Ballygiblin GAA explained

Club Gaa:Ballygiblin
Irish:Baile Ghiblín
Founded:1955
Province:Munster
County:Cork
Nickname:Crossroads
Colours:Red and white
Grounds:Gurteenaboul
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Ballygiblin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located outside Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland. The club, a sister club of Mitchelstown, is solely concerned with the game of hurling.

History

Located on the Cork-Limerick-Tipperary border, Ballygiblin GAA Club was founded in 1955.[1] The club initially didn't even have a set of jerseys, however, they procured a set from the recently disbanded Mitchelstown RFC. The club enjoyed its first success in 1963 when the novice hurlers won the divisional title. This was later followed by a North Cork JBHC title in 1979. A series of development and fundraising events resulted in the club opening their new grounds in 1984.[2]

The turn of the century brought Ballygiblin's greatest era of success, with the North Cork JAHC being claimed for the first time after a defeat of Kilworth in 2004. The club secured further North Cork titles in 2018 and 2021.[3] The latter victory was subsequently followed by a Munster Club JHC title before Ballygiblin faced a one-point defeat by Mooncoin in the All-Ireland final.[4]

Ballygiblin became the inaugural winners of the Cork PJHC in 2022.[5] After becoming the first team to retain the Munster Club JHC title, Ballygiblin claimed the All-Ireland Club JHC title after a 1-16 to 0-11 defeat of Easkey.[6] [7]

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Notable players

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ballygiblin GAA club records its history from 1955 to 2005. The Corkman. 23 February 2006. 25 October 2021.
  2. Web site: A synopsis of Ballygiblin GAA Club. The Avondhu. 1 December 2022. 11 July 2023. Paddy. Ryan.
  3. Web site: Clyda face Harbour and Ballygiblin take on Kilshannig for JAHC final spots. The Corkman. 12 September 2020. 25 October 2021. Pat. Ryan.
  4. Web site: Mooncoin edge Ballygiblin to take junior hurling crown. 5 February 2022. RTÉ Sport. 5 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Late goals seal brilliant Ballygibblin's second county on the trot. Irish Examiner. 15 October 2022. 15 October 2022. Stephen. Barry.
  6. Web site: Brilliant Ballygiblin make it back to back Munster hurling titles. 7 December 2022. The Corkman. 6 March 2023. Michael. Ryan.
  7. Web site: Ballygiblin are All-Ireland junior club hurling champions. 14 January 2023. Echo Live. 14 January 2023.