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Hurling, 1950s–1960s

Tony O'Gorman

Selected for Galway v Tipperary (National League, 30 Oct 1960)

Summary

The Connacht Tribune of 29 January 2021 prints "Anthony O'Gorman (captain)" in the front row of the Fohenagh side that "claimed back-to-back Galway senior hurling titles", the team Tony O'Gorman captained when they retained the Galway senior hurling title in 1960[1]. On 6 June 1961 he was the star of the full-back line as Fohenagh, the holders, beat Maree 5-6 to 1-5 at the Kenny Memorial Stadium, Athenry (Connacht Sentinel, 6 June 1961)[2]. The Tuam Herald of 3 September 1960 called Tony O'Gorman 'coolness personified', and wrote that "He proved a capable captain last Sunday in the wonderful way he marshalled his men"[3]. The Connacht Tribune of 28 January 1961 wrote of Tony O'Gorman, "who hurls with Fohenagh" (parish hurler)[4]. The Connacht Tribune of 27 May 1961 wrote of "Tony O'Gorman, Fohenagh, who starred in the Fitz gibbon Cup" (fitzgibbon games)[5]. The Connacht Tribune of 17 August 1984 remembered that Tony O'Gorman and the players of that era "wore the Fohenagh jersey with pride and distinction"[6].

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“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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“Fohenagh led 1-3 to 0-0 at half-time, then Maree hit three quick goals and a Fohenagh goal was ruled out[8].”

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References

  1. Connacht Tribune · 29 Jan 2021 · pp.82–83 · Stephen Glennon
  2. Connacht Sentinel · 6 Jun 1961 · p.3 · INA
  3. Tuam Herald · 3 Sep 1960 · p.1
  4. Tony O'Gorman hurls with Fohenagh, Connacht Tribune · 28 Jan 1961 · p.7 · parish hurler · INA
  5. Tony O'Gorman starred in the Fitzgibbon Cup, Connacht Tribune · 27 May 1961 · p.14 · fitzgibbon games · INA
  6. Tony O'Gorman and the Fohenagh jersey, Connacht Tribune · 17 Aug 1984 · p.27 · INA
  7. Fohenagh 4-7, Claregalway 4-6, Connacht Tribune · 3 Oct 1953 · p.22 · INA
  8. Maree 4-2, Fohenagh 2-3: the 'travesty' at Loughrea, Connacht Sentinel · 20 Oct 1953 · p.3 · INA

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 Shared by a club member, Tuam Herald, 3 Sep 1960 Connacht Tribune, courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives Shared by a club member, Connacht Tribune, 15 Oct 1960

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