Bringing Cricket to Cappoquin- Jameson Style

Irish first-class cricketer and British army soldier, Thomas Ormsby Jameson, played for both the Hampshire and Marylebone Cricket Clubs. After his time in the military, Jameson returned to his native-Ireland to run the family farm at Cappoquin. Cian Manning joined us for his weekly slot to look at the extraordinary life of T.O Jameson and the wealth of sporting endeavours he was involved with across the course of his life. A major shareholder in Jameson Irish Whiskey, T.O., married painter Joan Musgrave (1892 – 1953), with the couple maintaining a strong connection to Ardmore. While based in West Waterford, Jameson spearheaded a revival of cricket in the area. At a time when the 'big houses' of Cappoquin and West Waterford are hitting the headlines, this is particularly interesting to hear the back story of one of Ireland's most influential and illustrious families. Keep up to date on all the latest from The Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna from 6am until 10am daily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.