Valentia Young Islanders Explained

Club Gaa:Valentia Young Islanders
Irish:Oilean Dairbhre Óige
Founded:1905
Province:Munster
County:Kerry
Colours:Red and Yellow
Grounds:O'Connor Park, Chapeltown
Coordinates:51.9055°N -10.3378°W
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Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 4 of the county league and in the Kerry Novice Football Championship. The club's most recent success has been winning the Munster Junior football championship final after beating Kildimo-Pallaskenry 12 points to 1-8 on 25 January 2015.

The Young Islanders is one of the many clubs affected by mass emigration, losing numerous players in this manner.[1] In recent years the club has struggled to field a sufficient number of players and has at times explored the option of merging with other local clubs.[2] [3]

Achievements

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. News: Team torn apart as 14 players emigrate . Majella. O'Sullivan. Irish Independent. 2012-01-28. 9 February 2012.
  2. News: Valentia on the brink . Hogan Stand. 16 January 2013. 22 January 2013.
  3. Web site: Time's Up: Famous GAA club calls for rule change amid struggle to field senior team. 22 February 2019. Irish Independent. 22 February 2019.