Young Irelands GAA (Kilkenny)
Young Irelands are a Gaelic Athletic Association Club based in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland.[1] Formed in 1952, they are located on the Chapel Road just outside the village. Their jersey consists of red and white vertical stripes.
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| Founded: | 1952 | ||||||||
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| County: | Kilkenny | ||||||||
| Colours: | Red and white | ||||||||
| Grounds: | Gowran | ||||||||
| Coordinates: | 52°37′46.1″N 7°04′37.0″W 52°37'46.1"N 7°04'37.0"W | ||||||||
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They are currently managed by Alan Roche. Past managers have included Pat O'Neill and Kevin Fennelly. Their best-known past player is D. J. Carey.
Honours
Young Irelands GAA Club has been Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship winner on two occasions, 1996 and 2002.[2][3] It was also a finalist in 1997, 2003 and 2004. It was also Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship Finalist in 2002, losing to Birr in Portlaoise
- Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championships: (2) 1996, 2002
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championships: Runner-Up 2002-03
- Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championships: (1) 1992
- Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championships: (1) 1964
- Kilkenny Minor Hurling Championships: (1) 1988
All Stars
- D. J. Carey:
- 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002.
- Charlie Carter
- 1998, 2000, 2001.
- Pat O'Neill
- 1993
References
- "Young Irelands". Retrieved 7 April 2008.
- Diarmuid O’Flynn (28 October 2002). "Young Irelands 3-14 Dunnamaggin 1-15". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 September 2007.
- "Roll of honour". Archived from the original on 22 January 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
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