Derry great to take a trip down memory lane

HE was one of the finest midfielders of his generation and now Anthony Tohill will get the chance to re-live some of his greatest moments at GAA headquarters. The Derry great will play host to a Bord Gáis Energy Legends Tour at Croke Park on Saturday, May 30th at 2.30pm. Anthony will look back on his outstanding 12-year inter-county playing career and give his views on the current state of Gaelic football. During his time in the Derry jersey from 1990 to 2002, Anthony won multiple team and individual honours. As well as his Celtic Cross earned in the 1993 All-Ireland decider against Cork, the Swatragh clubman also won four National Leagues, four All Stars, two Ulster titles and numerous Railway Cup medals playing for Ulster. In 2000 his outstanding ability was recognised at the Ulster GAA Writer’s Association Awards where he was named Footballer of the Year. Anthony also had an outstanding playing career at underage, schools and university levels. In 1989 he won a Hogan Cup with St. Patrick’s, Maghera and an All-Ireland minor title with Derry. Success continued at third-level where he won a Sigerson Cup with Queen’s University, Belfast. Outside of Gaelic football Anthony’s proficiency at other sports also made him stand out. He spent time with the Melbourne Demons club in the Australian Football League following his success at the minor grade here at home. Later he went on to have a long and successful period with the Ireland team in the International Rules Series against Australia, as a player, as a captain and as a manager. He also spent some time playing soccer with Derry City and in 1995 played with the Manchester United reserves during a two-week trial with the club. Speaking ahead of his Bord Gáis Energy Legends Tour Anthony Tohill said: “Any opportunity to return to Croke Park is a privilege in my eyes. It’s the place that all Gaels dream of being able to perform in and I was lucky enough to do that on numerous occasions with Derry and with Ireland. “I look forward to looking back at my playing and managerial career. I played with great players and met great people along the way and without them, and the support of my family and club, I could never have achieved half of what I managed to achieve”. All Bord Gáis Energy Legends Tours include a trip to the GAA Museum, which is home to many exclusive exhibits, including the official GAA Hall of Fame. Booking for Anthony Tohill’s tour is essential as it is sure to sell out quickly. For booking and ticket information about the GAA legends for this summer’s tours visit www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum. Bord Gáis Energy customers can be in with a chance to win a pair of places on this tour and all the tours across the summer by signing up to the Bord Gáis Energy Rewards Club where regular competitions will take place.