Half a century of dedication – Pat English honoured

Patrick English (2nd right) proudly displaying his President's Award, in the company of John Cregan, Tommy O’Dwyer and Liam Lenihan.

Anglesborough man Pat English has had his many years of dedication and enthusiasm for the GAA honoured and recognised with a prestigious GAA President’s Award.

The Galtee Gaels clubman, who has been a player, officer and supporter with his club over many years, was credited with the Munster award for his half-century of hard work.

Pat started playing 59 years ago with the U12s and hasn’t stopped his involvement since. Growing up with the shop at Annaslinga Cross, Pat remembers the work that went into getting the news, in an era before mobile phones.

“I was very young, and at the crossroads lads would be waiting for lifts …”

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