We are the champions

Rinn Ua Cuanach 3-5
St. Mollerans 2.5
Magnificent Rinn Ua gCuanach created Hurling History at Dungarvan's Fraher's field on last Saturday. The Gaeltacht men came out on top in a thrilling County IHC decider. Their success in the Tom Lannon Perptual Cup qualifies them to participate in the 2009 county Senior Championships.This will generate a great deal of interest in the parish and is something to look forward to next year. There has never been as much excitement in the parish since the famous Ring Soprano, Clíona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda broke the windows during her performance of 'Orphée aux enfers' in the local Local Halla.
The team ; P.O' Cathain. S.O' Currin. L. O' Currin. S.O' Lionain. E. Breathnach. D. Breathnach, C. O' Murchadha. T O hUallachain. P. O murchadha. S O' ceallaigh. N.O' Murchadha. m Tobin. L O' lionain. C. O' Conchuir. J. O' hArtaigh.. E O' Crotaigh. L.de Gras. scorers; L.O'Lionain - one goal. P.O' Murchu four points. C O' Conchuir two goals. S.O' ceallaigh one point. This was undoubtfully an outstanding performance from the Gaeltic, and all are to be commended. There was much celebrating throughout the night and large quanties of beverage was consumed in the Parish.
pictures by Clíona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda.

News from Ring

These all clipped from local newspapers, click on the image to enlarge

Ring people Dungarvan, Co, waterford

Mrs. Manahan from Ring and Johnston Burke. Mrs. Manahan had a little shop in the Fraher field in Dungarvan where she sold sweets and minerals.

West Waterford I.R.A. 1920

Mr. Pax Whelan Brigade staff O.C. West Waterford I.R.A Brigade 1920
And Mr.Ned Kirby West waterford Brigade 1920 pictured with his granddaughter Helen Barry, probably in 1950