Richard Eaton remembered in Raphoe
14 November 2021
Presentation made to the Eaton family in memory of Richard after firsts match in Raphoe.
After the match in Raphoe on Saturday 13th November, Newry Olympic Men first XI coach Jonny Gregg, presented Tom Eaton with a silver salver in memory of the late Richard Eaton who passed away on 22nd September 2020.
Richard gave 45 years service to Raphoe Hockey Club as a player, coach and Chairman, and was known to many in Newry Olympic. A talented player, Richard represented Ireland at schoolboy level and was a regular top scorer for Raphoe.
The inscription on the salver read:
"Newry Olympic Hockey Club remember Richard (Dickie) Eaton
A loyal servant to Raphoe Hockey Club
A talented competitor &
A great friend to all in Ulster Hockey
13 November 2021."
The gesture was greatly appreciated by the Eaton family and all in Raphoe Hockey Club.
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