Rathkeale GAA
| Ráth Caola | ||
| Founded: | 1885 | |
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| County: | Limerick | |
| Colours: | Blue and white | |
| Grounds: | The Bog Garden | |
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Rathkeale GAA, formerly known as St Mary's/Seán Finn's GAA, is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland. The club fields teams in both hurling and Gaelic football.
History
Located in the town of Rathkeale, in west County Limerick, the club was founded as St Mary's/Seán Finn's GAA Club in 1885.[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grades, winning West Limerick JAHC titles in 1968 and 2017.[2] In Gaelic football terms, Rathkeale won the Limerick JAFC in 1991 before claiming their second title in 2011.[3] Two years later the club won the Limerick IFC title after a 4-17 to 1-10 defeat of Oola in the final.[4] Rathkeale won a secon Limerick IFC title in 2024 and reclaimed top flight status once again.[5]
Honours
- Limerick Intermediate Football Championship (2): 2013, 2024
- Limerick Junior A Football Championship (2): 1991, 2011
- West Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (2): 1968, 2017
- Munster Junior B Club Hurling Championship (1): 2009
References
- ^ "Rathkeale GAA". Discover Limerick website. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale GAA Club". Rathkeale website. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "St. Mary's/Sean Finn's GAA (Rathkeale)". Hogan Stand. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale club storm to Limerick intermediate football glory". Limerick Live. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Rathkeale crowned Limerick intermediate football champions with impressive win over Galbally". Limerick Live. 3 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
External links
- Rathkeale GAA information on ClubInfo