St. Nicholas GFC

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St. Nicholas GFC
Cumann Peil San Nioclás
Founded:1976
County: Louth
Nickname:The Nicks
Colours:Red and White
Grounds:Jimmy Pentony Park, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda
Coordinates: 53°42′48″N6°22′18″W / 53.71344°N 6.37174°W / 53.71344; -6.37174
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St. Nicholas GFC is a Gaelic Football club located in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. Based in Rathmullan in the south-west of the town, it takes its players from Holy Family Parish and fields teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA.

Founded in 1976, [1] St. Nicholas is one of two Gaelic Football clubs from the south side of Drogheda, together with Wolfe Tones. As of 2023, the club competes in the Louth Junior Championship [2] and Division 3B of the county football Leagues. John "Mexican" Culligan is the current manager of the club's senior team as of 2024, joined by selectors Karl O'Connor and Brian Lynch. Lee Kavanagh is the current club captain.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Louth GAA senior, intermediate and junior club championship draws". The Argus . 27 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Clean sweep for south". Drogheda Independent . 15 October 2008.
  4. ↑ "Champions once more". Hogan Stand . 30 November 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "At least there's one current Louth GAA player with a senior provincial championship medal". Dundalk Democrat . 11 June 2020.
  6. ↑ "Moving on up". Hogan Stand . 30 November 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "The latest John O'Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3A & 3B League results, tables, & fixtures". Dundalk Democrat . 31 July 2024.
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