The man who put the ball in the back of the English net to launch new book in Limerick
CAPPAMORE Celtic brought Roy Keane to Limerick in 2017 and now they are set to welcome Ray Houghton.
The man who famously put the ball in the English net in the Euros in 1988 will help Cappamore Celtic to celebrate 30 years in the Limerick District League and launch The Cappamore Story, a history of the club written and produced by Joe Diggins, club stalwart.
Cappamore's own Noel Mooney, CEO of Welsh FA, will join Ray and Joe and a big crowd at a dinner dance this Friday night, November 24 in the Castletroy Park Hotel.
Joe said the popularity of football in Ireland surged due to the success of Jack Charlton's Irish team.
“This led young individuals from Cappamore joining teams in nearby areas to pursue their passion for the sport. The pivotal moment in Cappamore's football history occurred when eight players from Cappamore had a very successful season with a neighbouring parish.
“This achievement prompted a discussion about why Cappamore didn't have its own football club. A notice was posted in O'Dwyer's window, announcing an upcoming meeting to form a soccer club. Four people attended and they were the founding members who established Cappamore Celtic,” said Joe.
This marked the beginning of the club's journey in providing a platform for football enthusiasts in the Cappamore area. Over the next three decades, the junior team achieved significant success, winning numerous cups, and securing many promotions.
The club now has 21 teams of men, ladies and juveniles.
“The history of Cappamore Celtic reflects a strong commitment to youth development for players of all ages and skill levels, competitive success, and inclusivity within the local football community, contributing to the development and promotion of football in the region,” said Joe, who tells the story beautifully both in words and pictures in The Cappamore Story.
For more information on the book and tickets to the dinner dance to hear Ray Houghton speak contact 085 7172928.