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Francis Devine

Goalscorer in Fohenagh's minor final, 1996

Summary

Francis Devine scored a goal as Fohenagh won the minor hurling final, 5-15 to 0-6, against Cappataggle at Duggan Park (Connacht Tribune, 13 September 1996)[1]. He was on the Fohenagh under-12 side that won the county title in 1990 (Connacht Tribune, 7 December 1990, p.23)[2]. He was in the team photo when the under-16s took the Galway title in 1995 (Connacht Tribune, 8 December 1995, p.8)[3]. The Connacht Tribune of 8 December 1995 names S. Devine in the Fohenagh side that beat Oranmore 7-2 to 0-1[3]. Fohenagh Minor hurling champion, 1996 (Galway GAA Roll of Honour)[4]. Pictured with the Fohenagh underage team of 1990 (A History of Fohenagh)[5]. A History of Fohenagh names Francis Devine, printed as F. Devine, among the Fohenagh under-16 champions of 1995 and the Fohenagh minor champions of 1996[5].

Pictures and clippings
In the papers

“Team photo of the Fohenagh under-16 B champions of 1995: F. O'Connell, J. Lohan, K. Mitchell, C. Lohan, N. Devine, C. Kennedy, O. Deeley, P. Sweeney, M. Devine, C. Molloy, D. Noone, D. Murphy, C. Glennon, S. Glennon, M. Curley, F. Devine, B. Lynskey, P. Lally, F. Lyons, B. Noone, B. Geraghty, S. Coughlan (A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155)[5].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

“Team photo of the Fohenagh minor C champions of 1996: G. Mitchell, R. Higgins, O. Deeley, P. Lohan, A. Moclair, C. Lohan, C. Kennedy, N. Devine, B. Noone, C. Molloy, S. Glennon, C. Glennon, B. Geraghty, P. Sweeney, P. Lally, B. Lynskey, F. Devine, P. Kelly, F. Lyons, K. Mitchell, M. Curley (A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155)[6].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

Career

1995

Played

  • Under-16 champions (1995)

1996

Played

  • Minor champions (1996)
Original documents

Original documents

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References

References

  1. Connacht Tribune · 13 Sep 1996 · p.4 · INA
  2. Connacht Tribune, 8 December 1995, p.8
  3. Connacht Tribune · 8 Dec 1995 · p.5 · INA
  4. Galway GAA roll of honour
  5. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155
  6. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.155

From A History of Fohenagh by Tony O'Gorman

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives

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