The Crossmolina Deel Rovers players and staff celebrate with the cup after the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship final win over Ballinderry of Derry at Croke Park last January. Photo: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Prestigious award for Mayo GAA club holding unique distinction

Published: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 2:13 PM

Crossmolina Deel Rovers will receive the Sports Club Award at the Mayo People of the Year gala banquet at Breaffy House Hotel tonight (Friday).

Rovers made history by becoming the only club in Ireland to hold both senior and intermediate All-Ireland titles.

It is more than a club - it is the heart of the community.

Through sport, health, inclusivity and youth development, it continues to inspire and evolve, ensuring the legacy of the GAA lives on in every generation.

From the age of five, children are nurtured in a structured development pathway, led by trained volunteer coaches.

The club emphasises positive coaching, skills development, and progression through age grades, supported by mentoring from senior players and connections with Mayo GAA.

The underage teams form the backbone of the future, and the club season saw several standout performances across Bord nÓg levels, winning North Mayo at minor and Under 16 levels, Mayo GAA Minor Championship winners as well as competing in many finals.

The Mayo People of the Year Awards is organised by RehabCare, Mayo County Council and The Connaught Telegraph.

In all, 22 awards will be presented at the function.