Killeedy GAA

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Killeedy
Cill Íde
Founded:1932
County: Limerick
Colours:Blue and white
Grounds:Páirc Íde Naofa
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Killeedy GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Killeedy, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.

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History

Located in Raheenagh in the parish of Killeedy, County Limerick, Killeedy GAA Club was founded in 1932. The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade, winning three Limerick JBHC titles. The club's greatest success came in 1980 when South Liberties were beaten by 2–07 to 1–07 to claim the Limerick SHC for the only time in their history. [1] [2]

The club has organised its own Leinster, Munster and All-Ireland JBHC competitions since 2005. [3] [4]

Honours

Notable players

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References

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