Nov 29
2004
Raymond
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Category: People
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It is 15 years since Con and Denis Murphy visited America at the invitation of New York Irish RFC. We now exclusively publish details of that trip in our “People” section. Check it out and see if YOU have been mentioned! Numerous writs for libel and defamation of character have already been received. Log on to Con`s story and let us know what you think.
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Nov 27
2004
Raymond
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Category: People
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CON MURPHY IN NEW YORK! New York Irish Rugby Football Club was founded in the mid 1980`s. Several Abbeyfeale exiles were involved in its formation and became active in both the running and the playing side of the club. Among those involved were the three Colbert Brothers – Billy, (hooker) and Tony and Emmet. (flank-forwards.) [...]
Sep 27
2004
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Category: People
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Originaly Posted Monday, November 18, 2002The sporting trials and tribulations of local Manchester United fan (as in fanatic) and Abbeyfeale Rugby Team bagman, Gerard Foley, increased and multiplied to an alarming degree at the weekend.On Saturday, in a nightmare scenario, his beloved Utd were hammered 3-1 by hated Man City in the local derby at [...]
Sep 27
2004
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Category: People
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First Posted Saturday, October 26, 2002On the 9th May 1927 James Neville was born in a Limerick nursing home to Michael and Nellie Neville of Neville’s Cross, Kilfinny, Adare.His mother, wishing to give her children Irish saints names, intended to christen him Aidan James. When her father, James Neville of Rathkeale, (no relation to her [...]
Sep 27
2004
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Category: People
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First Posted Saturday, October 26, 2002Fr John O’Shea has taken up his duties as Parish Priest of Abbeyfeale as replacement for Canon James Neville who retired recently. A native of Kildimo, Fr John was ordained in 1971 by the late Bishop Henry Murphy. He spent time as chaplain to the defense forces and at NIHE [...]