After Coolavanny Bingo won the National Coursing Derby in Powerstown Park in Clonmel last February, newspapers compared its significance to the best Kerry football had ever achieved in its long association with Croke Park glory. ‘Bingo’ showed all the attributes of a true champion most notably speed, stamina and a willingness to win – according…
Two greyhounds have been making the news locally in recent weeks. One whose promise has been fully realised on the coursing fields of the country – and in Clonmel in particular. Coolavanny Bingo got pride of place at the fore of the Castleisland St. Patrick’s Day Parade after he had won the BoyleSports Derby in…
When talk goes to the dogs in the Castleisland area, the names of notable trainers and of their famous charges roll off the tongues of the initiated. They’re called ‘Doggy Men’ here and you’ll hear the names of : Michael ‘Mickey’ Murphy, Timmy Nolan, Noel Browne, Tomo Burke, Bobby O’Connell, John Curtin, Paddy Begley, Mossie…
