Day: December 31, 2010
Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim
Four energetic gentlemen have already completed the Sponsored Swim today – the final day of 2010 but on 01/01/’11 – assembling at 12.00 noon with the actual swim taking place at 12.30 p.m. – the large group of enthusiasts will [read more …] “Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim”
The Man From Gortavehy
If you’re Irish and in Melbourne and live up the Preston way
Give a call on Johnny Tarrant it will help to make his day
And he’ll give you a huge welcome as he has a heart of gold
That great man from Gortavehy a few with two score years old.
.
He’s worked hard throughout Australia for fifteen long years or more
And he’s still the same John Tarrant as I knew in days of yore
He still speaks with Irish accent and he hasn’t changed one bit
And at heart he’s still a youngster with a mighty sense of wit.
Coursing Continues
The Second and last day of the Annual Coursing continues in the town Park in Millstreet. Left standing after the first day yesterday and in the final rounds today are:
DERBY TRIAL STAKE
Millridge Eoin, Cillowen Bandit, Big Man Down, Sound Pistol, Pay Me,Foundation Stone Gael, force Wind, Cousin Denny.
OAKS TRIAL STAKE
Boomting Lucy, Ballymac Rudi, Ducie Shore, Latest Action, Aghaburren Becky, Why Tanyardpenny, Cheryl, Smile Enough
NORTH CORK CUP
Brazing Serpent, Shandrum Bar, Clon Allstar, Party Jay Cee, Tubbermartin Lad, Bluebird Boyo, Millbridge Eoin, Enjoythesunshine