On Sunday 1st July 2012, Tullylish G.A.C. honoured Pat MacFlynn by dedicating their newly opened wing to him.
On the wall of the 'Snug' is a full size mural, depicting important events and people in Pat's life
Pat MacFlynn with his best friends Billy Byrne (R.I.P.) and Canon Treanor (R.I.P.)
Over 100 people attended the celebration
L-R Paul Drainey, Mick Miller, Niall O'Dowd and Gerry Roberts
Tony Rafferty has a chat with Jack Boothman, former President of the G.A.A. who was delighted to be present for the celebration.
Tony Rafferty and Paul Drainey with Jack and Nuala Boothman
The 'man of the moment' arrives at the G.A.A. pavillion
Two G.A.A. Presidents catching up on old times
Pat MacFlynn with The 'Parcel of Rogues', who provided the music before the meal
Terence McCartan and Leo McEvoy
Barney and Gerry Roberts
Kate McDermott with Eileen O'Dowd
Ronan Barry with 'official' photographer Tommy Morgan taking a break!
Pat's two nieces came for the celebration
A large selection of Pat's family came for the day
Harry and Margaret Convery
Pat's nephew and great nephew
Another life-long friend and gael - Bertie Leckey with Mickey Keenan (Newry Shamrocks)
Two ladies who are on the Croke Park staff
Kevin Murphy, Barney Carr , his daughter, Ciara and Davy Curran and Martin Rogan
Caroline Rogan with Jack and Nuala Boothman
Rosemary Doyle, Therese Rafferty and Eithne Doyle
John and Mary Fegan with John and Ann McPolin
Margaret Johnston
Gareth Johnston with club chairman, Johnny McDermott, Brian and Bernice Campbell and Margaret Savage
Jimmy and May Stewart
Michael McInerney with the late Alf Murray's daughter Naoimh and her husband 'Charlie'
Desmond and Anne Quail
Bar staff, happy at their work!
Paul Drainey with Mr and Mrs Liam Mulvihill. Liam was General Secretary of the G.A.A.
Enjoying the speeches - Plunkett Campbell, Charlie and Naoimh McCaughley, Brian and Patsy Devlin
Fr. Leo Doyle, home from New Zealand, with his sister-in-law Anna Doyle and niece Fionnuala
Anne McEvoy and Mary Morgan helped with the catering
Paul McEvoy (Gilberry Fayre) and Anne
'Cutting the Tape'
L-R Liam Mulvihill, Pat MacFlynn, Aogan Ó Fearghail (Chairman of the Ulster Council), Sean óg McAteer, (Secretary of Down County Board) and Johnny McDermott
Some of the many photos in the Entrance Hall of the Pavilion
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