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Youghal’s Eddie O’Sullivan Will “Never Die Wondering”
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On Friday night last, Eddie paid a trip to his hometown to launch his Autobiography, “Never Die Wondering”. The launch was to take place at 6pm in Read and Write, but long before the designated time the people arrived to get a copy of his book, signed personally by Youghal’s famous son. Report Denise FitzGerald/Photo Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
Youghal's Eddie O'Sulllivan has a laugh with his uncle Michael Coveney at the booksigning
The excitement and expectation was palpable but particularly obvious was the sense of awe which prevailed with all the youngsters who came along to cheer their hero. Young rugby players from the local Youghal Rugby Football Club were decked in their best gear which, many years ago, was worn proudly by Eddie himself. A guard of honour greeted Eddie and cheers from the queue which was patiently waiting. Eddie wasted no time, greeting most of the people by name, and shaking the hands of the older fans in friendship and greeting.
Eddie O’Sullivan has made history as the longest serving national coach in Irish rugby history, producing a team which rose to third in the world rankings. Eddie laid down the standards for the team to fulfil its Grand Slam potential which, when added to the three Triple Crowns he won his six year reign, makes Youghal’s Eddie O’Sullivan a legend.
His autobiography is the candid story of Ireland’ famous rugby coach, but it is also much, much more. It is written in the most wonderful easy flowing way, with anecdotes and stories of his life covering both his life as a boy growing up in the town of Youghal and his experiences all over the world. In fact, when reading the book one can visualise Eddie quite clearly, as it is told in his own easy way.
Known and famous world wide, the same Eddie O’Sullivan is known in his home town of Youghal and surrounds as a modest, ordinary guy with no airs or graces, who has the time of day for everyone. In Youghal Eddie O’Sullivan is a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a relative. He is a neighbour, a friend, a former rugby colleague, an ex pupil. In fact, he is a really nice boy! On Friday night last, those relatives and friends were among the huge turnout which came along to pay honour to him, and Eddie had a huge smile of welcome for every one of them. The one way traffic system on the main street was in trouble with the numbers of people determined to get into Read and Write and shake the hand of this much loved man.
There can be no doubt in anybody’s mind that, as far as the love, respect and admiration of the people of Youghal and East Cork are concerned, Eddie O’Sullivan will most certainly Never Die Wondering!
Click on image (allow a few seconds to load) to see Eddie O’Sullivan sign his autobiography at the Read and Write shop, North Main St. Youghal Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
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Eddie O’ Sullivan signs his book ‘Never Die Wondering’/ Autobiography of Eddie O’ Sullivan, the candid story of Ireland’s longest serving coach Photo Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
99 – Large Crowds attend the event
01 – Tom Troy with a signed copy of Eddie O’ Sullivan’s autobiography
04 – Biddy Coveney with Eddie O’ Sullivan
06 – Eddie has a laugh with his uncle Michael Coveney
10 – Eddie with his aunt Margaret Fitzgerald, her husband Eddie and daughter Deirdre
13 – Eddie with his nephew and niece Clara and Cillian Power
15 – Eddie with Fionn, Cian and Orna Kenneally
24 – Don Mulcahy and his nephew Ciarán with Eddie
28 – Aingeal Ní Dhomnaill with Eddie
29/30/31 – Large crowds queue for Eddie at the Read & Write, Youghal
33 – Sheila Coveney, Maeve Kenneally, Margaret & Deirdre Fitzgerald
35 – Read & Write staff Mary Kenefick and Mary Heffernan
37 – John & Tina Coleman with Eddie
38 – Eddie signs his autobiography for Larry Cunningham
41 – Eddie and Norman MacDonald
44 – Eddie and Mary Linehan-Foley
45 – Eddie and Michael Kelly
47 – Eddie and William Moloney
49 – Sarah Brosnan with Eddie
50 – Anne and Edel Cooney with Eddie
52 – Sharon and John Flavin representing Youghal Chamber with Eddie
54 – Sidney Howe with Eddie
57 – Brendan Murphy with Eddie
59 – Will, Noreen, Jamie and Emma Varney pictured with Eddie
61 – David and Catherine Kelly with Eddie
63 – Mick McCarthy with Eddie
64 – Jean, Marie and Remy Bernard with Eddie
66 – Mary Clohessy with Eddie
67 – Mary Clohessy and Kay Clohessy and kids with Eddie
68 – John Lawlor with Eddie
74 – Mayor of Youghal Sandra McLellan with Eddie
75 – Frank Morrissey with Eddie
76 – Eddie Irwin with Eddie
78 – Paudie Mulcahy and nephew Paul with Eddie
80 – Margaret and Sarah Simkin with Eddie
82 – Phil and Angela Fitzgerald with Eddie
83 – Niamh Coveney with Eddie
87 – Ronan Coveney with Eddie
89 – Evelyn and Leslie Snell
93 – Seamus Curran and Richenda Kelly with Eddie
94 – JJ and Tess O’ Brien, Teresa and Michael Hegarty with Eddie
95 – Rachel Goggin with Eddie
98/99 – Eddie signs his autobiography for young fans
403 – Liam & Kathleen Coveney, Leah Broderick, Saoirse and Éimhín Dewan with Eddie
405 – Niamh, Fergus and Eileen Quill with Eddie
408 – Teresa and Billy Collins with Eddie
415 – John Fitzgibbon with Eddie
416 – Bill Twamley with Eddie
417 – Ken, Sarah and Killian Healy with Eddie
423 – Carmel O’ Halloran with Eddie
427 – Anna-May O’ Brien with Eddie
432 – 85 year old Mary Dunne from Portarlington, Co. Laois with her daughter Paula and family chats with Eddie O’ Sullivan
437 – Read & Write shop owner Tony Glavin with Ger and Pat Motherway and Eddie O’ Sullivan
440 – Read & Write shop owner Tony Glavin with Eddie O’ Sullivan
442 – The O’ Flaherty Family with Eddie
443 – Kieran O’ Keeffe with Eddie
447 – Eddie O’ Sullivan with the rugby backline Paddy Lane, Colin Broderick and Charlie O’ Neill
449 – Colin Broderick with Eddie
452 – Eddie O’ Sullivan with fans
457 – Eddie with Thomas and Mary Clohessy
458 – Pat Lynch with Eddie
459 – Joy Bryan with Eddie
461 – Carmel Cooper and daughters Millie and Ciara with Eddie
465 – Remy Bernard with Eddie
466 – Joan Cashman with Eddie
468 – Mary Kenefick with Eddie
470 – Brian, Dara, Sarah and Aaron Murphy with Eddie
472 – Ger and Catherine Swayne
473 – Eddie with Paul Kenny and Seán de Paor
476 – Anne Anglesey from Tallow, Co. Waterford with Eddie
478 – Alicia and Seán O’ Brien with Eddie
479 – Eddie with Dara Murphy and Tony Glavin from Read & Write
483 – Eddie O’ Sullivan in conversation with Cork Amnesty Group Co-Ordinator Jay Flavin
484 – Evan Kennedy and Fionn Kenneally with Eddie
491 – Eddie O’ Sullivan delighted in the company of the friendly staff of the Read & Write shop Mary Heffernan, Joan Cashman, Breeda O’ Sullivan, Dara Murphy, Angela Cronin and Mary Kenefick
494 – Conor Finn and Kelly O’ Sullivan with Eddie
497 – Eddie O’ Sullivan with his family
499 – Pat McMahon with Eddie
501 – Eddie’s No. 1 fan Beverley O’ Brien and her mother Mary at the booksigning
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