Ballylongford GAA

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Ballylongford
Béal Átha Longfoirt
County: Kerry
Colours:Blue & White
Grounds:O'Rahilly Park, Ballylongford
Coordinates: 52°32′37″N9°28′25″W / 52.54361°N 9.47361°W / 52.54361; -9.47361
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Ballylongford GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from the village of Ballylongford in County Kerry, Ireland. [1] They have won 13 North Kerry Senior Football Championships.

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References

  1. "History of Ballylongford GAA". North Kerry Football Board. Retrieved 10 February 2024.