Clonakilty GAA

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Clonakilty GAA
Cloich na Coillte
Founded:1887
County: Cork
Nickname:The Brewery Town
Colours:Green and Red
Grounds:Ahamilla
Coordinates: 51°37′09.18″N8°55′38.16″W / 51.6192167°N 8.9272667°W / 51.6192167; -8.9272667
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Clonakilty GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and parish of Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated to the Carbery division of Cork. It was founded in October 1887. The club is most famous for being from the same town where Clonakilty black pudding is produced.

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The club currently plays in the Cork Senior Football Championship and has won the title on 9 occasions. They are considered a traditional superpower in Cork football and viewed as part of the big four alongside, Nemo Rangers, St. Finbarrs and O’Donovan Rossa. Reaching the 2021 Final against St Finbarrs, Losing out by the bare minimum.

They have a big presence in the South West Junior A Hurling Championship Where they were crowned champions on 18 different occasions. Including beating St James’ by 1-17 to 0-11 in the 2023 Final.

They also partake in the Cork Senior Ladies Football Championship. They beat Kinsale 2-5 to 0-5 to win the 2024 Senior B title. The Club also field a Premier Intermediate Camogie Team.

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