Tom Fogarty (hurler)
Fr. Thomas Fogarty (born 1951) is a Roman Catholic priest and former hurler who played as a left corner-back at senior level for the Tipperary county team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Tomás Ó Fogartaigh | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Left corner-back | ||
| Born | 1951 Templetuohy, County Tipperary, Ireland | ||
| Occupation | Roman Catholic priest | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Moyne–Templetuohy | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Tipperary titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
1975-1976 | Tipperary | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
Born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, Fogarty first played competitive hurling in his youth. attended Thurles CBS, and trained for the priesthood at St. Patrick's College, Thurles and was ordained for the Diocese of Cashel and Emly.
Hurling career
He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor teams as a dual player before later joining the under-21 hurling side. He joined the senior panel during the 1975 championship. Fogarty was an unused substitute during his career and ended his playing days without silverware.[citation needed]
At club level Fogarty was a one-time championship medallist with Moyne–Templetuohy.[citation needed]
Fogarty retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1976 championship.[citation needed]
In retirement from playing Fogarty became involved in team management and coaching. After acting as coach and selector with the Tipperary minor and under-21 teams he later managed both Tipperary and Offaly.[1]
Honours
Player
- Moyne–Templetuohy
- Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1971
- St Patrick's College, Thurles
- Higher Education Hurling League (Runners Up) : 1976[2]
Manager
- Galway
Academic and clerical career
Fr. Fogarty B.A., M.A., has served as the president of St. Patrick's College, Thurles since May 2004, having been a lecturer in Pastoral Theology, and Vice-President of St. Patrick's College from 1993 to 1995. Diocesan Secretary and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly from 1989–1997.[3] He has presided over St. Patrick's College, Thurles, as it developed into a College of Education, developing links with the Tipperary Institute, the University of Limerick and now to its incorporation into Mary Immaculate College.[4]
Publications
- Celebrating the Spirit in our Midst: Spirituality for our Times Published by St. Patrick's College, Thurles, 2005.
- "Has Sport replaced Religion?", Intercom, published by Veritas Group, May 2009;
- "Is Sport the new Religion?", Intercom, published by Veritas Group, June 2009.
References
- ^ Harrington, John (4 October 2001). "Offaly's newest outsider faces instant pressure". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ 'Strong Sprinkling of Wicklow Men recall St Patricks College Victory' by Martin Doogue, Wicklow People, 23 April 2014.
- ^ Staff - Fr. Tom Fogarty 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine St. Patrick's College, Thurles website
- ^ Mary Immaculate College expands its geographical footprint Mary Immaculate Students Union