Flannery’s was the venue on Saturday, April 4, as the Ballinrobe Minor team of 2006 gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of a memorable season.
It was a great night with a strong turnout of players and mentors, as the group came together to catch up and reflect on a year that saw them win both the South Mayo and Mayo Minor B Championships.
Captain Donal Vaughan, manager Kevin Gilrane and mentor Tommy O’Malley spoke about the team’s success and the strong bond that remains.
The team photograph taken in the minutes after the 2006 final win was also recreated on the night, with those present reproducing the image as closely as possible despite a few absentees.
The 2006 minor team supplied a large number of players to the 2007 U21 team that won the South Mayo U21 Championship (Brennan Cup) and the Mayo U21 B Championship.
2006 match day photo
Front row, left to right: Tommy O’Malley (selector), Conor Keane, Cathal Flannelly, Robert O’Connor, Diarmuid Finnerty, Donal Vaughan, Ray McGreal, James O’Malley, Conor Owens, Shane Owens.
Back row, left to right: Tom Finnerty (selector), Sean Maloney, Sean Burke, Marc Healy, Christy Burke, David Harney, Kevin Keane, Eamon Finnerty, David McDonnell, Dean Costello, Kevin Gilrane (manager).
2026 reunion photo
Front row, left to right: Tommy O’Malley (selector), Conor Keane, Cathal Flannelly, Robert O’Connor, Diarmuid Finnerty, Donal Vaughan, Ray McGreal, Conor Owens, Shane Owens.
Back row, left to right: Tom Finnerty (selector), Sean Maloney, Sean Burke, Marc Healy, Christy Burke, David Harney, Kevin Keane, David McDonnell, Dean Costello, Kevin Gilrane (manager). Unavoidably absent: James O’Malley and Eamon Finnerty.
It was a very enjoyable evening and marked a fitting tribute to a team whose achievements have stood the test of time.