Flathouse GFC were formed in 1965 and had considerable success at Junior level eventually winning the Junior Championship in 1968. The club peaked with reaching the IFC in 1970 where they beaten by a superior Dunderry side. Sadly in 1973 the Flathouse were suspended for 5 years effectively sounding the death knell for the club. However a year later the current team St. Paul's GFC rose from the ashes of the Flathouse.

St. Paul's had league successes and won the 1999 junior A football championship by defeating Moylagh. The club are currently playing in the Junior B championship. 

To celebrate 50 years of the two clubs combined existence they are hosting a Flathouse and St. Paul's GFC Gala Dinner Dance at Dunboyne Castle Hotel this Saturday 9th May at 8pm. This is to be preceded by mass at 7pm in memory of passed members in St. Peters and Pauls church in Dunboyne.

County board Secretary Francis Flynn along with guest speaker Roscommon manager John Evans will be in attendance.

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