Shannonbridge GAA

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Founded:1973
County: Offaly
Colours:Blue and yellow
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Shannonbridge GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Shannonbridge, County Offaly, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of Gaelic football..

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History

Located in the village of Shannonbridge, on the Offaly-Galway-Roscommon border, Shannonbridge GAA Club was founded in 1973. [1] An earlier club, named St Kieran's, had existed in the area but became defunct in the 1940s. [2] Shannonbridge spent most of its early existence operating in the junior grade and won the Offaly JAFC title in 1989. Two years later, the club claimed the Offaly IFC title to secure top flight status for the first time. After losing to Ferbane in 1994, Shannonbridge claimed the Offaly SFC in 1996 after a 1-11 to 0-12 defeat of Tullamore. [3]

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References

  1. "Shannonbridge GAA Club looks back at its first 50 years". Offaly Independent. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  2. "The man behind the wire: Shannonbridge GAA Club to celebrate a great and engaging history". Offaly Live. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  3. "Club Titles - Offaly". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  4. "Dual Stars". Offaly GAA website. Retrieved 17 November 2024.