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Bill Fitzgerald (hurler)
William Fitzgerald (2 June 1892 - 17 December 1983) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Bride Valley and Éire Óg and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team. Career Fitzgerald first played hurling with the Bride Valley club before later lining out with the University College Cork while studying there. He was a member of the college team that won their very first Fitzgibbon Cup title. Fitzgerald first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork junior hurling team that won the inaugural All-Ireland JHC title after a defeat of Westmeath in the 1912 All-Ireland junior final. He progressed onto the Cork senior hurling team and was part of the team that lost the 1915 All-Ireland final to Laois. After the amalgamation of the Bride Valley and Cloughduv clubs to create Éire Óg, Fitzgerald won a Cork SHC title with the new club in 1928. By that stage he had become involved in the administrative affairs of the GAA and he became the first c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bride Valley GAA
A bride is a woman who is about to be married or who is newlywed. When marrying, the bride's future spouse, (if male) is usually referred to as the '' bridegroom'' or just ''groom''. In Western culture, a bride may be attended by a maid, bridesman and one or more bridesmaids. Etymology The word comes from the Old English 'bryd', a word shared with other Germanic languages. Its further origin is unknown. Attire In Europe and North America, the typical attire for a bride is a formal dress, and a veil. Usually, in the " white wedding" model, the bride's dress is bought specifically for the wedding, and is not in a style that could be worn for any subsequent events. Previously, until at least the middle of the 19th century, the bride generally wore her best dress, whatever color it was, or if the bride was well-off, she ordered a new dress in her favorite color and expected to wear it again. For first marriages in Western countries, a white wedding dress is usually worn, a ... [...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] |
Edward Fitzgerald (priest)
Edward J. Fitzgerald (17 August 1883 – 25 November 1968) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest. Career Fitzgerald was educated at Christian Brothers College, Cork and was ordained at St Patrick's College, Maynooth in 1909. After ministering for a few years on the Glasgow City Missions, he was appointed chaplain to Bantry Convent. In 1913, Fitzgerald was appointed chaplain to Cork City Gaol and later taught at St Finbarr's College, Farranferris for a period of eight years. After a two-year curacy on Spike Island, Fitzgerald was appointed curate to the South Parish. In December 1943, he was appointed administrator of the parish and two years later became a canon of the Cathedral chapter. Three years later Fitzgerald became parish priest of Dunmanway and remained there until May 1955 when he was appointed as the first parish priest of the new parish of Ballinlough. Fitzgerald was associated with a number of public and sporting bodies throughout Cork. He was a member of the Cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackrock National Hurling Club
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. No other Cork-based GAA club has won more Senior County Hurling titles or All-Ireland Club Championships. The club is sometimes known as 'The Rockies'. History Blackrock Hurling Club was officially founded in 1883, one year before the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association itself. It is therefore the oldest hurling club in Cork. Until 1888 the club was known as Cork Nationals, when it changed its name to National Hurling Club of Blackrock, and later in the same year to Blackrock National Hurling Club. Blackrock won eight of the first nine Cork Senior Hurling Championship titles and, in the early years of the All-Ireland Championship when the winning clubs represented the county, subsequently claimed the All-Ireland titles for Cork in 1893 and 1894. Blackrock once again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Fitzgerald
Andrew Fitzgerald (3 December 1885 - 24 November 1969) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Blackrock and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team. He usually lined out as a goalkeeper. Career Fitzgerald first came to prominence at club level with Blackrock. After establishing himself as goalkeeper on the club's senior team, he went on to win three County Championship titles in four years. Fitzgerald's performances at club level saw him being selected for the Cork senior hurling team and he made his first appearance in the 1909 Munster final defeat by Tipperary. He also lined out in the 1912 All-Ireland final defeat by Kilkenny, having earlier claimed his only senior silverware when Cork won the Munster Championship title. Fitzgerald's last game for Cork was an All-Ireland semi-final defeat of Galway in 1914. Personal life and death Kelleher was born in Geraldine Place, Ballintemple in December 1885, the fifth of eight surviving children of Edward a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Mayor Of Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork ( ga, Ard-Mhéara Chathair Chorcaí) is the honorific title of the Chairperson ( ga, Cathaoirleach) of Cork City Council which is the local government body for the city of Cork (city), Cork in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the Council. The incumbent is Deirdre Forde. History of office In 1199 there is a record of the appointment of a Provost of Cork, as chief magistrate of the city. From 1273 under Edward I there were Mayors of Cork, the first record of the office (as ''Mayor of Cork'') is in a charter granted to the city by Edward II of England, Edward II in 1318. The title was changed to ''Lord Mayor'' in a charter issued by Victoria of the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria on 9 July 1900. In a ceremony known as ''Throwing the Dart'', the Lord Mayor throws a Dart (missile), dart into Cork Harbour at its boundaries, to symbolise the city's control over the port. This tradition was first recorded in 1759, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork Corporation
Cork City Council ( ga, Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí) is the authority responsible for local government in the city of Cork in Ireland. As a city council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. Prior to the enactment of the 2001 Act, the council was known as Cork Corporation. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, environment and the management of some emergency services (including Cork City Fire Brigade). The council has 31 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the honorific title of Lord Mayor of Cork. The city administration is headed by a Chief Executive, Ann Doherty. The council meets at City Hall, Cork. 2019 boundary change The boundary of Cork City Council was extended from 31 May 2019, taking in territory formerly part of Cork County Council. This implemented changes under the Local Governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Edward Fitzgerald, 1st Baronet
Sir Edward J. Fitzgerald, 1st Baronet (24 November 1846 – 22 June 1927) was an Irish politician. He spent several decades as a member of Cork Corporation and was the second Lord Mayor of Cork. Early life Born in Inchigeelagh, County Cork, Fitzgerald was the son of Daniel Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Corcoran. He was educated locally and worked as a carpenter, before moving to Cork at the age of 24 where he established his own building firm. Political career Fitzgerald took an active part in municipal affairs and, after being elected to Cork Corporation in the 1880s, was also a member of the Cork Harbour Board, the Board of Guardians, and many social and political societies. He also filled the office of high sheriff. At the time of the Parnell split, he sided with the Anti-Parnellite majority, joining the Irish National Federation. Fitzgerald was elected Lord Mayor of Cork in 1901 and served two further consecutive terms. During his tenure he presided over the Cork Internationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muskerry GAA
Muskerry GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling division located in the middle region of County Cork, Ireland. It is one of eight divisions of Cork GAA County Board. The division includes clubs from areas to the west of Cork city stretching to the county bounds with Kerry. Its name is derived from the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Múscraige which, following the Norman conquest, now encompasses the baronies of Muskerry West and Muskerry East. These baronies, or half-baronies, include towns such as Macroom, Ballincollig, and Ballingeary. Muskerry GAA is bordered by Carrigdhoun GAA and Carbery GAA divisions to the south and by Duhallow GAA to the north. It organizes competitions for the clubs within the division, from "Under 12" up to the adult level. The winners of these competitions compete against other divisional champions to determine which club is the county champion. In addition, the division selects football and hurling teams from the adult teams playing at junior level or coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA; ga, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael ; CLG) is an Irish international amateur sporting and cultural organisation, focused primarily on promoting indigenous Gaelic games and pastimes, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, Gaelic handball and rounders. The association also promotes Irish music and dance, as well as the Irish language. As of 2014, the organisation had over 500,000 members worldwide, and declared total revenues of €65.6 million in 2017. The Games Administration Committee (GAC) of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) governing bodies organise the fixture list of Gaelic games within a GAA county or provincial councils. Gaelic football and hurling are the most popular activities promoted by the organisation, and the most popular sports in the Republic of Ireland in terms of attendances. Gaelic football is also the second most popular participation sport in Northern Ireland. The women' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1928 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The 1928 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 40th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place at the Cork Convention on 29 January 1928. The championship began on 25 March 1928 and ended on 21 October 1928. Blackrock were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Mallow in the second round. On 21 October 1928, Éire Óg won the championship following a 5–02 to 3–02 defeat of Mallow in the final. It remains their only championship title. Team changes To Championship Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship * Cobh Results First round Second round Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Miscellaneous * The 5–02 to 2-05 first round defeat of St. Finbarr's by Collins was declared null and void after an objection by St. Finbarr's was upheld. * Mallow's defeat of Blackrock in the second round was reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
