Killeedy GAA
Killeedy GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Killeedy, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.
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| Founded: | 1932 | ||||||||
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| County: | Limerick | ||||||||
| Colours: | Blue and white | ||||||||
| Grounds: | Páirc Íde Naofa | ||||||||
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History
Located in Raheenagh in the parish of Killeedy, County Limerick, Killeedy GAA Club was founded in 1932. The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade, winning three Limerick JBHC titles. The club's greatest success came in 1980 when South Liberties were beaten by 2–07 to 1–07 to claim the Limerick SHC for the only time in their history.[1][2]
The club has organised its own Leinster, Munster and All-Ireland JBHC competitions since 2005.[3][4]
Honours
- Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1980
- Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 1992
- Limerick Junior B Football Championship (1): 1987
- Limerick Junior B Hurling Championship (3): 1988, 2005, 2010
Notable players
- Paudie Fitzmaurice: All-Ireland SHC winner (1973)[5]
- Willie Fitzmaurice: All-Ireland SHC runner-up (1980)[6]
References
- Barry, Stephen (20 October 2018). "'It's probably one of the greatest parish rivalries in the GAA'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- "Club Titles - Limerick". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- McNamara, Peter (20 November 2015). "Killeedy's All-Ireland Club Junior B Hurling Championship continues to thrive". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- "The All-Ireland junior B hurling championship: giving real GAA people what they deserve". Sportsjoe website. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- "Where are they now?". Irish Independent. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- Breheny, Martin (11 May 2009). "Voice of warning from the grassroots". Irish Independent. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
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