Royal Rathduane Reception for Three World Champions 2015

A spectacular welcome awaited the three World Taekwon-do Champions returning from the highly prestigious event in Rimini, Italy. Pictured from left: Nikodem Swiczewski (Rathmore and Poland), Jason Murphy, Rathduane and Fergal O'Connor, Rathmore. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — A spectacular welcome awaited the three World Taekwon-do Champions returning from the highly prestigious event in Rimini, Italy. Pictured from left: Nikodem Swiczewski (Rathmore and Poland), Jason Murphy, Rathduane and Fergal O’Connor, Rathmore. Sincere thanks to Darragh Murphy and Geraldine Dennehy for alerting us to the very historic world sporting occasion. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

A mighty bonfire on the side of the road at Rathduane marked the truly historic occasion and a Piper from Cullen Pipe Band led the large gathering to a marvellous celebratory Party at the closeby home of Tim and Breeda Murphy and Family. — A mighty bonfire on the side of the road on Tuesday, 30th June 2015 at 10.30 pm in Rathduane marked the truly historic occasion and a Piper from Cullen Pipe Band led the large gathering to a marvellous celebratory Party at the closeby very welcoming home of Tim and Breeda Murphy and Family pictured below with Helen also from Killarney Road (on extreme right).

A special interview was recorded with the three Champions and this may be heard on "Radio Treasures" on www.corkmusicstation.com on Tuesday 7th July at 10pm. — A special interview was recorded with the three Champions and this may be heard on “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com on Tuesday 7th July at 10pm. A great atmosphere was created for the Party with splendid public address and superb music while the amount of delicious food and drinks plus an amazing celebratory cake – all were awe-inspiring!

We three attended Coláiste Pádraig, Millstreet from 1963 and were in the same class. From left - Joe O'Riordan (Rathcoole and Rathduane), Séamus (Jimmy) Breen of Gneeveguilla and Ennis whom I had not met since1966 and is in fact Jason's uncle - brother of Jason's mother! — We three attended Coláiste Pádraig, Millstreet from 1963 and were in the same class. From left – Joe O’Riordan (Rathcoole and Rathduane), Séamus (Jimmy) Breen of Gneeveguilla and Ennis whom I had not met since1966 and is in fact Jason’s uncle – brother of Jason’s mother!

Let’s now enjoy over 90 more images recorded on Tuesday night as we extend our sincere congratulations to the valiant and truly magnificent World Champions of whom Millstreet and Rathmore is hugely proud and who are such a wonderful credit to their Parents and to their excellent Coach.

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