Effin GAA
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| Founded: | 1887 | |
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| County: | Limerick | |
| Colours: | Green and white | |
| Grounds: | Effin GAA Grounds | |
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Effin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Effin, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling, but also fields teams in Gaelic football.
History
Located in the village of Effin, County Limerick, Effin GAA Club was founded in 1887.[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the lower grades, winning the Limerick JAHC title and 2010.[2] Effin gained a second consecutive promotion after winning the Limerick IHC title in 2011.[3] The Munster Club IHC title was later claimed after a defeat of Ballyduff in the final.[4]
Honours
- Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2011
- Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2011, 2021
- Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 2010
Notable players
- Patrick O'Donovan: All-Ireland U20HC runner-up (2022)[5]
- Nickie Quaid: All-Ireland SHC-winner (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Tommy Quaid: Munster SHC-winner (1994, 1996)[6]
- Ned Rea: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1973)[7]
References
- ^ "Club History". Effin GAA club. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Effin hurling history rewritten in 385 glory filled days". Vale STar. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (27 September 2012). "Effin's season Roy of the Rovers stuff, says manager Finn". Irish Examinmer. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Towering Quaid display guides Effin to title glory". Irish Independent. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Kilkenny claim All-Ireland U-20 title after edging Limerick in thrilling final". Irish Independent. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "The great Tommy Quaid". Hogan Stand. 1 January 1993. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "Éamonn Rea". Hogan Stand website. 5 April 1991. Retrieved 20 April 2013.