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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] |
Cork (city)
Cork ( , from , meaning 'marsh') is the second largest city in Ireland and third largest city by population on the island of Ireland. It is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Following an extension to the city's boundary in 2019, its population is over 222,000. The city centre is an island positioned between two channels of the River Lee which meet downstream at the eastern end of the city centre, where the quays and docks along the river lead outwards towards Lough Mahon and Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Originally a monastic settlement, Cork was expanded by Viking invaders around 915. Its charter was granted by Prince John in 1185. Cork city was once fully walled, and the remnants of the old medieval town centre can be found around South and North Main streets. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause in the Wars of the Roses. Corkonians sometimes refer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunmanway
Dunmanway (, official Irish name: ) is a market town in County Cork, in the southwest of Ireland. It is the geographical centre of the region known as West Cork. It is the birthplace of Sam Maguire, an Irish Protestant republican, for whom the trophy of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is named. There is disagreement over the meaning and origin of the town's name. Various sources list its meaning when translated from Irish as "the castle of the yellow river," "the castle on the little plain," "the fort of the gables (or pinnacles)," and "the fort of the yellow women." The town centre is built on and around two rivers, which are tributaries of the larger River Bandon, which passes by at the east end of the town. The town is twinned with Quéven, France. Dunmanway won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1982. More recently, the town came to national and international attention thanks to a visit by Liverpool Football Club for a pre-season soccer friendly. The populatio ... [...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] |
1928 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1928 was the 42nd series of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition. Cork won the championship, beating Galway 6-12 to 1-0 in the final. Format All-Ireland Championship ''Semi-final:'' (1 match) The Leinster and Munster champions were drawn to play each other in a lone semi-final. One team was eliminated at this stage while the winners advanced to the All-Ireland final. ''Final:'' (1 match) Galway received a bye to this stage of the championship and played the winners of the lone semi-final. The winners were declared All-Ireland champions. Results Leinster Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Munster Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- Ulster Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship ---- References Sources * Corry, Eoghan, ''The GAA Book of Lists'' (Hodder Headline Ireland, 2005). * Donegan, Des, ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 1926 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 40th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament. The championship began on 18 April 1926 and ended on 24 October 1926. The championship was won by Cork who secured the title following a 4-6 to 2-0 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their 8th All-Ireland title. Tipperary were the defending champions but were defeated by Cork in the Munster final. Antrim won the Ulster SHC title, but at the suggestion of the Central Council, it was decided that the Ulster winners would enter the All Ireland Junior Hurling Championship.Irish Independent 1905-current, Friday, 10 December 1926; Page: 12 Results Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Munster Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Championship statistics Miscellaneous * The Munster final between Cork and Tipperary is abandone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1919 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 1919 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 33rd staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 18 May 1919 and ended on 21 September 1919. Limerick were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the provincial championship. Cork won the title following a 6-4 to 2-4 defeat of Dublin in the final. Teams Team summaries Results Leinster Senior Hurling Championship First round Quarter-finals Semi-final Final Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-final Final Championship statistics Miscellaneous * Cork's All-Ireland final victory is their first since 1903. It remains their longest interval between successive championship titles. Sources * Corry, Eoghan, ''The GAA Book of Lists'' (Hodder Headline Ireland, 2005). * Donegan, Des, ''The Complete Handbo ... [...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 hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurling competition in Ireland, and has been contested every year except one since 1887. The final, currently held on the third Sunday in August, is the culmination of a series of games played during July and August, with the winning team receiving the Liam MacCarthy Cup. For the majority of its existence, the All-Ireland Championship has been played on a straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated 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 three feeder competitions; the bulk of the teams involved make up the tier one Leinster Championship and the Munster Championship while two teams also qualify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork Senior Hurling Team
The Cork county hurling team represents Cork in hurling and is governed by Cork GAA, the county board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The team competes in the three major annual inter-county competitions; the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and the National Hurling League. Cork's home ground is Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. The team's manager is (until recently) Kieran Kingston. The team last won the Munster Senior Championship in 2018, the All-Ireland Senior Championship in 2005 and the National League in 1998. Cork is regarded as one of "the big three" in hurling, with Kilkenny and Tipperary completing the trinity. The county currently lies second in the all-time roll of honour in terms of All-Ireland SHC titles, having won its 30th in 2005. Cork has won the Munster SHC title 51 times, more than any other team in the province. Cork also lies second in the National League roll of honour, after winning its 14th title in 1998. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selector (sport)
In some team sports, a selector is a member of a selection panel which chooses teams or individuals to represent a country or club or other representative team in sporting competitions. For example, a selector in cricket is an administrative position involved in choosing players to represent a particular team in a match. Or, in Gaelic games a selector (sometimes referred to by the Irish term ''roghnóir'') is a person who helps pick a team to represent a club or county team. Selectors may be past players, but can also be current coaches. Current captains may also have an influence. See also * Glossary of cricket terms * Glossary of Gaelic games terms * Glossary of rugby union terms Rugby union is a team sport played between two teams of fifteen players. This is a general glossary of the terminology used in the sport of rugby union. Where words in a sentence are also defined elsewhere in this article, they appear in italics. ... References Sports terminology {{sport-s ... [...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] |
