A special event took place on Easter Monday, April 10 at Páirc na nGael, Dromard, where memorial plaques were unveiled in honour of two of Dromard GAA Club’s most distinguished former members, the late Johnny Creegan (Crott) and Peter Crossan (Fyhora). Johnny was Vice President of Longford GAA and Dromard GAA Club and an iconic figure in Dromard and Longford GAA circles since the 1950s. Along with his three brothers Seamus, Oliver and PJ, Johnny played for Dromard in the 1950s and 1960s and was on the Dromard junior team that reached the Junior Championship final in 1955. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO As well as his contribution to the Club on the field of play, from his early years – and while still playing – Johnny served on the Club’s executive in almost every position. He has the astonishing record of having held the positions of Club Secretary, Treasurer, PRO and County Board Delegate. In 1972 he was elected Chairman of the Longford County Minor Board. Johnny played an instrumental role in the development of Dromard’s old grounds at JJ Donohoe Memorial Park in Kiltycon. Johnny’s longest contribution in a single role was as Club PRO, a position he held for 40 years. During this time, Johnny used his unique skills as a writer, historian, social commentator – as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of the GAA – to keep the Dromard community at home and abroad abreast of developments in the GAA and in the wider community. He remained a loyal supporter of Dromard GAA and until his passing regularly attended fixtures at all levels at Páirc na nGael, where his absence is still missed on match days. Peter Crossan made an enormous contribution at all levels of the club over many years from his involvement with senior, U21, minor and schools teams in Dromard and he served in various capacities on our minor and senior executives. Peter also trained the Dromard ladies team for a period and he was a trainer of Longford county teams at U21 level for a number of years. Many of our current and former players
PICTURES | Longford GAA stalwarts commemorated at unveiling of plaques in Dromard
