On December 29th, Breaffy’s senior men’s and women’s teams took to the field in Ballyheane to play two challenge games against ISSC Vancouver. Over 40 Vancouver players and management travelled from all corners of Ireland and from Canada for the games to pay tribute to our great mutual friend and team-mate, David Gavin. Read more
Once again on St. Stephen’s Day last, Breaffy GAA hosted our second annual fundraising blitz between senior players past and present. Four teams competed to dethrone last year’s champions, “The Oldies”, to determine who would earn this year’s bragging rights. Read more
Dear Members and Friends, with Mayo taking an early exit from the championship, all eyes turn to club football for the remainder of the summer. Firstly I would like to wish Seamie O’Shea a speedy recovery, his involvement on the field will be missed. I wish our senior team every success as they continue in their quest for a county senior title and we will ensure that they have everything they need to achieve this goal. Read more
At our annual club and community dinner dance on the 13th of January, a special video tribute was played to remember and commemorate our great friend and team-mate, David Gavin. The video contains beautiful and poignant words from his Breaffy GAA and Vancouver ISSC team-mates and many friends.
David is shown as a true warrior on the field in the jersey’s of Breaffy, Mayo, NUIG and his adopted club of Vancouver ISSC who have become dear and close friends with all here in Breaffy.
Special thanks must go to Edwin McGreal, Robert Hennelly and his team at Love Media, contributors Tommy O’Reilly, Colm Kelly and Brian Howley, photographer Michael Donnelly and in particular the Gavin family.
Over Christmas we hosted the first of what will hopefully become an annual Breaffy GAA St. Stephen’s Day fundraising blitz between senior players past and present. Four teams of 11-a-side battled it out over the course of the day to see who would be crowned champions. All funds raised on the day were in support of the David Gavin Fund. Read more
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We remember with immense sadness the passing of two amazing young people – a great loss their families, our club and community.
Breaffy GAA extend sympathies to their families and friends. They will remain forever in our hearts.
Rest in Peace David Gavin and Faye Lavin.
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Dear friends of Breaffy GAA,
Hard to believe we are almost at the end of October and another football year has almost past. We thank you all for your support and commitment to Breaffy GAA – and we look forward to doing it all again next year.
Breaffy men’s senior team ended their season on a high after being crowned Mayo Senior Football League Division 1A champions for 2017 with a 1-11 to 0-12 win over Knockmore on Sunday morning. Read more
UPDATE: The winners of our All Ireland Final Ticket raffle were Chantel Reape, c/o Mace supermarket, Moneen Road and Chloe McDonnell, Woodfield, Kilkenny Cross. Congratulations to you both and we hope you enjoy the game.
Congratulations too to Mary O’Malley, Rocklands, Castlebar who was the winner of Elvery’s draw in aid of the David Gavin Search Fund. Thanks to everyone who entered and helped with the ongoing search for David. Read more
