|
Westport United F.C.
Westport United F.C. is an Irish association football club based in Westport, County Mayo. Founded in 1911, it is one of the oldest association football clubs in both County Mayo and Connacht. They currently play in the Mayo Association Football League. They have previously played in the Connacht Senior League. Westport United came to national prominence after winning the 2004–05 FAI Junior Cup and playing in the 2005 FAI Cup. History Early years Westport United was formed in 1911 and is one of the oldest association football clubs in both County Mayo and Connacht. There was an early connection with Bohemian F.C. Frank Gill, who was originally from the Quays area of Westport, was involved with both Bohemians and Westport United in the 1900s and it was through this connection that the Mayo club adopted the Bohemians red and black colours. On one occasion Harold Sloan, a leading Bohemians player and Ireland international, planted a tree in recognition of the two clubs' frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1911 In Ireland
Events in the year 1911 in Ireland. Events * 5 January – Protestant church leaders condemned the Papal decree on mixed marriages. * 2 April – The national population census was taken. * 16 May – The Cunard Line's struck a rock on entering Queenstown harbour. * 27 May – The first issue of the '' Irish Worker'' was published. The paper was the official organ of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union (ITGWU) and was edited by James Larkin. * 31 May – The RMS ''Titanic's'' hull was launched at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. It was the largest ship afloat. Her sister sailed for Liverpool the same day to take up transatlantic service. * 22 June – As George V was crowned King in London a Sinn Féin meeting at the Customs House in Dublin condemned Irish participation in the coronation ceremonies. * 8–12 July – King George V and Queen Mary made a five-day royal visit to Dublin which was the last to the city this century. On 8 July, they offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galway Bohemians F
Galway ( ; ga, Gaillimh, ) is a city in the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, which is the county town of County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, and is the sixth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 83,456. Located near an earlier settlement, Galway grew around a fortification built by the King of Connacht in 1124. A municipal charter in 1484 allowed citizens of the by then walled city to form a council and mayoralty. Controlled largely by a group of merchant families, the Tribes of Galway, the city grew into a trading port. Following a period of decline, as of the 21st century, Galway is a tourist destination known for festivals and events including the Galway Arts Festival. In 2018, Galway was named the European Region of Gastronomy. The city was the European Capital of Culture for 2020, alongside Rijeka, Croati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
