2005 Fitzgibbon Team Pen Pictures.

Tadhg Flynn. Bobby Boucha 3rd year Construction Teaching (Causeway, Co Kerry)
From the home of hurling, has seen many a battle over a pack of Jaffa cakes and Shane Brick! Legend has it he hates Grass, Devane and Moran ever since they kept him off the Freshers A panel in first year. Had a job keeping Mahhoney, Slops and JD in line last year. Rumoured to have romantic liaisons with a German housemate!

David Coffey. 3rd year Business. (Cahir, Co Tipperary)
This man is sure to go straight to Heaven after spending 3 years in hell behind superdine! Is a close friend of Pissy Bottom! Davy spent the summer in Chicago and came back glad of his Life, after his alleged death treats! His best conquest over the summer was the acquisition of the famous BONG! Brendan Cummins is his Hero! AHHH!

Aidan Murphy. Gold Member 3rd year Business (Shelmailers, Co Wexford)
Nedzer was rumoured to be seen running the beaches of Wexford on Christmas day, Naked!! Has worn a path from Wexford to Oranmore. Is rumoured to like it nice and tight, and hates open spaces! Gets through college by drawing the dole, and spends his spare change on Randalls slash hooks!

Ainle O Cairreallain. Juissippi 2nd year Sport Science (St Pauls, Co Antrim)
Is the Composer of the UL anthem for 2005! Had us all close to tears on that famous night! Seen in the gym trying to out bench John "The Bull" Hayes. Has just invested in some new designer clothes after an early Christmas present from Northern Bank!! Always done what he is told, Ok Mariosa? Jaf is the long-term replacement to "Chops".

Thomas Giltenane. Aggro 3rd year PE Teaching (Mungret, Co Limerick)
Tommy G isn't the biggest man on the panel, but just loves to hit people, especially Giggles! Would probably be better of playing Rugby, If he didn't run through them, he'd run under them! Another man who collected his limerick gear bag from the Kellogg's tokens! He loves girlfriend dearly, and really enjoyed "Biffos" 21st!

Nicholas Kenny. Tom Hank 2nd year Construction Teaching (Piltown, Co Kilkenny)
Nicki lived in digs last year but has really come out of himself this year, really come out! Has claimed to save his bum buddy Ritchie's life from a third story fall in Groody. Washes the sheets twice a week, as a result of extra curriculcum activity! Most referees in the country have felt the wrath of his "Hairdryer treatment". He is not a whinger, I swear! Has been seen hanging with the class nerds around exam time! " Can't beat a good nerd!"

Patrick Holland. Da Holl 2nd year Business (Ardrahan, Co Galway)
One of the Ardrahan crew in UL that loves to Go Wrong! Wasn't sure for a while which college in limerick he was in. Has had many the quite pints in the Hurlers, but not recently! Known to have a "nawful thirsth", but truth being told, would not drink the "sweat of an egg"! Has had a recent fling with a KK woman, and has a licence to operate "Heavy Machinery"….. "God Blast It!!!!"

Raymond Hayes. Razor 3rd year Electronic Engineering (Askeaton, Co Limerick)
Ray did a great Coop sending 10,000 emails a day to the students of UL! Nice one Ray, hours of enjoyment! Has been visiting Birrs hot spots, looking for Pajo's lost daughter, to renew his senior status! Has been known to act as fitness trainer to some of his disco mor elephants! Good lad Ray…

Brendan Bugler. Bugs 1stWood Science (Whitegate Co. Clare)
At first we taught the Bugs to be a quiet lad of the panel. How wrong we were!! Not the best pool player in the world. Finds it hard to control the cue ball. Follows in his brothers footsteps and is a martyr for a good session. The "V" man has been spotted walking through Elm Park naked at 5am after the Lodge. Is still looking for that "special one" after the first 12 weeks in college! "Wanna break in a vir*in"

Robert Conlon. 4th year Computer system (Sixmilebridge Co Clare )
Was a Clare senior at the tender age of 17.Then discovered the wonders of alcohol and women. Has missed many training sessions this year because his lady friend wont let him out of the house. Was the leader of the pro "balls/fuzzy" combo. Very disappointed to see a change of management. Forgot to do his FYP last year, but has high hopes of completion this term Is looking forward to a long and successful campaign with the 'bridge this year under the guidance of his close friend Squeeky Fitz

David McCormack. Mucky 2nd year P.E ( James Stephens Co Kilkenny )
Is the best hurler in Kilkenny after DJ. Has single handedly led 'the village' to Leinster glory this year. Has not been able to train with the Fitzgibbon panel as much as he would like because of his club commitments. Due to a lack of funding in the club he can not play every match, because he works off appearance fees. The baby faced assassin has scored with all the 2nd year P.E girls and will soon focus his attention on the sports science class, watch out jaf!!

Gerard Flood 2nd year P.E ( Claughbawn Co. Wexford )
Ger has not been the same since he lost his bestest friend Cyril 'the low' Crowe. Self proclaim pretty boy on the panel. Believes he is the best looking fella in U.L but we know better, don't we Biffo. Claims to have scored 2.5 off Colm Kehoe as a raw 16 year old in a Wexford Championship match. Goodlad Ger yeah. Cant handle the sauce, destroyed his car after three pints last year. The red passion wagon has been the venue for many of Ger's romantic liaisons, Once rumoured to have fitted 13 panel members in the car. FACT.

Paul MacNamara 4th year Applied Physics ( Na Piarsaigh Co Limerick )
The quiet man of the panel has stepped up from the intermediate team this year after destroying Gant in training. Has a bandage for every muscle in the body and can be seen in the gym six days a week benching 90kg's.Got engaged at the age of 15 and will marry very soon. Has played at all underage levels for Limerick and reckons Pajo will be coming calling after the Fitz. Holds the record for the most Limerick gear bags collected with 12.

Richard Ruth Scoby 2nd year Woodwork ( Thurles Sarsfields Co. Tipperary )
Richie was once a quiet unassuming young man before he was introduced to one Nicky Kenny. Have been joined at the hip since September and have shared many late nights together in Groody. Nicky did save Richies life though. His second year in college has seen his grades plummet. Has found losing 4 county finals in a row very hard to take and has developed a gra for orange pants and green hats. Best first touch in the squad but dodgy knees have taken his speed.

Mark Culbert 2nd year English and History ( Sixmilebridge Co. Clare)
Marcus is the classiest guy on this years panel. Has also felt the loss of Cyril a bitter pill to swallow. Has a habit of getting naked in public places especially outside the Lodge. His dressing room antics have led to many raised eyebrows lately. Goes to Argentina on the 20th of February to further his education on the different languages and cultures of the world……!!!!!!! Best of luck with that Mark.

Tadhg Healy Dougal 3rd year Business ( Buttervant Co. Cork )
Dougal is a product of the Colmans Boarding school and is the teams Chaplin. Says mass for the team before all big games. Giggles believes he should be known as "Casanova from Cork", Good man Tadhg all the women, Love ya, HAHA. Tadhg and giggles have developed a liking for 5 star accommodation while the rest of the panel stay in slum. Doctors found part of his brain when the took some fluid from his shin in February. His attempts to take over the world begin with co-op in New York when the Fitz is over.

Joseph Gantley Gant/Joey the lips 4th year Business ( Beagh Co Galway )
The fittest man on the panel, many believe because he likes doing the 'wild thing' all night long. These activities caused Joe to miss our only early morning training session. Has come a long way from those innocent first year days!! "Go easy on me, Im a first year". Really enjoyed his last Christmas days in U.L and earned many admirers with that southpaw of his, Ask J.D. Likes falling out of taxi's and can been seen walking around halting sites in the early hours!!!!!! The 'bridge have recently expressed an interest in our Joe, but aul Finny is having none of it. Beagh Abu

Niall Moran Shrek, Rooster, Monkey, 4th year Business ( Ahane Co. Limerick )
Has seen huge development since his freshers days with one of 'the broads'. Is expecting a call from Riverdance after his exploits on the t.v in the Hurlers before it all went wrong and Niall ended on his arse. Lucky to survive a very close encounter with 'the twins' a while back. The little corsa can be seen hitting 100mph on the road to Ballingarry in the early hours. Is on the verge of a big announcement and has a big job for Oliver on the day. Our All-star nominee will score 4 points in every game with his motto of "I'll shoot from anywhere". You'll hear Niall before ya see him coz he has "a quick one for ya" for everyone.

David Breen Stretch 1st year Business ( Na Piarsigh Co. Limerick )
This city slicker was the first man ever in U.L to play a Fitzgibbon match without ever togging for the Freshers. Standing at 6ft 11 inches he is also the tallest man ever to play fitz for the college. Has a new trophy on the mantelpiece at the moment, passed down by many a Limerick great!!!! Put the Limerick hardcore to shame in Barcelona and found a very special place in Pajo's heart on the same trip.

John Devane JDeeee 4th year Public Admin (Clonoulty/Rossmore Co Tipperary)
The Skipper of the side, john leads from the front, whether on the field, or bit of mashing with his buddy Dell Boy! Has been shacked up in the same house in Milford grange since first year, many the session and game of 110 was had there. Has been seen in the lodge, sporting his typically unusual togs. Has missed Chops and mahony this year, but found a good replacement in young bugs! Is the new recruit for 'freebeer' in 2005, with his cameo appearances during semester 1. Is some man for the cider, and likes the odd 'juicy' apple aswell!! Has had the number 3 jersey for the past 4 years, and many of a number 14 butchered! Just ask SANTY!!, one of his bestest friends!! Was one of the leading lights in 2002, on and off the field and this man is destant to lead the men of 2005 to fitzs glory!

David Greene Greengrass 4th year Business ( Ardrahan Co. Galway )
The Ardrahan giant is the leader of the attack, both on and off the pitch. Can be a trusty hand to call on for a dose of mashing as many the house has seen in the last four years. The grass lad is the oldest of four brothers, he is one of three who were seduced by the one (alleged) woman in first semester. Legend!!! David still keeps in VERY close contact with Patrick Moroney, great friends Can be seen wandering around Milford Grange in the early hours looking like a lost sheep. Is in love with the black stuff and can 'eat' a few pints on request. Rumoured to own shares in Guinness's
Has behaved himself very well to claim the number 14 jersey for this campaign. Grass was even home at 9 o clock on Christmas days. Fact! Has also developed a love for the four legged animals and has a serious strike rate on the gg's. With three younger brothers the Greengrass has often been copied but never equalled. Speaking of equality, he has long been trying to associate himself with the PE Dept ... but to no avail ...typical 'wanna'be PE'. Somebody needs to tell him that wearing a tracksuit does not guarantee him automatic entry - he's not worthy!!!

John Broderick Jumpin' Johnny 1st year Woodwork Teaching ( Fenians. Co. Kilkenny )
Jumpin Johnny was once a quiet unassuming lad before being introduced to this Fitzgibbon panel. The lightest man on the team, weighing in at 7 stone and 2Ibs. Has done time inside after getting himself caught robbing penny sweets on a recent trip away. Has promised to strip naked and sing the rattlin bog after the fitz in the Stables. Is a great admirer of JJ's , best yoke ever. Did make a few very serious claims about team selection and the questioned Mucky's inclusion. Did not go down well in KK.

Peter Dowling 2nd year P.E. (O'Loughlin Gaels ,Co Kilkenny )
Peter is making his fourth attempt to get through a college course. At the age of 24 is the oldest man on the team but is only in his 2nd year. THICK. Is the only fella among four girls living in Oaklawns. Only one word for that. Busy!!!!! His first love will always be his beloved Golf and claims to have reached 140mph on the road to Limerick.

Barry Coleman The Badger 3rd year Business( Ballyhea Co. Cork )
Easiest going man on the fitz panel who even forgot to get outa bed for a whole week in semester one. Was a great admirer of the tank and was very sad to see him go. Has developed a gra for the best Cubans around and loves his bottle a bucky also. A true believer in 'whats Cork is best'. Also loves everything that's good about Newtown. Wears the same black and white top at training every day and refuses to wash same.

Conor Hassett 2nd year Wood Science ( St Josephs Doora-Barefield Co Clare )
This crazy man from Clare claims to have scored 1.6 off his boyhood hero Seanie Mac in club training last year. Will only pass the ball to Jamsie and has caught the Niall Moran disease of shot at all cost. Has injured eight squad members this year and has Giggles on his list also, coz he wouldn't put him on the fresher A's last year. Loudest man in U.L and cannot be controlled after a few pints.

Brian Carroll Biffo 3rd year P.E ( Coolderry Co. Offaly )
Brian is the best looking player on the team, so he thinks!! Brings six different types of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant and hair gel to every training session. Brian has four mirrors in his bedroom and will always be remembered for the saying 'I'm fair good looking, amnt I.'. Is the most arrogant man in the college. Surprise, surprise hes doing PE! He is destined to be the next KEANO ... although he has a lot to learn yet!!! His claim to fame is that he was the first ever GAA player to get booked for diving.

Johnny Ryan Post Grad ( Cappawhite Co. Tipperary )
Cut the long red locks after the last fitz win and hasn't looked back since. Spent a couple of year in the wilderness, but returned from Oz a new man. Will never loose his Cappa roots and like the great MacDermott is partial to a few pints, after which he has been known to develop a temper and express hatred towards other team members. Is the grandfather of the panel and has found a great admirer in one Patrick Holland. Eternal drinking budeeees. Was rumoured to have had some interest in Holycross after some romantic liaisons after the DIT match.

Stephan Walsh 2nd year English and Media ( Glenroe Co Limerick)
Quiet lad who claims to have made every Limerick underage team in both codes. Loves the college so much he has decided to do co-op here. Fittest man on the panel before Christmas, but the excesses of the festive season did not suit Steve. His aim is to be Limericks next problem duel star.

Paul O'Flynn Ginger 2nd year P.E ( Dicksboro Co.Kilkenny )
Paul's claim to fame is that his daddy trained the Kilkenny hurling team for the last 50 years. Paul has not missed a training session in the last 5 years. Washes DJ's boots and bum after each session. He is the fastest man on two legs in U.L. Lives with some very obliging girls in Groody and has frequently taken advantage of this young fillies. His everlasting friend Geeeeeeeer is a constant support to Paul in his hours of need. Has recently shown an interest in football and wishes to some day play on Breffni's pitch in Co.Cavan.

John Heeneghan Giggles 3rd year Business (Lismore Co.Waterford )
The legend that is John Heeneghan has grown since his quieter days before he entered St. Flannans college Ennis. His Ali G impersonation has become as legendary as his pulling techniques. Pushing them off chairs. Has often expressed his distinct hatred for Big Din but some believe this to be the ultimate love hate relationship. Has raised the standards of mashing in U.L since his arrival and set the new mashing record at 2min 38 seconds. Just ask 'the low' Crowe. Like his good friend Goldmember likes it nice and tight at the back and has found some 'dirt tracks' to Elm park in recent times. Like Nicholas, giggles has enjoyed some extra curriculcum activity on the back of many a C.I.E bus. Is a huge admirer of the great Dan Shan and with the help of his hero and Excalibur he has recovered fully from his 6 months enforced break from the game in first year.

Ger Cunningham Circus Co-ordinator ( Knockainey Co. Limerick )
Ger has been promoted from team gofor in 2002 to team gaffer this year. His career has spiralled since the departure of the infamous Dot Daly. Still recalls the session of '02 in Galway with great fondness. Ger aint "The Tank" of a man we once knew. Was rumoured to have washed the jerseys and cleaned the boots for the Newtown greats on their journey to Croke Park. Ger is fully convinced he is manager this year, but Tiernan knows better. Claims to have minded the 'gap' for Cork for years, but has recently been promoted to Meath 'gapminder' .A true Casanova indeed.

Cian O'Neill Keano Something bout P.E.( Moorefield Co. Kildare )
Da PE guru from kildare was once courting ung uns n2 d lodge now spies on da lads going in and out. Big brother is watchin you .Claims dat drinking tea before games is the root of all evil. Micko taught our Keano was the best thing ever, but his J1 sojourns soon put an end to that. Takes an interest in all sports in U.L, and is a Cian admirer of the talented ladies football and camogie team. Is priming Biffo to take over his role as the supreme legend in the P.E department. Has so far talked a good game, but the post-Fitz weekend sessions will really test his endurance levels.

Dr Peter Tiernan Babe Ruth/Doc Head Janitor (Four Roads/Ballybrown)
Doctor Tiernan fondly recalls his 1-3 in the Ballybrown/Ahane bloodbath of '01. Went on to win the Connaught club final with his beloved Four Roads that afternoon and followed that evening by helping Caherline win an east Limerick junior title. Busy man.. Has promised to invite the entire Fitz panel to his wedding in '06, for a bit of mashing!! Believes he is the real manager and has brought a whole new dimension to the goalkeeping position. Has begged the college to purchase a new 32'inch flat screen monitor to aid his viewing of some of grass' high quality material….FYP!!!

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