Club that spawned GAA stars marks golden year

A thriving sports complex which served as a nursery for some of Cork’s top sports stars will celebrate its 50th anniversary this week.

Club that spawned GAA stars marks golden year
Wed, 23 May, 2012 - 01:00
Eoin English

The John A Wood Sports and Social Club, which was founded in Ovens in 1962, has organised a series of events to mark the milestone. They will run until Sunday.

“When we first started, I never thought we’d make the 50th,” said long-serving sports and social club chairman Billy Webster.

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