St Bride's GFC explained

Club Gaa:St Bride's GFC
Irish:Naomh Bríd CPG
Nickname:The Wee Brides
Founded:1927
Province:Leinster
County:Louth
Colours:Red and White
Grounds:Páirc an Chuinnigh, Millpark, Knockbridge
Coordinates:53.9663°N -6.4778°W
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St Bride's GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club that fields gaelic football teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. It is based in the County Louth village of Knockbridge.

As of 2023, the club competes in the Louth Senior Championship and Division 1 of the county football Leagues.[1] Gary Mallon is the manager of the senior team.[2]

History

The club was founded in 1927.[3] Their sole success in the Louth Senior Football Championship came in 1943, when they defeated Cooley Kickhams in the county final by 3–09 to 2–03.[4]

Honours

Shared with Geraldines

Inter-county players

St Bride's players who have represented Louth at senior inter-county level include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Division 1 Roundup: Ardee prove too strong for struggling St Brides. . 1 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Louth GAA club management teams begin to take shape with several recent appointments. . 6 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Club History. St Bride's GFC.
  4. Web site: Ardee hosts Louth final. Drogheda Independent. 23 August 2002.
  5. Web site: Member of Louth's 1950 All-Ireland team. The Argus. 15 October 2008 .
  6. News: St Brides clinch title but Clogher look doomed. The Argus. 14 September 2001 .
  7. Web site: Super Saints 'bridge that gap. The Argus. 3 October 2020 .
  8. Web site: It's a knock'-out!. . 30 November 2004.
  9. Web site: Christy Bellew Cup named after a true gael fo the county . . 11 July 2014.
  10. Web site: PART ONE - Seamus Kirk interview: Horrendous injury ended his Louth career, sparking a political dynasty. . 12 April 2020.
  11. Web site: MFC final: McKenna leads St. Brides to first ever minor title . . 17 October 2011.
  12. Web site: Brides take home the under-21 title. The Argus. 8 December 2000 .
  13. Web site: U21FC final: Brides defeat Clans . . 7 December 2013.
  14. Web site: Long wait is over for battling St Bride's. The Argus. 16 October 2013.
  15. News: G.A.A. Notes. Dundalk Democrat. 31 July 1937.
  16. Web site: 'Huckle' Byrne RIP. . 1 October 2008.
  17. Web site: A man almost too decent for politics. . 29 June 2011.
  18. News: Louth team of the Millennium. Drogheda Independent. 21 January 2000.
  19. Web site: No regrets as Lennon continues proud tradition. Irish Examiner. 10 July 2010.
  20. Web site: Friends we lost. Hogan Stand. 30 November 2007.
  21. Web site: Hoey sets his sights on new career as ref after hanging up Louth boots. . 30 January 2013.
  22. Web site: Louth start year in some style. . 7 Jan 2005.
  23. Web site: Louth opt for four debutants. . 6 May 2005.
  24. Web site: Reilly loving life with Dundalk RFC ahead of Ashbourne visit as Louth return shot off the radar. Dundalk Democrat. 11 October 2018.
  25. Web site: McDonnell a doubt for make-or-break clash. . 29 May 2021.

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