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Proposal to rename 'Victoria Bridge', Cusack Road, Ennis to ‘The Mike McTigue Bridge’
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Consultation has concluded
The Elected Members of Ennis Municipal District propose to rename 'Victoria Bridge', Cusack Road, Ennis to 'The Mike McTigue Bridge'.
When this road was first built, the road was known as New Road (ordinance survey map of Ennis, 1840). It later became Victoria Road, then Cusack Road. The bridge is dated to 1840 with a current structure id CL-N85-301.00
Mike McTigue
Born in Lickaune, Kilnamona Co Clare in 1891, Mike was one of 11 sons and one daughter of Pat McTigue and Ellen McTigue (née Nylon). He emigrated to New York in 1912 where he went on to become a professional boxer and fought throughout the golden age of boxing. He held the middle weight title of Canada, the heavy weight title of Europe and was the light heavy weight champion of the World. He became the first lrish man to win a world championship after lreland had gained its freedom from Britain. In a fight that took place on St. Patrick's day 1923 in the 'La Scala Theatre' in Dublin he defeated the French Senegalese fighter Battling Siki in the last ever 20 round title fight. The fight which took place in war torn Dublin attracted the world's press who reported not only on the fight but also on the civil war. Mike's victory was celebrated all over lreland and was remembered with pride by all Irish men and women. Mike returned to a hero's welcome in America where he continued to be a huge attraction for many years. Mike passed away in August 1966. His funeral was attended by some of the greats of the boxing golden age including Jack Dempsey and Paul Berlendach.
Submissions
The general provisions relating to change of names is provided for under Section 196 of the Local Government Act 2001.
You are invited to make a submission on this proposal. Click on 'Take survey' to indicate whether you agree / disagree with the renaming proposal.
Under Section 196 (1) The consideration of submissions received under this Part is a reserved function. These submissions, and a recommendation, will be presented to Members of the Municipal District for final approval/agreement.
The Elected Members of Ennis Municipal District propose to rename 'Victoria Bridge', Cusack Road, Ennis to 'The Mike McTigue Bridge'.
When this road was first built, the road was known as New Road (ordinance survey map of Ennis, 1840). It later became Victoria Road, then Cusack Road. The bridge is dated to 1840 with a current structure id CL-N85-301.00
Mike McTigue
Born in Lickaune, Kilnamona Co Clare in 1891, Mike was one of 11 sons and one daughter of Pat McTigue and Ellen McTigue (née Nylon). He emigrated to New York in 1912 where he went on to become a professional boxer and fought throughout the golden age of boxing. He held the middle weight title of Canada, the heavy weight title of Europe and was the light heavy weight champion of the World. He became the first lrish man to win a world championship after lreland had gained its freedom from Britain. In a fight that took place on St. Patrick's day 1923 in the 'La Scala Theatre' in Dublin he defeated the French Senegalese fighter Battling Siki in the last ever 20 round title fight. The fight which took place in war torn Dublin attracted the world's press who reported not only on the fight but also on the civil war. Mike's victory was celebrated all over lreland and was remembered with pride by all Irish men and women. Mike returned to a hero's welcome in America where he continued to be a huge attraction for many years. Mike passed away in August 1966. His funeral was attended by some of the greats of the boxing golden age including Jack Dempsey and Paul Berlendach.
Submissions
The general provisions relating to change of names is provided for under Section 196 of the Local Government Act 2001.
You are invited to make a submission on this proposal. Click on 'Take survey' to indicate whether you agree / disagree with the renaming proposal.
Under Section 196 (1) The consideration of submissions received under this Part is a reserved function. These submissions, and a recommendation, will be presented to Members of the Municipal District for final approval/agreement.
