Road Glantane is situated approximately 10 km from Mallow on the L1212 road. The village is 3.5 km from the N72 national secondary road. Rail The nearest railway station is Mallow railway station. The station is the terminus for the Mallow-Tralee line, while it is also a key station on the Dublin-Cork railway line and as part of Cork Suburban Rail. Until 1967, the nearest railway station to Glantane was located 3.5 km away in Lombardstown. Facilities St. John's Roman Catholic Church holds regular masses. The village also has a pub (the Local), a Garda station, a community centre and the sports grounds of Kilshannig GAA. Education The village is served by the local primary school, Glantane National School, which was opened in 1953. At that time, there wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donoughmore
Donoughmore (spelt ''Donaghmore'' by Ordnance Survey Ireland; Irish: ''Domhnach Mór'') is a civil and Catholic parish in County Cork, Ireland. This rural district lies west-northwest of Cork city. Donoughmore is divided between the Dáil Constituencies of Cork North-Central and Cork North-West Geography The area of Donoughmore is stated as 22309 acres or 9028 hectares. Donoughmore is subdivided into 40 townlands in total. Some are divided into north–south or Lower/Upper, etc.; counting the townlands without dividing them there are 32 townlands in total. Some townlands are under the care of Rylane Post office and as such have Rylane as a postal address instead of Donoughmore. The following list is from largest to smallest (spelling follows the Ordnance Survey, local spellings may differ): ''Barrahaurin'', ''Gowlane North'', ''Pluckanes North'', ''Meenahony'', ''Kilcullen South'', ''Coolmona'', ''Kilcullen North'', ''Ahadillane'', ''Garraun North'', ''Ballygirriha'', ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mallow, County Cork
Mallow (; ) is a town in County Cork, Ireland, approximately thirty-five kilometres north of Cork (city), Cork City. Mallow is in a townland and Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of the same name, in the Fermoy (barony), barony of Fermoy. It is the administrative centre of north County Cork, and the Northern Divisional Offices of Cork County Council are located in the town. Mallow is part of the Cork North-Central (Dáil constituency), Cork North-Central Dáil constituencies, Dáil constituency after being moved from the Cork East (Dáil constituency), Cork East Dáil Constituency in 2023. Name The earliest form of the name is ''Magh nAla'', meaning "plain of the stone". In the anglicisation "Mallow", ''-ow'' originally represented a Vowel reduction, reduced schwa sound (), which is now however pronounced as a full vowel . In 1975, ''Mala''—a shortening of ''Magh nAla''—was among the first Irish placenames adopted by statutory instrument, statute, on the advice of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
