Dromid Pearses GAA
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| Piarsaigh na Dromoda | ||
| Founded: | 1946 | |
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| County: | Kerry | |
| Colours: | Maroon and White | |
| Grounds: | Pairc an Phiarsaigh | |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′39.57″N 10°05′16.45″W / 51.8943250°N 10.0879028°W | |
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Dromid Pearses is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from the parish of Dromid, on the Ivearagh peninsula, South Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland.
History
[edit]Dromid Pearses was founded in 1946 by Sean Hard Curran.[1] They have a football field at Inchintinny, Mastergeehy. Construction of the pitch started in 1979[2] and later dressing rooms that was officially opened on 20 October 1991.[citation needed] The club subsequently built an additional stand, new dug outs, floodlights and a new scoreboard.[citation needed]
Achievements
[edit]- Munster Junior Club Football Championship (1): 2011
- Kerry Premier Junior Football Championship (1): 2017
- Kerry Junior Football Championship (1): 2011
- Kerry Novice Football Championship (1): 1999
- South Kerry Senior Football Championship (3): 2004 2019, 2022[citation needed]
Women's team
[edit]In 2009, Dromid Pearses formed a women's team. Players from all over South Kerry joined up to play and the club were competitive for several years.[citation needed] However, with the popularity of the Southern Gaels Ladies team,[original research?] Dromid Pearses Ladies found it difficult to field a team and ceased playing in 2015.[citation needed]
Notable players
[edit]All-Ireland winners
[edit]SFC
- Declan O'Sullivan (5): 2004, 2006 (c), 2007 (c), 2009, 2014
- Graham O'Sullivan (1): 2022[3]
JFC
- Niall O'Shea (2): 2012, 2016
- Denis Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2006
U21FC
- Aidan Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2008
MFC
- Graham O'Sullivan (2): 2015, 2016
Hogan Cup
- Dominic O'Sullivan (1): 2009
- Niall O'Shea (1): 2009
National Football League
[edit]National Football League Division 1
- Declan O'Sullivan (3): 2004, 2006 (c), 2009
All Stars
[edit]- Declan O'Sullivan (3): 2007, 2008 2009
Others
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Leen, Tony (2 October 2004). "The man who went up a hill and climbed a mountain". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Dromid gets a new GAA ground". Irish Independent. The Kerryman. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (24 July 2022). "Kerry come strong at finish to land All-Ireland senior football glory against Galway". The42.ie.
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