Dunamanagh recalls 1985 Tyrone JFC win and a player’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United

A reunion in Strabane revived memories of Dunamanagh's 1985 Tyrone Junior Football Championship triumph and reunited former players, including Leonard Devine who spoke about playing for Hereford United against Manchester United in an FA Cup fourth-round tie.

A recent reunion in Strabane brought people together to remember Dunamanagh's last Junior Football Championship triumph in 1985 and the community that surrounded the club. The night combined panel discussions, personal stories, and a celebration of local contributors. The club later amalgamated with Aughabrack in 1996, initially forming Donagheady Gaels and then becoming Clann na nGael. Former players such as Leonard Devine and Stephen O'Neill appeared on panels and shared memories from their playing days. Event details: - The 1985 final was drawn 1-2 to 0-5 with Loughmacrory before Dunamanagh won the replay 1-9 to 0-2. - Leonard Devine described his time as a professional footballer, including playing for Hereford United in a fourth-round FA Cup tie at Edgar Street where they lost 1-0 to Manchester United. - Dunamanagh later produced notable players Brian Dooher and Stephen O'Neill; O'Neill was named Footballer of the Year in 2005 and Dooher captained Tyrone to All-Ireland titles. - The club amalgamated with Aughabrack in 1996, first becoming Donagheady Gaels and then re-naming as Clann na nGael the following year. - The organising committee for the reunion included Niall 'Barney' Conway, Eamon Conway, John Donaghy, John 'Scotty' Doherty, Ambrose Houston, Martin Quigg, and Al Quinn, with panels facilitated by Al Quinn, Peter Ward, and Eamon Conway. - The era recalled at the event included difficult times when the club experienced several sectarian attacks to the pitch and clubrooms, and the reunion honoured those who contributed to football and community life. Summary: The reunion served as a tribute to past players and volunteers and highlighted the lasting legacy of Dunamanagh within the wider community. A video of the night will be available in due course, with purchase arranged through members of the organising committee.