Dromid Pearses GAA

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Dromid Pearses
Piarsaigh na Dromoda
Founded:1946
County: Kerry
Colours:Maroon and White
Grounds:Pairc an Phiarsaigh
Coordinates: 51°53′39.57″N10°05′16.45″W / 51.8943250°N 10.0879028°W / 51.8943250; -10.0879028
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Dromid Pearses is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from the parish of Dromid, on the Ivearagh peninsula, South Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland.

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History

Dromid Pearses was founded in 1946 by Sean Hard Curran. [1] They have a football field at Inchintinny, Mastergeehy. Construction of the pitch started in 1979 [2] and later dressing rooms that was officially opened on 20 October 1991.[ citation needed ] The club subsequently built an additional stand, new dug outs, floodlights and a new scoreboard.[ citation needed ]

Achievements

Women's team

In 2009, Dromid Pearses formed a women's team. Players from all over South Kerry joined up to play and the club were competitive for several years.[ citation needed ] However, with the popularity of the Southern Gaels Ladies team,[ original research? ] Dromid Pearses Ladies found it difficult to field a team and ceased playing in 2015.[ citation needed ]

Notable players

All-Ireland winners

SFC

JFC

U21FC

MFC

Hogan Cup

National Football League

National Football League Division 1

All Stars

Others

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References

  1. Leen, Tony (2 October 2004). "The man who went up a hill and climbed a mountain". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. "Dromid gets a new GAA ground". Irish Independent. The Kerryman. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  3. O'Toole, Fintan (24 July 2022). "Kerry come strong at finish to land All-Ireland senior football glory against Galway". The42.ie.