Raharney GAA

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Raharney
Rath Áirne
Founded:1904
County: Westmeath
Colours:Blue and white
Grounds:Joristown
Coordinates: 53°31′12″N7°07′15″W / 53.52002°N 7.120748°W / 53.52002; -7.120748
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Senior Club Championships
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Hurling: - - 11

Raharney GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Raharney in County Westmeath, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.

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History

In late-July 2024, a helicopter crashed between Killucan and Raharney near the R156 road. The club, located nearby, cancelled all hurling training sessions scheduled for the day of the crash. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Two people die in Westmeath helicopter crash". BBC News. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  2. "Live Area in 'total shock' following helicopter crash". RTÉ News. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. Harrison, Shane; O'Carroll, Lisa (30 July 2024). "Two men die after helicopter crashes into building near Irish village". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  4. "Late rally sees Raharney crowned county champs in thriller". advertiser.ie. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  5. "Favourites Raharney reclaim Westmeath hurling crown". Irish Independent . 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  6. "Westmeath SHC final: Raharney's second-half comeback stuns holders". Hogan Stand . 23 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.