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Ross Cowie

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of Skye Camanachd. In December 2010, Cowie made a dramatic return to top-level shinty with his re-appointment as assistant manager of Skye. He assisted manager Aonghas MacDonald and was supported by his two star players from the 1990 victory, his brother Willie and
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After a cardiac arrest in December 2006, which saw him die for several minutes, he became involved in fundraising and raising awareness of cardiac conditions throughout the Highlands of Scotland thorough his charity,
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By 2019, Lucky2BHere had raised over £1,000,000 and had distributed over 600 defibrillators. These defibrillators had been instrumental in saving several lives.
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Cowie was also an important player and coach for the now defunct Portree United FC, a football club which shared many players in common with Skye Camanachd.
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He spoke to the press in January 2010 about the need for his club to improve performances at all levels, but in particular at second team level.
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BID securing 5 new defibs for Inverness City Centre and Lucky2BHere is the biggest purchaser of defibs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The trustees of Lucky2BHere are Professor Steve Leslie, Angus MacDonald, Phil Cunningham and Malcolm Jones.
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in 1990 He was also captain of the Skye second team that had won the Sutherland Cup in 1988.
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In all he has been manager of Skye Camanachd 3 times, covering an aggregate of 8 years.
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focuses on making acute care available in remote areas of the Highlands.
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Cowie stepped down from the Skye Camanachd committee in December 2018.
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He became the Skye Camanachd "Director of Shinty" in late 2012.
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Interview with Ross and Willie Cowie on Skye Camanachd website
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His father, Willie played for Skye Camanachd also, as well as
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Index

shinty
Portree
Isle of Skye
Scotland

Skye Camanachd
Camanachd Cup

Lovat Shinty Club
cardiomyopathy
president
Albert Smith Medal




Lucky2BHere



Christian Eriksen
Euro 2020

Inverness

Point of Light Award
early day motion
UK Parliament

Skye Camanachd website, 14 Feb 2007

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