Beaufort GAA explained

Club Gaa:Beaufort
Irish:Lios an Phúca
Founded:1929
Province:Munster
County:Kerry
Colours:Blue and yellow
Grounds:Páirc Uí Chocláin
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Beaufort GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland. The club is solely concerned with the game of Gaelic football.

History

Located in the village of Beaufort, between Killarney and Killorglin, Beaufort GAA Club was founded in 1929. The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade, however, Kerry IFC titles were claimed in 1980 and again in 2000.[1]

Beaufort enjoyed one of its most successful seasons during 2018–19. After claiming the Kerry JFC title, the club subsequently beat Dromtarriffe to win the Munster Club JFC title.[2] On 9 February 2019, Beaufort defeated Easkey by 3–17 to 0–05 in the All-Ireland final.[3] [4]

Honours

1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1998, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022

1980, 2000

2019

2018

2018

1977

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beaufort beat weak Legion in intermediate semi-final. 28 November 2017 . Irish Independent . 27 October 2000.
  2. Web site: Beaufort diehards storm back in cracker against Dromtarriffe. 28 November 2022 . Irish Examiner . 3 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Beaufort cruise to All-Ireland victory over Easkey. RTÉ Sport. 9 February 2019. 9 December 2022.
  4. Web site: Beaufort crowned All-Ireland junior champions after comprehensive win over Easkey. Irish Independent. 9 February 2019. 9 December 2022.
  5. Web site: Brendan Lynch. Hogan Stand. 13 January 1995. 9 December 2022.
  6. Web site: Genuine unsung heroes. Irish Independent. 28 September 2003. 9 December 2022.