Tourmakeady GAA '91 Season
Cúpla bliain ó Shin de bharr an oll-imirce agus an dífhostaíocht sa cheantar ní raibh an cumann in ann feidhmiú. Ach i mbliana tá scata maith peileadoirí oga curtha le chéile arís agus iad ládir misneach.
It has been quite a successful season for the club. The juniors had a winning start to their campaign by beating Islandeady in the final of the Horan Cup. We also had a good run in the championship, a further two points would have seen us in the play-off stages. Our biggest achievement has been in the league where we have gained promotion to Division 3.
Our underage teams have also been turning in some good performances. The under-16 team won the O'Connor Cup by beating Ballintubber in the final and were very unlucky when beaten in the West Mayo final against Breaffy by 1 point.
The local club and area was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Padraig Mulroe, Shanvalleycahill, son of Sean and Margaret who died on 16th July in the early minutes of an under-16 championship. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. There was a very large attendance at the funeral with a guard of honour by his fellow team-mates and club members.
In school's football, Noel Molloy and Ger Lydon represented Mayo. Both played in Mayo's first round win over Roscommon. Mayo was subsequently beaten by Galway in the Connaught final.
Congratulations to Adrian Farraher (Partry) one of our most promising players, who won an All-Ireland medal with Ballinrobe Community, School and he also represented Mayo at under-16 level. On the social front it has also been quiet a busy year.
Last year we had our first dinner dance in Tourmakeady Hall and it was a very enjoyable night and a meeting place for returned emigrants. Great credit must go to Padraig De Burca and Michael John Casey who were the organisers. I am glad to report that the dinner dance will once again be held in the hall on December 29. Tickets can be had from club members.
Congratulations to Michael John Casey on winning the award "Gaelgeoir na Bliana" for his promotion of the Irish language at club level and at Scór, a well deserved award.
I would like to welcome Brian Gibbons back into the club he has contributed greatly to our success this year.
FINALLY Finally, on behalf of the officers I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped the club over the past year and especially our loyal band of supporters.