1980s–2000s
Noel Higgins
Fohenagh goalkeeper on the Connacht under-16 title side, 1989
Summary
Fohenagh goalkeeper on the Connacht U-16 title side (Connacht Tribune, 27 Oct 1989)[1]. The Connacht Tribune of 2 November 1984 named Noel Higgins among Fohenagh's best in the under-12 final at Loughrea[2]. On 14 September 1990 the line against Annaghdown prints N. Higgins as Fohenagh won 3-7 to 0-8 at Loughrea (Connacht Tribune, 14 September 1990)[3]. The Tuam Herald of 27 February 1999 named Noel Higgins among Fohenagh's best in the junior hurling league[4]. On 8 March 2002 the line for Ahascragh-Fohenagh against Oranmore-Maree prints Noel Higgins (Connacht Tribune, 8 March 2002)[5]. He was named among those who best served Fohenagh in goal in the 1995 Junior win over Ballygar (Connacht Tribune, 1 Sep 1995)[6]. In goal for Fohenagh in the 1996 county Junior win over Ahascragh, 1-9 to 1-7 (Connacht Tribune, 21 June 1996), and again named in goal among Fohenagh's best in the Castleblakeney Festival final (Connacht Tribune, 8 August 1997)[7]. Also in the Ahascragh-Fohenagh XV for the 2001 Caltra Festival final (Connacht Tribune, 22 Mar 2002)[8]. Galway GAA names Noel Higgins in the front row of the Ahascragh-Fohenagh champions of 2009 (Galway GAA roll of honour 2009)[9]. Pictured with the Fohenagh underage team of 1990 (A History of Fohenagh)[10].
Pictures and clippings
- Connacht Tribune, 2 Nov 1984
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 2 Nov 1984
- Connacht Tribune, 27 Oct 1989
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 27 Oct 1989
- A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.154
A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.154
- Connacht Tribune, 7 Dec 1990
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 7 Dec 1990
- A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.152
A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.152
- Connacht Tribune, 5 Nov 1993
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 5 Nov 1993
- Connacht Tribune, 1 Sep 1995
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 1 Sep 1995
- Connacht Tribune, 21 Jun 1996
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 21 Jun 1996
- Connacht Tribune, 6 Dec 1996
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 6 Dec 1996
- Connacht Tribune, 8 Aug 1997
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 8 Aug 1997
- Connacht Tribune, 22 Mar 2002
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 22 Mar 2002
In the papers
Original documents
Original documents
Team photo: 1993 Fohenagh county junior hurling finalists, including Michael Coen and mascot Daniel Lyons
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References
References
- Fohenagh capture U-16 hurling title, Connacht Tribune · 27 Oct 1989 · p.14 · INA
- Vital For St. Thomas, Connacht Tribune · 2 Nov 1984 · p.14 · INA
- Connacht Tribune · 14 Sep 1990 · p.15 · INA
- Tuam Herald · 27 Feb 1999 · p.19 · INA
- Connacht Tribune · 8 Mar 2002 · p.4 · INA
- Fohenagh Win, Connacht Tribune · 1 Sep 1995 · p.7 · INA
- Connacht Tribune · 21 Jun 1996 · p.4 · INA
- Winners of Festival test, Connacht Tribune · 22 Mar 2002 · p.7 · INA
- Galway GAA roll of honour
- A History of Fohenagh (Tony O'Gorman) · ch.17 · p.152, 154
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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