Rising from the ashes: Big celebrations today as Sean Dolans GAA club in Derry unveil their new clubhouse and pitch

Sean Dolans GAA Club in Derry today celebrated the official opening of its new clubhouse and playing pitch.

The original clubhouse, located at Piggery Ridge at the rear of Creggan housing estate, was destroyed in an arson attack in December 2011.

Ulster GAA president Michael Hasson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness were among the guests at the official opening ceremony this afternoon.

Beforehand, there was a parade to the ground from the Creggan shops.

The opening ceremony was followed by a underage blitz, a ladies match and a game between the 2009 ‘treble’ team and the current senior side.

Following the live screening of the All-Ireland final replay between Dublin and Mayo in the marquee, the day will end with the senior presentation night with music from the Soul Seekers.

The night before the official opening the club will host a ‘Family Fortunes’ event and the weekend celebrations will end with a family fun day from 1pm to 5pm tomorrow.