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The 19th with Joe O'Muircheartaigh 19th The 19th (26/02/08) | The 19th (26/02/08) |
| Written by Joe O Muircheartaigh | |
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AS Nemo Rangers were galloping away from Ballina Stephenites in the All-Ireland Club semi-final in Cusack Park on Sunday, news came through that St Vincent’s were in a canter of their own against Crossmaglen Rangers in Navan. Those results teed up a repeat of the 1973 All-Ireland final that went to a replay in Thurles, after a draw the first day out in Portlaoise. In the week that was, it was entirely appropriate that Nemo and Vincent’s should make it back to the final. It had all to do with the sad passing of one of Nemo’s greatest, Mick O’Donoghue, or Brother Fabian as he was known to many in Cooraclare, Cork and beyond. There was a minute’s silence in Brother Fabian’s memory in Cusack Park just before the throw-in, while long before the end of hostilities with Ballina, some Nemo old boys were thinking and talking about Brother Fabian again as they looked forward to renewing rivalries with St Vincent’s. It had all to do with Brother Fabian’s contribution to the Nemo story, whether it was on or off the field. He was one of the key figures in Nemo’s emergence and subsequent reign as the greatest club team ever, something Nemo old boys are quick to recognise. Registration is required to view this content, registration is FREE |
