DURHAM-GFC

Durham Robert Emmets GFC was founded in 1990, when Eddie Mangan became the club's first president. Eddie, along with a core group of Irish immigrants who were then involved with other clubs in Toronto, saw the potential in their own sons to make the bones of a solid minor team to compete in the Toronto Minor League. They reached out to other families in Durham looking for players and so came the first team to play as the Durham Robert Emmets... In 1990, our first senior men's team was created in Durham under the direction of Eddie Mangan, the club's first president. The very first challenge match was played at Dunbarton High School in Pickering against Clan Na Gael, with further home games played at Dennis O'Connor High School in Ajax. Our first teams were comprised of some older players who were coaxed out of retirement alongside some promising minors and young recruits, which helped launch the club's arrival to the football scene in Toronto.