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Latest news from the village- 03.10.13
Triple all Ireland Title for Coachford Congratulations to the Broomhill Tractor Builders from Coachford Co. Cork who have won the All Ireland Ferguson 20 Tractor Building title for the third time. The competition held at the national Ploughing Championships saw the team … Continue reading
Latest news from the Village – 24.09.13
Walk This Way October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Centra Coachford is organising a fundraising charity walk on Sunday October 6th at 11.30am. This is a fun walk and everyone is welcome to take part and support a great cause. … Continue reading
News from the village 19.09.13
Garda camera van angers motorists A lot of motorists are being caught speeding at the GAA pitch in Coachford by the Garda Mobile Safety Camera Van. The 50km an hour speed zone is being strictly enforced from both directions at … Continue reading
Well done to Aghabullogue Under 16 footballers
Well done to Aghabullogue Under 16 footballers for their unbelievable display on Monday night in the East Region under 16 B championship final. The boys were losing to a superb Cill na Martra side by 6 goals and 9 points … Continue reading
News from the Village 12.09.13
Coachford Festival donates €7000 to charities Broomhill Vintage Club presented the proceeds of their Coachford Autumn Festival to five charities last weekend. Due to the huge support of the festival’s sponsors, participants, supporters, visitors and stewards the club found … Continue reading
John Longs Poem
Many were asking for the poem that John Long recited as his party piece for the Bachelor of the Festival. Here it is: In Johnnys Dreams!’ By Johnny Long and Pat Murray 1 I’m just a normal guy, just … Continue reading
Our Summer of 2013
It looks like its over, this glorious summer of 2013. In early Spring we feared the worse with constant rain and bitter cold but then it started…… a few good days to begin with and promises from Donegal fishermen and … Continue reading
Festival raises €7,000 for charity
Broomhill Vintage Club will present the proceeds of the Coachford Autumn Festival to five charities on Saturday night at O’Riordan’s Bar Coachford. Due to the huge support of the festival’s sponsors, participants, supporters, visitors and stewards the club is in … Continue reading
Latest News from the Village 05.09.13
Coachford Turns Red for the Weekend The Village of Coachford is decked out in red in support of the Cork hurlers in their efforts to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup back to leeside. Most of the shops and pubs have Cork Jerseys in their windows … Continue reading
News from the Village 29.08.13
Graveyard Stories The ACR Heritage group marked national heritage week by hosting a very entertaining and informative talk on those that are interred in the two old Graveyards in Coachford. The talk, given by local historian, Anthony Greene touched on … Continue reading
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