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Fohenagh

Hurling, 1950s–1980s

Frank Madden

Starred in goal as Fohenagh won the Kenny Cup, 1959

Summary

Frank Madden starred in goal with many wonderful saves when Fohenagh won the Kenny Cup for the first time in 1959, beating holders Turloughmore (Connacht Tribune, 2 May 1959, p.14)[1]. He was in goal for Fohenagh against Killimordaly in the 1963 semi-final, when Fohenagh went through to the county senior final (Connacht Tribune, 3 August 1963, p.30)[2]. In the 1963 county final he made many excellent saves against Turloughmore (Connacht Tribune, 28 December 1963, p.3)[3]. A 1984 tribute named him among the players who wore the Fohenagh jersey with pride and distinction (Connacht Tribune, 17 August 1984, p.27)[4]. Fohenagh defence (Connacht Tribune 1960 SHC final)[4]. He was named on Fohenagh XV in the 1959 Galway SHC final replay vs Castlegar (Connacht Tribune 19 Sep 1959; Fohenagh 3-9, Castlegar 4-5)[5]. He was named as F. Madden in the 1959 Senior County Hurling Champions photo and the 1960 Senior Hurling Champions photo[5]. The book lists Frank Madden among the Fohenagh players picked for the Galway team in the late 1950s. The Westmeath Independent of 25 April 1953 names Frank Madden of Fohenagh in the East Board selection that beat Skehanagh 6-5 to 2-5 (Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Westmeath Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2)[6].

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In the papers

“Fohenagh led 3-6 to 0-4 at the break, then had to hang on as Claregalway came storming back, and the afternoon got so lively that the Gardaí had to help out[7].”

Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives

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“Front row: T. Moylette, G. Sweeney, F. Glynn, A. O'Gorman, M. Glynn (captain), P. J. Lally, T. Sweeney, L. Manning[8].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.149

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

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References

References

  1. Connacht Tribune, 2 May 1959, p.14
  2. Sweeny scores 12 points as Fohenagh reach the county final, Connacht Tribune, 3 August 1963, p.30
  3. Connacht Tribune, 28 December 1963, p.3
  4. Tony O'Gorman and the Fohenagh jersey, Connacht Tribune, 17 August 1984, p.27
  5. Fohenagh team photo after first Galway SHC title vs Castlegar, Connacht Tribune · 19 Sep 1959 · champions caption · INA
  6. Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Westmeath Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2
  7. Fohenagh 4-7, Claregalway 4-6, Connacht Tribune · 3 Oct 1953 · p.22 · INA
  8. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.149

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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