Council Chair hosts special reception to mark 25th anniversary of Brookeborough Heber MacMahons Ladies GAC.

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff, hosted a reception on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at the Townhall, Enniskillen to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Heber MacMahons Ladies GAC.

Speaking at the event, Chair of the Council, Councillor Barry McElduff said:
‘As Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, it is a pleasure to welcome you all here to the Townhall Enniskillen for this reception to mark the incredible milestone of the 25th anniversary of Brookeborough Heber MacMahons Ladies GAC.

Brookeborough Ladies was founded in November 2000 by Daphne Greene, with Dympna Moane as secretary and Maureen Breen as treasurer. These three pioneering women laid the foundation for the club, welcoming players not only from Brookeborough, Coonian, and Fivemiletown, but also from neighbouring areas such as Maguiresbridge and Roslea.

A pivotal moment came in 2004 when the senior ladies won both the double league and championship for the first time. The club’s youth football has also continued to flourish, with recent wins in the U16 league and U15 Féile competition in Fermanagh.

Community and fundraising have always been at the heart of the club, with initiatives including 10k runs, circuit classes, craft fairs, food bank appeals, and health services like Action Cancer providing free health checks to the women of the club and upcoming Healthy Hearts Healthy Lives cardiac screenings.

The club remains committed to developing underage structures and supporting every girl who wants to play Gaelic football. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the dedication of its committee, coaches, volunteers, parents, and players, thanks to you the future of Brookeborough Ladies is bright.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is committed to promoting active lifestyles for all. Brookeborough Heber MacMahons Ladies GAC helps us to achieve this commitment by creating pathways for young people and adults to actively engage in sport, challenge themselves and gain confidence and support through social engagement.

On behalf of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, and on my own behalf, I would again like to thank all the girls and ladies who have proudly worn the Brookeborough Heber Mac Mahons jersey over the years. Your dedication, teamwork and inspiring spirit have been instrumental to the club’s journey. Here’s to 25 extraordinary years of growth, achievement, and lasting friendships and my heartfelt wishes for continued success in the years ahead.’