Beaufort GAA

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Beaufort
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Founded:1929
County: Kerry
Colours:Blue and yellow
Grounds:Páirc Uí Chocláin
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Beaufort GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland. The club is solely concerned with the game of Gaelic football.

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History

Located in the village of Beaufort, between Killarney and Killorglin, Beaufort GAA Club was founded in 1929. The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade, however, Kerry IFC titles were claimed in 1980 and again in 2000. [1]

Beaufort enjoyed one of its most successful seasons during 2018–19. After claiming the Kerry JFC title, the club subsequently beat Dromtarriffe to win the Munster Club JFC title. [2] On 9 February 2019, Beaufort defeated Easkey by 3–17 to 0–05 in the All-Ireland final. [3] [4]

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Notable players

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References

  1. "Beaufort beat weak Legion in intermediate semi-final". Irish Independent. 27 October 2000. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. "Beaufort diehards storm back in cracker against Dromtarriffe". Irish Examiner. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  3. "Beaufort cruise to All-Ireland victory over Easkey". RTÉ Sport. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  4. "Beaufort crowned All-Ireland junior champions after comprehensive win over Easkey". Irish Independent. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  5. "Brendan Lynch". Hogan Stand. 13 January 1995. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  6. "Genuine unsung heroes". Irish Independent. 28 September 2003. Retrieved 9 December 2022.