Page 7 - Callan United 50th Anniversary Yearbook 2018/19
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PICTURE: THE TEAM OF
'57
The first buds of Callan United take
to the field in St James Park. (The
Greyhound Track)
Humble Beginnings
Frank McKenna
It probably really all started in the 'Halla' in the early 50’s. On
the street with jumpers and schoolbags for goals, there was
no organisation as such until John Mackey got his hands on a
set of rules for soccer. When the “new” houses were built in
Mill Street they moved to “The Plot” where Freaney’s house
now lies. All went well until they broke Mickey Croke’s
window and they were off again. This time to Col Butler’s field
in the Minaun’s.
