 SAMMY HAIRE- THE END OF AN ERA
Wednesday 21 July 2010 SAMMY'S FUNERAL WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY IN BALLYGOWAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 2PM. (Tributes flow in to the Guestbook)
Sammy at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards Evening
After the 2007 Cup Final (Sam Magill pic)
Sammy Haire would have loved this weekend at The Green and at Stormont watching his club in action. It was not to be as Sammy died peacefully in hospital on Sunday at 6pm.
Sammy never played cricket, but in the early 80s he became one of the Union's most highly respected groundsmen and spent many hours making The Green one of the best grounds in the country – a reputation that is carried on to this day.
He watched the development and talent of son Robin with great pride and then followed the exploits of grandsons Ryan and Andrew with a similar devotion.
He basked in their glories and suffered with their setbacks.
Sammy became President of the club in 1995 and Patron in 2004 a position he held until his death.
His generosity to the club is well known but his enduring legacy will be that of the quiet, pleasant gentleman who had time for everyone.
He will be sorely missed.
Sammy is introduced to Dame Mary Peters at the Awards
What a night!
The stars shone
Phil Simmons and Sam share the good times
Sam at the launch of 'One Shot More....'
In the good old days at the club dinner
Barbados 1984
Celebrating early successes at the NCU Dinner
With his 'Thursday Club' mates
'A Sate in the Park' with NDCC Supporters
The Haire family at Romas
The cricketing family
Ards Borough Council Team of the Year award 2005 being received by Sam (Sam Magill pic)
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