Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA

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Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA
CLG Ard na Riagh
Founded:1949
County: Mayo
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Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA is a Gaelic football club located in Ballina, County Mayo. The club competes in competitions organized by Mayo GAA county board and is a member of the North division.

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History

The club was founded in 1949.

Honours

Notable players

Joe Corcoran played with Ardnaree Sarsfields with great distinction and for many is the most recognised former player. Joe Corcoran won 2 county junior titles with Ardnaree Sarsfields (1959 and 1971) and a national football league title with Mayo in 1970. Joe Corcoran was the long-time record scorer for the Mayo senior team with 19-360 (417 points) until 2012 when Conor Mortimer surpassed his total. [3] Joe Corcoran also served as a Club President, manager and selector over his years of service to Ardnaree Sarsfields. Known as "Jinking Joe". [1]

John Forde - Double All-Ireland Senior Football winner with Mayo 1950 and 1951. John Forde also served as Club President for Ardnaree Sarsfields.

Fr. Peter Quinn - Double All-Ireland Senior Football winner with Mayo 1950 and 1951

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ardnaree clinch first junior title". Irish Independent . 16 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  2. "Templenoe reach promised land". Irish Examiner . 8 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. "O'Connor on the brink of Mayo scoring record".