Carrig & Riverstown GAA

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Carrig & Riverstown
An Charraig & Baile Uí Lachnáin
Founded:1933
County: Offaly
Colours:Blue and white
Grounds:Páirc na Carraige & Baile Uí Lachnáin
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Carrig & Riverstown GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located near Birr, County Offaly, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.

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History

Located outside Birr, County Offaly, Carrig & Riverstown GAA Club is geographically located in County Tipperary. The club was founded in 1933 and had always been affiliated to the Offaly County Board. [1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade, winning their first two Offaly JHC titles in 1946 and 1955. [2] This was followed by an Offaly IHC title in 1958 and senior status for the first time. [3] Further JHC titles were won in 1971, 1979 and 1995 before winning two more IHC titles in 1996 and 2023. [4]

Honours

Notable players

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References

  1. Cormican, Eoghan (2 July 2022). "Minor cup would get special welcome at Carrig & Riverstown - the Offaly club in Tipp". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  2. "Club Titles - Offaly". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. "Roll of honour". Offaly GAA website. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  4. "Super all round display gives Carrig-Riverstown deserved win". Offaly Express. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  5. "Oakley calls it a day". Irish Independent. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2023.