Newtownbutler First Fermanaghs GAA explained

Club Gaa:Newtownbutler First Fermanaghs
Irish:An Baile Nua
Crest:File:NewtowbutlerFirstFermanaghsCrest.png
Founded:1887
Province:Ulster
County:Fermanagh
Nickname:Newtown
Colours:Red and White
Grounds:Newtownbutler GAA Grounds, Newtownbutler
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Newtownbutler First Fermanaghs is a Gaelic football club based in Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1887, they are Fermanagh's oldest GAA club.

History

The club was founded on 13 November 1887 in Reilly's Hotel, Newtownbutler. Historically club names have varied from the Brehons, St. Aidans, Geraldines, St. Comhghalls and then back to the famous First Fermanagh's, a name, that Michael Cusack, the founder of the GAA, was said to have suggested himself.[1]

The club's most recent senior championship success came in 2007.[2]

Honours

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Fermanaghs Club History. Newtownbutler First Fermanaghs Official Website. 23 January 2022.
  2. News: Newtown triumph. 10 September 2007. Irish Independent. 18 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Roll of Honour. Fermanagh GAA. 8 January 2022.