Sadness at death of Tadgh Moynihan
Millstreet came to a standstill early this week as the local community came out in their droves to pay respect to the sadly departed Tadgh Moynihan.
Shock and disbelief surfaced in Ballydaly and Millstreet when it was learned of the sudden and unexpected death of Tadgh in a work related accident in Sydney, Austrailia. Indeed, his passing evoked widespread regret far and wide where Tadgh enjoyed universal respect.
A tremendous sportsman and lover of GAA games, soccer, rugby and rallying, Tadhg was to the forefront of all activities organised by local clubs - nothing was too big or small for the affable Tadgh in helping to improve the fortunes of individuals and teams. Indeed from far off shores and away from sport, Tadgh imparted guidance, advise and information, generously shared with young people in his native land contemplating or seeking out information on venturing down under to a new world.
Tadgh served as Chairman to Millstreet GAA from 2002-6 where the club developed and flourished, his dynamic and visionary ideas gave direction on a positive front. Under Tadgh's chairmanship, Millstreet GAA played host to its inaugural golf classic and it met with an overwhelming response, the venture raising invaluable funding for the club who had embarked on a number of developments including the upgrading of dressing rooms that was complimented by achievements on the field at adult and underage level.
Working in tandem with Millstreet Town Park Committee, Millstreet GAA club under Tadgh worked on developing superb playing surface and floodlit lighting helped generate a positive feedback, reflected on Millstreet playing host to Duhallow Junior A Football and Hurling Championship Finals, a County Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final and County Ladies senior football championship finals.
Behind the scenes, Tadgh worked ceaselessly in the best interests of people. During his tenure as club chairman, Millstreet regained the Duhallow JAFC, adding Junior Hurling League and U21 hurling championship titles. Indeed, if there was a job to be done, Tadgh did it from initiating fundraising drives to serving as selector to various team managements, from junior A football to minor hurling and underage level.
Above all, Tadgh was a sports fan, travelling far and wide in support of Cork teams and Munster rugby in Heineken Cup from Cardiff, France to far off Spain. Tadgh held a keen interest too in soccer, enjoying internationals to becoming manager to Keim AFC in the Cork AUL.
Even while residing in the Sydney, Millstreet, Duhallow, Cork and Munster was never far from Tadgh's heart. And through the mediums of The Corkman to the internet, he followed teams and submitted material involving Millstreet exiles in gaelic games to the progress of his son Eoin and friend Charlie Drake in rallying.
Guards od honours at the removal came from Millstreet GAA, Ballydaly GAA, Keim AFC and his former work colleagues at Molex. Tadgh's friendship stretched far and wide, his passing evoking a deep sense of loss. Sincere sympathy is extended to Tadhg's bereaved family. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Courtesy of the Corkman
30th September, 2010 Tweet

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