Croagh-Kilfinny GAA explained

Club Gaa:Croagh-Kilfinny GAA
Irish:CLG Cróch-Cill Fiodhnaí
Founded:1903
Country.:Republic of Ireland
Province:Munster
County:Limerick
Colours:Blue and White
Grounds:Páirc an Chrócaigh
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Croagh-Kilfinny GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in County Limerick, Ireland.[1] Located near the village of Croagh, and in the Catholic parish of Croagh-Kilfinny, it is a member of the west division of Limerick GAA.[2] The club was founded in 1903 as Croagh GAA and caters exclusively for the sport of hurling. As of 2023, the club play at Intermediate level.[3]

Location

The club is based in the villages of Croagh and Kilfinny, situated in mid-Limerick, roughly 22 km south west of Limerick City, on the N21 national primary road.[4] Located at Adamswood, Croagh, Pairc an Chrocaigh is the club's home grounds.[5]

History

Croagh-Kilfinny's first team played at Junior level until 2021, when they won the Covid-delayed 2020 Limerick Junior Hurling Championship, beating Patrickswell in the final by 2–22 to 0–8.[6] In their debut season at Intermediate level, the club reached the 2021 Intermediate Championship final, losing out to Effin on a scoreline of 0–22 to 0–15.[7] Croagh-Kilfinny reached the final for a second successive year in 2022, but were again defeated, on this occasion by Na Piarsaigh, losing out 1–19 to 0-14.[8]

Honours

Notable players

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Limerick GAA Club Contacts | Limerick GAA | Official Website. 19 February 2019.
  2. Web site: West Division | Limerick GAA | Official Website. 20 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Intermediate Hurling Fixtures . limerickgaa.ie . 11 August 2023 . Nick Grene Sports ground Maintenance County Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1 [..] Round 2 [..] Friday 11th August, 2023 [..] Knockaderry V Croagh Kilfinny.
  4. Web site: Croagh · Co. Limerick, Ireland. Google Maps.
  5. Web site: Croagh Kilfinny GAA Club: Pairc an Chrocaigh, Adamswood, Croagh, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Google Maps.
  6. Web site: Croagh-Kilfinny end 118 year wait for county honour. John. Redington. www.limerickleader.ie.
  7. Web site: Patrick O'Donovan steers Effin to Limerick IHC title. John. Keogh. 23 October 2021. Irish Examiner.
  8. Web site: Na Piarsaigh claim Limerick intermediate hurling title. John . Redington . limerickleader.ie.
  9. Web site: Results : week ending Sunday 25th July 2021. . limerickgaa.ie . 11 August 2023 . West Intermediate Hurling League [..] Sat, 24 Jul, Venue: The Bog Garden, (Final), Croagh Kilfinny 1-20 Feenagh Kilmeedy 1-16 .
  10. Web site: West Junior Hurling Final 1986 Croagh Kilfinny V Feenagh Kilmeedy . YouTube .
  11. Web site: 1997 Minor Hurling Final Croagh Kilfinny Vs Na Piarsaigh . YouTube .
  12. Web site: Dramatic finale sees Croagh-Kilfinny/Rathkeale crowned Minor champions . limerickleader.ie . John . Keogh . 29 October 2017 .
  13. Web site: Limerick City Archives . 12 January 2010. 18 August 2023.
  14. Web site: GAA Oral History Project. 12 May 2011. 17 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Limerick All Ireland hurling winner granted club transfer. 15 January 2020. 17 August 2023.

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