Geevagh GAA

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Geevagh
Ghaobhach
County: Sligo
Colours:Blue and White
Grounds:Geevagh
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Geevagh is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the parish of Geevagh, in the south east of County Sligo, Ireland. [1]

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History

Geevagh was founded in 1886. [1]

Notable players

Honours

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References

  1. 1 2 "Geevagh GAA Club". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  2. McLaughlin, Gerry (21 June 2022). "Sligo's Pat Hughes bids farewell after stellar career for the Yeats men". Independent.ie.