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When
construction was started, the club again folded because of a
lack of a pitch. In 1972, Fr McGuckin was transferred from our
parish to Donaghmore. However, the remaining members of the
grounds committee were determined to carry on and see the new
venture through. These men organised fundraising events such
as, the running of ten-week draws, twice a year for a period
covering seven years. The ladies of the parish organised guest
teas to boost fund raising. It must also be remembered that
many other parishioners worked tirelessly as ticket sellers for
the ten-week draws.
The final
construction of the new field was completed by 1978 and the club
reformed.
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