On bank-holiday Monday, August 3rd, two well known Woodquay Pubs battled it out in Terryland in a game organised to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. Both teams featured regular customers from both the Goalpost and Hughes Bar (some more regular then others, indeed you might say resident rather than regular) as well as some well lubricated and vocal support for each establishment. Sporadic bouts of ill feeling, commonplace between the two pubs, was replaced for the day with laughter and healthy “slagging” as both teams fought to maintain bragging rights for the Woodquay area. A pedestrian but very enjoyable game finished honours even on a one-all score line, and the penalty shootout is best forgotten.
This post is dedicated to Eoin O’Sullivan (Sully) who passed away recently from symptoms associated with MS. Sully was a remarkable character who carried his illness without complaint throughout his entire adult life. He was a great supporter of Galway Bohemians and regularly attended games when his illness allowed. He also fondly reminisced about his early Gaelic football playing career with Fr Griffins and often delighted in pulling his trump card with St Michaels players and supporter who dared slag his club’s current miss-fortune; “how many senior titles have ye won?” Sharp as a tack Sully loved to socialise, particularly holding court in Annie Lees and later in Monroes. Sunday evenings were spent discussing everything from football to politics late into the evening and Sully’s observations were always well thought-out and pertinent. He always remained up-beat and cheerful and was a truly likable and engaging guy. He passed away gently on the 5th July 2009, not long after celebrating his 40th birthday.
Drinking deep from the cup of life feeling its’ effect on my heart and soul,
Once upon a wrong path now upon the right, feeling the effect is my goal.
And as I look to the rear the only voice I hear, is my own.
And it says “keep looking in front of you don’t look back whatever you do.
Keep going forward and leave your past behind.
Rest your soul, ease your mind, and give yourself just a little more time.
And in the meantime drink deep from the cup of life.”
- Patrick Allen Rodriquez (2009)
Tags: Eoin O'Sullivan, Goalpost, Hughes, Terryland
