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
[edit]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
[edit]- Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2011
- Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2011, 2021
- Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 2010
Notable players
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "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.