THE family of a Co Derry GAA player who died after an altercation during a night out has organised a ‘colour run' to mark the tenth anniversary of his death. Ballinderry man Conor McCusker died after[...] You have reached your limit of free articles Registered users get 5 regular articles and 1 free Premium article per week. … [Read more...] about ‘Colour run’ to remember Conor McCusker on tenth anniversary of death during Cookstown night out
Anniversaries of deaths
Doncaster statue on agenda on 60th anniversary of death of Formula One legend Mike Hawthorn
A statue in memory of Doncaster Formula One legend Mike Hawthorn is being discussed – exactly 60 years after the legendary’s driver’s death. Mike became Britain’s first Formula One world champion in September 1958 after finishing second in the Moroccan grand prix that year. But 60 years ago today, on January 22, 1959, he was killed in a car crash on a road in Surrey.Read more: Time for tribute to Mike Hawthorn, Britain’s Doncaster-born first Formula One world champion, says cousin, 60 years after victoryRead more: Remembering a champRead more: Our own world championToday, Mike’s achievement and link to Mexborough is marked by a plaque in the town centre, on Hope Street. It was unveiled in 2006 by Mike’s one-time finance, Jean Ireland. There is also a board on the wall of the Old Market Hall pub in the town telling brief details of his story. The driver was born in Mexborough and spent the early part of his … [Read more...] about Doncaster statue on agenda on 60th anniversary of death of Formula One legend Mike Hawthorn
Milan to honour Leonardo on 500th anniversary of death
London, January 21 - Milan is gearing up to pay tribute to Leonardo da Vinci on the 500th anniversary of his death with a series of events as part of the 'Milano Leonardo 500' programme, which was presented in London on January 18. Italian Ambassador to the UK Raffaele Trombetta and London Deputy Mayor for Culture Justine Simons both attended the presentation. One of the big events of the programme is the return to Milan of the Madonna Litta, which the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is loaning to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum for a special exhibition. Leonardo was active in Milan for 20 years, and his work there left indelible signs, from the canal locks of the Naviglio Grande to the Last Supper. The official inauguration of the Milano Leonardo 500 programme will take place on May 15. Starting on May 16 at Castello Sforzesco, the Sala delle Asse will reopen after restoration work that began in 2013. The work uncovered new fragments of monochrome decoration by Leonardo's own hand, in … [Read more...] about Milan to honour Leonardo on 500th anniversary of death
Honorary degree dedicated to ex-Coventry City’s Cyrille Regis by team-mate Brendon Batson on anniversary of death
A FOOTBALL legend and race campaigner paid an emotional tribute to former Coventry City striker Cyrille Regis a year on from his death at Warwick University. Brendon Batson OBE was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters for his contribution to football. He was presented the accolade days after the one-year anniversary of Cyrille’s death and joined others in the city in paying tribute. Team-mates Batson, Regis and Laurie Cunninghan were part of ‘The Three Degrees’ at West Bromwich Albion who together were seen as pioneers of black participation in professional football. Mr Batson, after saying how proud and flattered he was to receive the award, paid tribute to his late friends. He said: ““Well at times like this, it was only a couple of days ago it was the first anniversary of Cyrille’s passing and it’s still a shock to us. We love Cyrille. “Not just as a team mate but as a friend. We just didn’t realise how loved he is universally. … [Read more...] about Honorary degree dedicated to ex-Coventry City’s Cyrille Regis by team-mate Brendon Batson on anniversary of death
Labour MSP praises Dogs Trust on 147th anniversary of death of Greyfriars Bobby
News / Scotland by Press Association January 14, 2019, 12:04 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Kezia Dugdale has praised the work of The Dogs Trust on the 147th anniversary of the death of Greyfriars Bobby. The Scottish Labour MSP will attend a commemorative event on Monday, accompanied by her golden cocker spaniel puppy, Brodie. Held at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, the annual event has been organised by The Dogs Trust to observe the importance of man’s best friend. A service will take place as the one o’clock gun sounds, which is said to be the time at which Bobby left his master’s grave each day for a free meal at a nearby cafe. Skye Terrier Bobby is said to have stood guard over his master’s grave for 14 years before dying in 1872, with books and films chronicling his story. Speeches will be made by those in attendance, with pupils from George Heriot’s school laying flowers … [Read more...] about Labour MSP praises Dogs Trust on 147th anniversary of death of Greyfriars Bobby