Gobnait Twomey’s Wonderful 90th Birthday Party

A wonderful gathering of family and friends celebrating at the home of Annmarie and Jerry O’Mahony, Clara, Millstreet on the splendidly uplifting occasion of the 90th birthday of Gobnait Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace on Friday, 20th January 2012. Gobnait is seated at centre wearing her birthday badge. More pictures to follow later. A very Happy Birthday, Gobnait - Sincere Friend of so many people. (S.R.)

Tank Driscoll

Forty years ago i met him going to Croke Park on a football train
And fond memories of him with me does remain
A gentle giant of a man without any conceit
Once a household name by the fans of Millstreet

A stalwart defender in the gaelic football game
He was built like a tank and Tank was his nickname
He was of Clondrohid and was widely known
And in Millstreet the Club that he played for they claimed him for their own

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