Dunleer’s Thomas Davis GFC create history
February 1947
THE Second Division Championship medals were presented to the Thomas Davis G.P.C. at a victory ceili in Dunleer on Sunday night.
Mr. P. Faulkner, N.T., said it was the first time in many years that championship medals were awarded to a Dunleer team and he hoped to see another victory ceili a year hence when the Junior championship meduls would be awarded.
“This is tho first team in Ireland to win a championship under the name of Thomas Davis,” continued Mr. Faulkner. “and, moreover, this new team won the medals in their first year together.’
Mr. Sean McKeown, Vlce-President, then presented the medals and congratulated each of the recipients.
The following were the members —J. Hoey, C McArdle. S. Dooley, P. Dunne, O. Holdcroft, M. Brennan, P. Pepper, K. Mahon, M McDonnell, J. Landy, D. Tiernan, P. Henry, P. Landy. J. McGahon. J. Shelbourne, B. McConnoll, P. Mulroy. P. Simpson. N. McCartney, T. King, J. Campbell, F. McDonnell.
Music for the ceili was supplied by McCusker Brothers. Armagh, and Mr. William Gaffney was a capable master of ceremonies.