The Late Mick Croker The hurling fraternity in east Limerick and the parish of Donoughmore and Knockea, mourned the passing of Mick Croker, Glen, Ballyneety. He died in his 93rd year, during which he devoted himself to his family and to sport which he enjoyed with a passion both as a player and administrator. He was born in Ballinagarde in 1912 - he saw many changes and happenings during his lifetime and this was reflected in his knowledge of history and matters relating to his own place. The Limerick Shoe Company was his place of employment for many years and his place of relaxation was the hurling field. In 1946 he won a county junior hurling medal with Couth Liberties and prior to that he was one of the founder members of the east Limerick GAA board. He was life president of this body at the time of his passing. Junior players could play in the senior grade at the time and Mick played Senior with Fedamore in 1944, 1945 and 1946. Back in 1937 he was chairman of South Liberties and he went on to be secretary of the club for many more years. He served as a selector with club and county and with Geraldines selection. His training was done in Russell's Lawn when his days work was completed. It was common sight to see the green and gold jerseys of the Liberties hanging on the clothes line at the back of the house - his later wife, Moll, washed and repaired the gear free of charge for the club. Three years ago he was honoured with a sports star award for his services to sport. A link with the past sporting and social life of the Ballyneety area is now extinguished and we are all the poorer for the death of Mick Croker. Courtesy of Limerick Leader 03 December 2005 Tweet

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