Eamonn Deacy - RIP

[martin@ardenley]

Just said I'd let you all know that Chick's family placed a notice in a couple of the local papers thanking everyone for their support. They thanked H&V for the floral tribute and donation to Acorns.

Family notices from the Connacht Tribune

[Legion]

We are grateful too to Aston Villa Supporters Club - "Heroes and Villians" - who sent a wreath in the shape of a football jersey bearing Villa's signature claret and blue colours as well as making a donation to charity in Eamonn's name.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I just love that photo of Eamonn wearing the 'Champions of Europe' shirt.

[Legion]

[eamonn]

Class

Right, who´s going then?

[gervilla]

I'm seriously considering it.
I must casually drop the suggestion into a conversation with Mrs Gervilla during the week.

[dave shelley]

I'm definitely going and could be bringing a mate too.  Ger, I'll be in touch in a day or so.

[Dr Butler]

Sadly can't, but I will be there in spirit.

UTV
the Doc

[Ger Regan]

I'm definitely going and could be bringing a mate too.  Ger, I'll be in touch in a day or so.

No bother dave, as I said, I might be able to get a good deal on the raddison which is right in the centre of town for anyone interested (depending on availability obviously). Either that or I'll be able to get a list of decent B&Bs for anyone interested in coming over. Just send me a PM.

[amfy]

I have somehow ended up in contact with his neice , Nicola Deacy, on facebook. They run a B&B and would welcome any Villa fans coming over.

[Ger Regan]

It looks like God will be playing in this game too. Marvellous.

Former Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath has confirmed he will travel to Galway City on Saturday August 18 to take part in the Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy testimonial game, which will see the ground on the Dyke Road officially renamed as Eamonn Deacy Park. McGrath, who won 83 caps for the Republic of Ireland, played with Aston Villa from 1989 to 1996, has contacted the organisers of the game with a view to being involved, and he has said he will tog out and take some part in the action on the pitch on the day. McGrath is just one of a number of illustrious names who will be representing Aston Villa in the game – other players the club have confirmed will be travelling for the game include Alan Evans, Ken McNaught, Des Bremner, Colin Gibson and Tony Morley, who all won an the English league title with Chick in 1980/81, as well as Ray Walker, David Norton, Martin Carruthers, Lee Hendrie, Pat Heard and Neil Rioch, as well as another former Irish international, Gareth Farrelly. Ron Saunders, the man who led the Villa team to that league title, is also travelling over for the game with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. Tickets for the game, which kicks-off at 5.30pm on Saturday August 18, cost €10 for adults and €5 for students, while admission for children under the age of 12 will be free once they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets for the game go on sale this week and are available at a number of outlets, including Londis in Newcastle, Zhivago on Shop Street and Ernie’s on Sea Road, all in the city, as well as the Square Inn in Athenry, O’Brien’s Hardware in Loughrea, the Brogue Inn in Tuam, Kerrigan’s Londis in Kilcolgan, Joe Francis’s in An Spideal, and a number of other outlets – check the Celebration for Chick page on Facebook for more details, or call Keith on 087 2870821. The ground will be officially renamed and blessed before the 5.30pm kick-off, so people are urged to get to the ground early – further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

[Ger Regan]

Eamonn, I can't seem to reply to your pm. Will sort the ticket for you and you can give me the money on the day.

[dave shelley]

Thanks Ger, much appreciated.

[eamonn]

Oi Dave, that's mine!

Thanks Ger, much appreciated.

I'm heading to Westport on the Sunday for a couple of days so it should be a good weekend in the west.

[dave shelley]

Sorry Eamon, I'll make it up to you on the 18th.