Elphin GAA explained

Club Gaa:Elphin
Irish:Ail Finn
Founded:1888
Province:Connacht
County:Roscommon
Colours:Orange and black
Grounds:Orchard Park
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Elphin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of Gaelic football.

History

Located in the village of Elphin, County Roscommon, Elphin GAA Club was founded in April 1888 and was originally named William O'Briens in honour of nationalist politician William O'Brien.[1] Success was immediate with the new club becoming the inaugural winners of the Roscommon SFC title in 1889. Elphin also become the first club to win five successive SFC titles (1901–1905) and held that record for over 80 years.[2]

Elphin went into a period of decline following these successes, however, Elphin won a Roscommon SHC title in 1925. The club had sporadic periods of success at various times over the course of the following few decades, with the club winning their 15th and final SFC title in 1957.[3] In spite of this, Elphin win titles in the intermediate grade, culminating with a Connacht Club IFC title in 2003.[4] The club claimed a third Roscommon IFC title and secured senior status once again in 2024.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. 24 November 2024. Elphin GAA website.
  2. Web site: Club Titles - Roscommon. 24 November 2024. Hogan Stand.
  3. Web site: Elphin GFC. 24 November 2024. Club Info website.
  4. Web site: Elphin GAA roll of honour. 24 November 2024. Rosscommon GAA website.
  5. Web site: Cregg stars as Elphin land intermediate title. 24 November 2024. Shannonside website. 27 October 2024.
  6. News: Brothers buoy up Nemo. Irish Times. 4 November 1999. 3 April 2021. Seán. Kilfeather.
  7. Web site: Footballing great who inspired Roscommon and led them to two All-Ireland titles. Irish Times. 27 January 2007. 23 January 2016.