Ballydaly Football Team Celebrates 50 Years Since Historic 1975 Double Victory

On 6th September 2025, the community gathered at Springfort Hall, Mallow to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ballydaly Football Team’s 1975 victory, when they famously claimed the Duhallow League and Championship titles.

It proved to be a night of nostalgia and pride, as the players who brought glory to their parish five decades earlier were warmly honored. The evening began at 7pm, with lively music provided by the renowned Neily O’Connor, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the hall.

Members of the organising committee with Tony McAuliffe, chairman of the Duhallow board and Sean Kelly MEP and former president of the GAA

The organizing committee with flowers to honour the team.

Team members and representatives of the 1975 Duhallow champions. In front is Nicholas Tarrant, the then team mascot. Photo by Geraldine Dennehy