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Although the 1980’s have been the glory years
for the Mullabrack club, due in no small measure to a close knit
local footballing talent, the 1990’s have, by contrast, seen the
club in constant decline.
With falling numbers actually playing gaelic
football in the Markethill area, it was difficult to keep the club
going. However, due to the tremendous efforts of the various
football committees over the last decade, the gaelic football
tradition in Mullabrack is still proudly displayed. In 1994, a
decision was taken to invest in the clubs facilities and this year
saw a change in personnel on the trustees panel. Magnificent
servants to the club James McCone (RIP), Tommy Toner (RIP), Tommy
Cunningham and Jim Gildea resigned as trustees. These positions
were filled by three new trustees – Eddie Rice, Aidan McVeigh and
Malachy Boylan (RIP) who was replaced in 1995 after his sudden
death, by his brother Jarlath Boylan.
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The 1990’s saw the building of the first permanent changing
rooms and club house, as our previous temporary facilities had
been badly vandalised in 1994. The contract for the clubhouse
was undertaken by J Toal in the spring of 1997, the year also
that former 1980’s star Kevin Gallogly became club referee, a
position he still maintains to the present day.
The New Clubrooms Constructed in 1997
Towards the end of the 1990’s, the club
received a much needed and welcome influx of players from in and
around Clare and Ballyargan. This enabled managers Sean
(Dingle) Daly and John Henry to maintain a squad of players,
which was further helped by new players from Armagh City. The
club were then able to win league and championship games
although at irregular intervals.
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The 1998 Championship Team
Back Row:
Eddie Rice, John Henry, Eddie O’Hanlon, Dominic Crossan, Colm
McCooey, Conor Grey, Kieran O’Hanlon, Declan Mallon, Eamon
Boylan, Conor Campbell, John Crossan, Peter Gildea, Stephen
Sands, Paul Sands, Aiden Reilly
Front Row:
Gareth Loye, James Lavery, Eamon Rice, Stephen Baxter, Pearse
mcGuigan, Shea Campbell, John Conlon, Liam Boyle, Gary Maye
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