Rathkeale GAA, formerly known as St Mary's/Seán Finn's GAA, is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland. The club fields teams in both hurling and Gaelic football.
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| Founded: | 1885 | |
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| County: | Limerick | |
| Colours: | Blue and white | |
| Grounds: | The Bog Garden | |
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History
editLocated in the town of Rathkeale, in west County Limerick, the club was founded as St Mary's/Seán Finn's GAA Club in 1885.[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grades, winning West Limerick JAHC titles in 1968 and 2017.[2] In Gaelic football terms, Rathkeale won the Limerick JAFC in 1991 before claiming their second title in 2011.[3] Two years later the club won the Limerick IFC title after a 4-17 to 1-10 defeat of Oola in the final.[4] Rathkeale won a secon Limerick IFC title in 2024 and reclaimed top flight status once again.[5]
Honours
edit- Limerick Intermediate Football Championship (2): 2013, 2024
- Limerick Junior A Football Championship (2): 1991, 2011
- West Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (2): 1968, 2017
- Munster Junior B Club Hurling Championship (1): 2009
References
edit- ^ "Rathkeale GAA". Discover Limerick website. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale GAA Club". Rathkeale website. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "St. Mary's/Sean Finn's GAA (Rathkeale)". Hogan Stand. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale club storm to Limerick intermediate football glory". Limerick Live. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale crowned Limerick intermediate football champions with impressive win over Galbally". Limerick Live. 3 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
External links
edit- Rathkeale GAA information on ClubInfo