Adrigole GFC
| CPG Eadargóil | ||
| Founded: | 1927 | |
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| County: | Cork | |
| Colours: | Red and White | |
| Grounds: | Páirc Eadargóil | |
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Adrigole GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Adrigole in County Cork, Ireland. The club, situated in the Beara Peninsula, is exclusively concerned with the game of Gaelic football.
History
[edit]Located in the village of Adrigole in the Beara Peninsula, Adrigole GAA Club was founded in 1927 following the establishment of the Beara Board.[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the Beara JAFC, winning 22 titles from 33 final appearances. The club achieved senior status for the first time after their 2-09 to 1-06 defeat of Kildorrery in the 1979 Cork IFC final.[2][3][4] After eventually being relegated back to the junior ranks, Adrigole claimed the Cork JAFC title after a 0-05 to 0-03 defeat of Grenagh in 2006.[5]
Honours
[edit]- Cork Intermediate Football Championship (1): 1979
- Cork Junior A Football Championship (1): 2006
- Beara Junior A Football Championship (22): 1929, 1938, 1961, 1962, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
Notable players
[edit]- Bernie O'Neill: Munster SFC-winner (1967, 1971, 1973)[6]
- Mort O'Shea: All-Ireland SFC-winner (1911)[7]
- Kevin Jer O'Sullivan: All-Ireland SFC-winner (1973)[8]
- John Lack O'Sullivan: Australian Football International Cup-winner (2002)[9]
- Brendan Jer O'Sullivan: Munster SFC-winner (1999, 2002)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "How it all began for Urhan and Beara football in 1927". The Southern Star. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Intermediate Football Finals 1909-1969". Cork GAA results website. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Final glory is what keeps Adrigole men coming back for more despite heartbreak". Irish Independent. 22 November 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "In Adrigole's picturesque sweep, the battle for a silver cup rages". Irish Examiner. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Newman, Edward (23 December 2006). "Adrigole dreaming of a perfect end to an unforgettable year". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Cork's win caps special reunion for Kevin Jer O'Sullivan and the class of '73". Irish Examiner. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Morty O'Shea". Hogan Stand. 7 January 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Profile: Kevin Jer O'Sullivan". Hogan Stand. 17 September 1993. Retrieved 23 September 2009.
- ^ "John Lock O'Sullivan will forever be remembered in Adrigole". Irish Examiner. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Where are they now?". Irish Independent. 7 July 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2021.