Castlerea St Kevin's GAA

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Castlerea St Kevin's GAA
CLG Naomh Caoimhín Chaisleán Riabhach
Founded:1968
County: Roscommon
Nickname:Kevs
Colours:Green, White and Maroon
Grounds:Cloonkeen
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Castlerea St Kevin's GAA [1] is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland. The club was founded in 1968 and its dominant sport is Gaelic football.

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References

  1. "Castlerea St Kevin's". Hogan Stand. 17 July 2017.
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St Kevin's GAA club Castlerea home ground