St Mochta's GFC

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St Mochta's GFC
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Founded:1934
County: Louth
Colours:Amber and Blue
Grounds:Páirc Mochta, Artoney, Louth Village
Coordinates:  53°57′02″N6°32′55″W / 53.95047°N 6.54874°W / 53.95047; -6.54874
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St Mochta's GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club that fields Gaelic football teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. It is based in the village of Louth, where Saint Mochta is said to have founded a monastery in the 6th century. Both the club and the football ground, which has been a frequent venue for county finals, are named in his honour.

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In 2021, the club reached the final of the Louth Senior Football Championship for the first time. Their side, which included former AFL player and Louth county footballer Ciarán Byrne, lost by eleven points to defending champions Naomh Máirtín at Ardee's Páirc Mhuire. [1]

As of 2023, the club competes in the Louth Senior Championship and Division 1 of the county football Leagues. John Moylan is the manager of the senior team. [2]

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Inter-county players

St Mochta's players who have represented Louth at senior inter-county level include:

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References

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  2. ↑ "Louth GAA club management teams begin to take shape with several recent appointments". The Argus . 6 December 2022.
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  4. ↑ "IFC final: Mochtas come from behind in injury-time to complete stunning victory". Hogan Stand . 15 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Fechin's featured in first TV match". Drogheda Independent . 5 August 2005.
  6. ↑ "Mochtas bite relegation bullet". Hogan Stand . 30 November 2003.
  7. ↑ "Mochtas bounce back". Hogan Stand . 30 November 2004.
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  9. ↑ "League winners". Hogan Stand . 30 November 2007.
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  14. ↑ "Team news: Louth make three changes". Hogan Stand . 3 February 2017.
  15. ↑ "14-man Meath succumb to late Craig Lennon sucker-punch in blow for boss Colm O'Rourke". Irish Independent . 26 February 2023.
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