Torpedoe Billy, Boxer, 1862 - 1939 Murphy, Thomas William 1862 - 1939 Boxer, tailor Thomas William Murphy, generally known as 'Torpedo Billy', was born at James Street, Arch Hill, Auckland, New Zealand, on 26 March 1862. He was the son of James Murphy, a gardener, and his wife, Johanna Cronin, who were Irish immigrants and devout Catholics. [ Read the rest ... ] admin on 23 Apr : 08:53 | The Doogan Memoirs - Book Launch In conjunction with the Games day on the 22nd April, Willie Joe Doogan is launching his book "A Pie and a Bottle of Milk" at around 3pm. The book is complemented by the poetry of 91 year old Willie Joe Doogan which is written in a carefully crafted and lyrical vein and expresses a strong desire to comment on and understand life as he sees it. [ Read the rest ... ] admin on 11 Apr : 17:13 | Planet FM: 104.6 (Community Radio) IRISH RADIO PROGRAMMES The Board of the Auckland Irish Society would like to extend a big thank-you to Oliver Lee for his continued support and promotion of our events and activities. Ireland Calling, Wednesdays 10-11pm with Oliver Lee Images of Ireland Sundays 11.35am-12.35pm with Olive Cullinane, Patrick Flynn, John Broderick & Bob Ferguson Submitted by allireland admin on 07 Apr : 00:00 | |
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