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Sars book launch – Nostalgia Movie Clip
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Local author and historian Mike Hackett launched his latest book about the town on Fri. night 22nd Oct. 2010 at the GAA Pavilion. This is Mike’s 10th book and by far his favourite work. Mike started his latest book last February and felt that there was some aspects of the town that needed to be covered and Sarsfield Terrace was one of them. Help from residents of the terrace, like Kay Cronin, Maurice Ahern, Ann Tomlin, Fr. Donal Hussey to name but a few, wrote pieces for his book which is a compilation of anecdotes from residents living and former residents of ‘The Terrace’, Cork Hill and Windmill Hill.
Click on video to watch the nostalgic 8 min movie clip of Mike Hackett’s book launch
The book is basically a social history of the area with many photographs of great interest. Mary Ann Smyth was asked to launch the book being the Queen of the terrace. Aine Neville O’Donoghue, Kathleen Quinn and Peter Lee provided the entertainment to the packed house. Proceeds from the book go to the Leukemia section of the Mercy Hospital, Cork
Mike, accompanied by his wife Mary and family, was in great form and at home for the book launch, while his brother Martin was MC for the evening. Canon Tom Browne, Mayor of Youghal Mary Linehan Foley, Mary Anne Smyth spoke to the capacity crowds who turned up to thank Mike personally on his his magnificent book on magnificent people.
Large crowds turn up for the launch of Mike Hackett's book 'Sars'
Book available in most bookshops in town and in Quinn’s Shop Ardmore
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Excellent coverage Mike you captured every one on the night. Fanastic night held by 1 and all. Love the music in the backround. Great success for Mike Hackett 10th book, proceeds going to a great cause.
Well done Michael and Bobby on the great production of the photo clips – Looks like it was a brilliant night that was being enjoyed by the huge crowd in attendance – Well done and congratulations once again to Michael Hackett who truly espouses the real community spirit. B
One word EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!