Freemount GAA

Freemount GAA recently held their victory social in the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastlewest. Freemount were celebrating their victory in the County Junior B Hurling Championship earlier in the year when they defeated Randal Og in a thrilling final by a point. Club chairman, Liam O’ Flynn described it as a historic success as it was Freemount’s first county victory at adult level having previously lost six county finals. On the night, the Duhallow championship victories of St. Marks under 21 hurlers and St. Peters under 21 footballers were also recognised..

There was also a sense of nostalgia on the night as the Freemount team of 1997 and 1998 were honoured. They had won the Duhallow Junior A Hurling League and Championship Double in both years and were narrowly defeated in the County Final in 1998. Michael John O’ Regan who was a selector of that team recalled that very successful period for the club and introduced the players who were involved.

Members of the Freemount team of 1997 and 1998 who won the Duhallow Junior A Hurling League and Championship Double

ABOVE and BELOW: Freemount Junior B Hurling team who won the county Junior B Hurling Championship in 2022