Tuesday 14th January 2003 saw the Abbey Past Pupils Sports Association honour past pupil Joe Kernan with a special tribute 'This is your Life'. Armagh's All-Ireland winning boss was surprised by Aidan o'Rourke - Chairman of Abbey Past Pupils Sports Association at the Canal Court Hotel and was whisked away by limousine for the evening's presentation. The Carrickdale Hotel was packed tight as the family and friends of Joe stood along side Armagh fans to honour the man who brought the Sam Maguire cup home to the Orchard County. Joe's friends and team mates past and present had gathered to watch the sports star honoured. Among those who had made the journey for the celebrations were 19 of the 1977 Dublin All-Ireland winning side. There were also a number of representatives from the 1953 team, the first Orchard County side to reach the All-Ireland Final. Other friends who could not attend the tribute sent greetings by video.Click on picture to enlarge image.
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Ambushed |
The Kernan Family |
The Half Time Plaque |
Mr & Mrs Kernan |
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Main Banner |
Bag piped Procession |
Making the way to the stage |
Mr & Mrs Kernan |
Scanning the audience |
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Abbey Students Acting as Joe's Escort Party |
Mr & Mrs Kernan |
Mr & Mrs Kernan |
Greeting from Joe's mother |
Kernan Family |
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Kernan Family |
Joe's sons greet him |
Family Greeting |
Members of the Kernan Family |
1972 Abbey MacRory team |
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Business Colleagues |
Family Members |
Armagh Team 1977 |
1977 Captain Mr Jimmy Smith |
Armagh Team 1977 |
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Armagh Team 1977 |
Greeting The Dubs |
Dublin Team 1977 |
Crossmaglen Team |
Jim McConville Crossmaglen |
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Kerry Guests |
Ger Power - Kerry |
Special Guests |
Special Guests |
Special Guests |
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Special Guests |
Special Guests |
Eamon Coleman - Derry |
Dominic Corrigan - Fermanagh |
Peter Canavan - Tyrone |
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John O'Mahony - Galway |
Adrain Logan - UTV |
Michael O Muircheairtaigh |
Colm O'Rourke - RTE |
Joes Response to RTE |
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'Pat Spillanes Mother' |
Jack O'Shea - Kerry |
Benny Tierney |
The Half Time Plaque |
Sam |
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Kieran McGeeney |
Armagh Team 2002 |
Kieran McGeeney |
Joe |
This Is Your Life |
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Viewing the 760 crowd |
Mr & Mrs Kernan |
Tribute Night |
