Cardinal O'Donnell Cup
Cardinal O'Donnell Cup | |
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Founded | 1927 |
Title holders | St Mochta's (1st title) |
Most titles | Cooley Kickhams (15) |
Sponsors | John O'Neill Sand and Gravel |
The Cardinal O'Donnell Cup is an annual senior league competition organised by Louth GAA for the Division 1 teams in Gaelic football in County Louth.
Format
[edit]All 12 teams play each other once, with the top four traditionally qualifying for the semi-final stage. The semi-final victors then face off in the final of the competition. There is also relegation to Division 2 for the worst-performing team(s).[1]
Trophy
[edit]The winning team is presented with the Cardinal O'Donnell Cup, named after Patrick O'Donnell, who was Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1924 until his death in October 1927.
The trophy, which was donated to the County Board of Louth GAA by the Cardinal in 1926,[2] is a replica of the Ardagh Chalice. The inaugural winners of the competition were Wolfe Tones of Drogheda.
Roll of Honour
[edit]# | Team | Wins | Years won |
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1 | Cooley Kickhams | 15 | 1936, 1937, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1989, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
2 | Newtown Blues | 14 | 1933, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2005, 2010, 2018, 2022 |
3 | St Mary's (Ardee) | 12 | 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1971, 1975, 1991, 2002, 2021 |
4 | Clan na Gael | 10 | 1929, 1982, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000 |
5 | Dundalk Young Irelands | 6 | 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1948, 1978 |
St Patrick's | 6 | 1999, 2003, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 | |
7 | Stabannon Parnells | 5 | 1945, 1950, 1951, 1995, 1998 |
Wolfe Tones | 5 | 1927, 1928, 1931, 1934, 1935 | |
9 | Roche Emmets | 4 | 1958, 1960, 1961, 2001 |
10 | Dundalk Gaels | 3 | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
11 | Mattock Rangers | 2 | 2011, 2015 |
Naomh Máirtín | 2 | 2017, 2019 | |
Oliver Plunketts | 2 | 1957, 1959 | |
Dreadnots | 2 | 1988, 2016 | |
15 | O'Raghallaighs | 1 | 1973 |
St Fechin's | 1 | 1985 | |
St Bride's | 1 | 1968 | |
St Mochta's | 1 | 2023 | |
Kilkerley Emmets | 1 | 1980 | |
Glyde Rangers | 1 | 1932 | |
Boyne Rangers | 1 | 1930 |
Finals
[edit]‡ winners also won Louth Senior Football Championship that year
§ Title awarded to St Mary's after objection. Oliver Plunketts fielded an ineligible player
See also
[edit]- Mulligan, Fr.John (1984). The GAA in Louth - An Historical Record.
- Mulligan, Fr.John (2000). The GAA in Louth - An Historical Record (updated).
References
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- ^ "How Louth GAA's top trophies got their names". Dundalk Democrat. 23 January 2022.
- ^ "St Mochtas' prayers are answered as the Cardinal is in residence at long last". The Argus. 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Hard working Newtown Blues gain revenge in league decider". Dundalk Democrat. 30 November 2022.
- ^ "CARDINAL O'DONNELL IN ARDEE FOR FIRST TIME IN 19 YEARS". Louth GAA. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Sam's the man for Mairtins". The Argus. 14 September 2019.
- ^ "O'Donnell Cup final: Blues complete memorable league season". Hogan Stand. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Jocks claim maiden senior honour with extra-time win over Dreadnots". Dundalk Democrat. 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Dreadnots finally deliver some silverware". Dundalk Democrat. 10 October 2016.
- ^ "FL1 final: Mattock are champions as Pat's unbeaten run ends". Hogan Stand. 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Pat's complete double to bring bittersweet season to an end". Dundalk Democrat. 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Cardinal O'Donnell final: Pat's retain title in style". Hogan Stand. 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Paddy leads Pats to double delight". Drogheda Independent. 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Clear signs of progress". Hogan Stand. 27 November 2011.
- ^ "Win gives boost to hopes for next year". Drogheda Independent. 24 November 2010.
- ^ "ugly end to season as Pats have the final say". Drogheda Independent. 2 December 2009.
- ^ "Third successive title for Cooley Kickhams". The Argus. 29 October 2008.
- ^ "League title consolation for Cooley". Drogheda Independent. 5 December 2007.
- ^ "Heartbreaking defeat for Glyde in cup final". The Argus. 13 December 2006.
- ^ "Lack of firepower costs Cooley again". The Argus. 11 November 2005.
- ^ "Red card only spurred the winners on". The Argus. 5 November 2004.
- ^ "Famous double ends St Pats perfect season". Drogheda Independent. 12 December 2003.
- ^ "Gutsy 14-man St Marys deny Mattock the double". Drogheda Independent. 6 December 2002.
- ^ "Roche win O'Donnell Cup after 40 years". The Argus. 30 November 2001.
- ^ "Clans win Cardinal ODonnell Cup again!". The Argus. 10 November 2000.
- ^ "Sporting headlines from the past". The Argus. 17 December 2008.
- ^ "Fechin's featured in first TV match". Drogheda Independent. 5 August 2005.
- ^ "Plunketts clinch the O'Donnell". Drogheda Independent. 12 September 1959.
- ^ a b c d e "Ardee's farewell to Paddy Beahan". Drogheda Independent. 27 February 2016.