RIP Ronan Gormley
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it’s deepest sympathies to the Gormley family and all our friends at Garristown GAA on the very sad passing of Ronan today, Sat Dec 6th 2025.
On the field Ronan was a fierce competitor who gave his all for his teammates. He was a vital midfield cog in the team that brought Garristown back to Dublin senior football ranks in the late 90s. He played for many years until injury forced him to retire.
In recent years he ran their 2nd team and guided all their young players through their first experience of adult football. This resulted in him guiding the team to an historic county championship title just 3 weeks ago. He was the ultimate clubman.
We want to offer our sincere sympathy to his wife Caroline, his two sons Sam and Darragh, his siblings John, Simon, Niall, Hilary and Sinead who are an integral part of Garristown GAA, his extended family and his wide circle of good friends.
Ronan will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Club Development Update: Phases 1 & 2 Complete!
We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of Phase One and Phase Two of our Club Development Plan — a major milestone for St. Margaret’s GAA and our vibrant community.
On a weekend filled with pride and celebration, we officially opened our brand new Astro pitch and Walkway — two transformative additions that began as a dream and have now become a reality thanks to the tireless efforts of so many.
Grand Opening Celebration Highlights:
- Official ribbon-cutting ceremony with Cllr Darragh Butler and Hazel from Dublin Rural Leader
- A heartfelt gathering of club members, families, and supporters
- Recognition of the incredible work by our Development Committee, Finance Committee, Treasurers, Facilities Team, and all our dedicated volunteers
We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and supporters:
- Fingal County Council
- Dublin Rural Leader
- DAA
- Dublin Port Company
Your collaboration and belief in our vision have been instrumental in bringing these projects to life.
These new facilities are more than just infrastructure — they’re a testament to what community spirit and teamwork can achieve. They will serve generations of players, supporters, and families, strengthening the heartbeat of St. Margaret’s GAA.
Here's to continued progress, shared success, and the exciting journey ahead as we move into the next phases of our development.
Click here to view photos of the grand opening.
Halloween Camp 2025
Our Halloween Football Camp will take place Tues 28th to Thurs 30th October.
Cost is €60 / Child capped at €100 / Family.
Price includes Top (purchase by Sunday 28th Sep to receive), Disco (Thurs 30th) Ticket.
All Ireland 1/4 Final - Ticket Allocation
A Chairde,
The GAA Football All-Ireland 1/4 Final will take place Saturday June 28th @ 18:30.
Dublin GAA Clubs have been offered a limited number of tickets for Club Members for purchase.
If you would like to be considered for a ticket – please make a request for your ticket in the form below.
You can also add a name of a member who might not see this request (ie those not on social media / Club Zap etc).
This form will close on Wednesday 25th June (tomorrow) 6pm sharp.
Please note – the completion of this form does not guarantee tickets.
St Margarets GAA Summer Camps 2025 - Mon 14th to Fri 18th July - Book Now!
Reminder that the St Margarets GAA Kellogg's Cul Camp 2025 will take place from Mon 14th to Fri 18th July
Please book soon as places are filling up fast!
1st Child €82.50 , 2nd €75, 3rd/4th €65
Book now at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Dublin+North&venue=1132&week=4
Under 6s
We are delighted to announce, we'll be running a Grasshopper camp the same week - book now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/event/grasshoppers-camp-2025/
Grasshoppers Camp 2025 - July - Mon 14th to Fri 18th
Bookings are now open for our 2025 Grasshopper camp!
Summary
Here's a summary of the week ...
- Camp is 5 days in July - Mon (14th) -> Friday (18th)
- Camp starts at 10am - please try and be there on Day 1 from 9:15 - 9:30am so that we can get you registered and organised - other days - get there at 9:45am
- Grasshoppers (4 to 5yrs) times from 10am to 12:30pm - with 1 break - 11.15
- Unfortunately these camps are weather permitting - so please if it’s nasty - keep an eye on our ClubZap as we’ll make a call around 9am if it’s too bad to run the camp
- Parents are welcome to hang around and watch - our club shop will be opened and selling Tea & Coffee and light refreshments
How to book
Book using this payment link. Cost is €50.
Itinerary
Here's what you need to bring in your LABELLED Bag (essential you label your bag with your kid names) ...
- Packed healthy lunch - grasshoppers have 1 short break, older kids have 2
- Suitable (weather) playing gear - it's essential all your gear is LABELLED - you should have received your Cul Camp kit - but for those who don't have Kit - tracksuit / shorts, runners / boots
- Rain jacket, towel, changes of gear on wet days
- Plenty of water - 1 or 2 labelled bottles
- Sun cream and baseball hat if a sunny day
- Again PLEASE make sure everything is LABELLED
Swop Shop
- Bring any gear (boots, gloves, old kit) you don’t wear anymore and leave them in our swop station or take what you want.
Membership
- If you need to become a member - click here
Communication
- We communicate to our members almost solely on ClubsZap - if you haven't already - download it, then search and ‘Subscribe’ to ‘St Margarets GAA’
- Once subscribed, you will see our newsfeed and important club announcements (ie weather for the camp) - but if there’s a particular group (team) you want to join - here’s how
- Go to chats
- Click on the bottom right green chat icon
- Find the group you want to join and request to join
- The group admin will see you and add you
Lotto
- Do you know about our lotto? Find out more here.
- 100% of sales go towards the running of our teams!
RIP Freda Kennedy
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it’s deepest sympathies to the Kennedy family who sadly lost Freda, Sat May 3rd 2025.
Peacefully, in the tender care of the wonderful staff at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Freda, beloved wife of the late Michael and dearly loved mother of Mary, Noel, David, James, and Jean.
Predeceased by her beloved parents Richard and Mary, and her cherished sisters Rita, Joan, and Imelda.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love by her heartbroken children; her adored grandchildren Alana, Nathan, Conor, Chloe, Elise, Ruby, Pearse, and Cole; her loving daughters-in-law Amanda and Áine; her caring sons-in-law Mark and Charlie; dear sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; nieces and nephews; extended family; kind neighbours; her wide circle of friends, and by all who had the privilege to know and love her.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Michael Doyle Funeral Home, Finglas Village on Thursday, 8th, from 6pm to 8pm.
Freda’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Friday morning at Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery (St Paul’s).
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RIP Sean Mahon
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it’s deepest sympathies to the Mahon
family who sadly lost Sean, Sat April 19th 2025.
MAHON, Sean (The Mayne, Clonee, Co. Meath and formerly of Mitchelstown, Dublin) April 19th, 2025, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Dear son of the late Hubert and Mary and brother of our club president Mary and the late Tommy and Paddy.
Sadly missed by his loving sister, nieces Linda, Sandra, Orla and Claire, nephews Ciaran, Ken, Sean, Hubert and Rory, cousins, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at his home on Wednesday evening (April 23rd) from 6pm.
Removal on Thursday morning (April 24th) to St. Margaret’s Church, St. Margaret’s arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am at followed by burial in The Ward Cemetery.
Sean’s funeral mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.
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RIP Thomas (Tucker) McGovern
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it’s deepest sympathies to the McGovern family who sadly lost Thomas, (Tucker) 10th February 2025.
McGovern, Thomas, (Tucker), late of Rivermeade, Saint Margaret’s and Jamestown Road, Finglas – 10th February 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of his family and the staff of Oakwood Nursing Home. Thomas, devoted husband of Cecilia and loving dad of Michelle and Thomas.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Sarah, his brother Michael and sister Rosie.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, son and daughter, grandchildren David, Shannen, Sarah, Dylan, Jasmine and Thomas, great-grandson Craig, son-in-law David, Thomas’s partner Paula, brothers P.J., Dessie, John, Philip and sister Mary, brother-in-law Sean, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at his daughter Michelle’s home on Friday (14th February) from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Funeral on Saturday morning (15th February) to St. Margaret’s Church, Saint Margaret’s for 10.00am Requiem Mass followed by Burial in adjoining cemetery.
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RIP Phyllis O'Connor
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it’s deepest sympathies to the O’Connor family who sadly lost Philomena 10th February 2025.
O’Connor, (née Fanning), Philomena (Phyllis) late of Glasnevin and Dubber Cross – 10th February 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of her family and the staff of Beneavin House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Peadar, loving and cherished mam to Donal, Karl, Debbie and Mark.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter and sons, grandchildren Christine, Suzanne, Sam, Jessica, Jamie and Lila, great-grandchildren Ava and Andrew, daughters-in-law Theresa and Mary, son-in-law Alan, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Sally, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she Rest in Peace
Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West, (D11 W7VX) on Thursday (13th February) from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Funeral on Friday morning (14th February) to Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by Burial in Killeek Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Her Funeral Mass can be viewed live.
Messages of sympathy may be left for Phyllis’ family in the “Condolences” section on rip.ie.
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