Join us supporting Brain Tumour Ireland in Memory of Frank

Do you want to join us in making a difference? We're raising money in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us and all of Frank's family and friends.

On the 7th of April 2024, the sad news spread wide and far of the untimely, and deeply upsetting, passing away of Frank Dowling after a brave battle with a brain tumour. For Anne, Brian, Amy, Kevin, David, Noah, Pippa and Lottie their loss was unimaginable.

It is truthful to say the news still feels surreal months after Frank has left us.

Writing at the time, the feeling was that the community, and particularly Robertstown GFC, had lost its favourite son. That feeling is still there. His legacy is entrenched in the spirit of the place, in Maurice Musgrave Park, in the hearts of the young people who pull on a jersey with a Robertstown crest and feel a depth of pride. Whether as the colossus of a player he was, a committee member ready to drive the club forward, an underage coach who nurtured and grew the future, a senior mentor imparting passion and wisdom at the same time or simply as that ever present voice and smile, you could be sure to see about the place, Frank Dowling lived and breathed Robertstown GFC. His presence is felt because he gave his life to the club, and that never leaves, that legacy guaranteed, forever.

On the 21st of March we will climb Croagh Patrick to commemorate Frank’s legacy and raise funds for Brain Tumour Ireland. Frank was a fitness fanatic, a powerful athlete, so we think it is fitting to pay tribute by taking on a challenge he would have relished, front and centre ready to go.

We want to carry this spirit. He will never be replicated, repeated or replaced.

We want to honour Frank Dowling. Because of him we are all stronger.