Carrig na bhear’s Dorgan a great GAA man who’ll be greatly missed

THE death occurred on June 22 at the Mercy Hospital Cork of Oliver (Ollie) Dorgan from Ballinglough, Carraig na bhear. The late Ollie was very well known in sporting circles over a huge area. In his early 70s, he had been in ill health for a while which he bore with great dignity. He had a huge interest in Gaelic Games but though he never played the sport. He was involved in management and mentoring of teams in Carraig going back many years. He was also on the Grounds committee and the first to be contacted for cutting the pitch and lining the field for games. In his younger days he loved to listen to the late Micheál Ó Hehir on radio broadcasting hurling and football long before TV. He attended matches at all levels. He had a great interest in up and coming Cork players particularly at Under-16 and Minor levels. He had a vast knowledge and would spot a rising player. He attended many Harty Cup games all over the province. He helped out as an umpire with many referees within Cork and further afield. Ollie was a great Cork follower and attended matches all over Ireland being a regular Croke Park attender on big days. In his earlier days he was also a keen Trout Angler representing Glenville/Kildinan Trout Angling Club. He spent many hours on the banks of the River Bride. In earlier years he was a member of the Glenville Handball and Squash club. He pulled tug o’ war with the great Keame club in the 60s and was a member of their successful team that won All Ireland Senior honours in the late 60s. He was a very good neighbour and helped out many people in need. He was a religious man, was an organiser of the Cloyne Diocesan Lourdes trips and yearly he would do a Night Vigil to Knock. The late Ollie was a gentleman and an all round sportsman. Oliver was a Presiding Officer at Glenville National School on the day of elections for many years. His funeral was held on Thursday. The funeral was private in accordance with HSE and Government guidelines relating to public gatherings due to Covid-19. There was a guard of honour by the Carraig na Bhear GAA club as the cortège made its way to the Church of the Immaculate Conception for Requiem Mass. His coffin was draped in the Carraig na Bhear colours. Interment took place to Dunbollogue Cemetery. To his brothers, Willie, John, Jimmy, sisters in law, Breda, Helena, nephews Cian, Keiran, Aaron, niece Caroline relatives neighbours and many friends we tender our sincere sympathy.