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D'imir siad sna Triocaidí: Players from the 1930s pictured in 1989, L to R: Tommy McGoldrick (Died June 2004, the last survivor from the 1930s winning teams), Felix McGoldrick, John Creamer, Seán Sharpley.

Two Famous Ballinamore men, though neither were natives of the town: Jackie Gallagher (left) who came from Melvin Gaels, won a Senior Championship with Ballinamore in 1956 and then returned to win more with Melvin Gaels. The legendary Tom Gannon (right), who captained Leitrim to win the 1927 Connacht Championship and lived to see Leitrim win Connacht again in 1994

Béal an Átha Móir i bPáirc an Chrócaigh: Tommy Moran about to referee the All Ireland Minor Football Final in Croke Park in 1977 between Meath and Down. Lto R: Charlie McCormack, Gerry Mahon, Joe Martin (Dublin), Tommy Moran, Brian McManus (Dublin), Liam McGovern, Jackie Gallagher

Oifigí Club Sheáin Uí Eislin in the Club's Centenary Year 1989: Back: Andy Duffy (Rúnaí), Brendan Burns (Senior Team Manager), John Harte (Cisteoir), Gerry Mahon (Underage football Manager) Seán Ó Suilleabháin (Hurling Manager), Seán Kavanagh (Scór), Francis Duignan (Selector and Vice Chairman). Front: Charlie McCormack (Referee), Jackie Gallagher (Under 14 manager), Paudge Keenaghan (Assistant Secretary and PRO), Tom Burns (Cathaoirleach), Brid Sullivan ( Scor Organiser), Hugh McTague (Assistant Treasurer), Christy Gallogly (Uachtarán)

Clubman of the year for Co Leitrim in 1987, John Harte, receiving his award from GAA President John Dowling

In 1989 the Club celebrated its centenary and GAA President came to Ballinamore to attend the celebrations. Picture above  (L to R): Fr Dan Gallogly, Andy Duffy, John Dowling, Tom Burns, Christy Gallogly, Gerry Mahon

Gerry Mahon was Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board  from 1981-1984

Tommy Moran was Rúnaí of Leitrim Co Board from 1982-1999

Brendan Gormley  was Cisteoir of Leitrim Co  Board from 1985-2001 

Eddie Matt Turbitt one of the legendary figures in Seán O'Heslins GAA

Pat Mallon; Dublin and Seán O'Heslins supporter

Hugh McTague, Treasurer of the club 1964-1974 now Club President and long time supporter

The Crossan Family; They won more titles with Ballinamore than any other family; L to R: Seán, Peter, Aidan and Damien

Ollie Honeyman; one of the legends of Seán O'Heslins and Leitrim football and former senior team manager

Sean O'Heslins 1979 Senior Champions at 25 Anniversary Reunion February 2005: Back: Walter Sharpley, Francis Duignan, Gerry Logan, Barry O'Reilly, Noel Crossan, Hugh Murphy, Gerry Reynolds, Sean Crossan, Colm O'Reilly. Centre: Tom McCaffrey, Damien Crossan, Brian Gallogly, Tom Burns, Joey Smith, Patrick McKiernan, Thomas McTague, Ollie Honeyman. Front: Brendan Burns, Sean Kavanagh, Paddy Dolan, Brian McKiernan, Sean Creamer, Seamus Hayden, Joseph McTague

 

Sean O'Heslins three players selected on the Leitrim Team of the Millenium: Noel Crossan, Paddy Dolan and Ollie Honeyman, The three played on the 1979 Senior Championship winning team.

Alan Banks and Paddy Prior showing off the new Sean O Heslins Club Jacket

 

Tommy Moran and Club Chairman Adrian Smith wearing their new Club Jacket

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