Kilconly GAA

Coordinates: 53°33′13.80″N 8°54′43.35″W / 53.5538333°N 8.9120417°W / 53.5538333; -8.9120417
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Kilconly
Cill Chonla
Founded:1943
County:Galway
Colours:Green, Red & White
Grounds:Kilconly GAA pitch
Coordinates:53°33′13.80″N 8°54′43.35″W / 53.5538333°N 8.9120417°W / 53.5538333; -8.9120417
Playing kits
Standard colours

Kilconly GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Kilconly, County Galway, Ireland. The club is a member of the Galway GAA, and is primarily focused on Gaelic football.[1] Underage teams, up to U-18s, play in the Galway league and championships. The club competes at other levels within Galway's football competitions as well.[citation needed]

Kilconly gained senior status for the first time in its history by becoming Galway Intermediate champions 2011.[2]

Kilconly GAA were chosen to compete in the 2010 season of Celebrity Bainisteoir, managed by Breffny Morgan (who had previously appeared on The Apprentice).[3]

In December 2017, Kilconly were forced to wait 5 months to play the Division 6 [North] league final. A Facebook post described the delay as "blatant disregard for the club player, the lifeblood of the association".[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kilconly has a long and proud Gaelic Football tradition". Tuam Herald. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Kilconly footballers go senior for the first time". Galway Advertiser. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Press Release - Derek Burke wins Celebrity Bainisteoir". RTÉ. 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  4. ^ MCCARRY, PATRICK. "Lengthy delay to Galway final highlights struggle of club footballers". sportsjoe.ie. Joe.ie. Retrieved 12 March 2021.