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Valentia Young Islanders

Coordinates: 51°54′19.85″N 10°20′16.02″W / 51.9055139°N 10.3377833°W / 51.9055139; -10.3377833
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Valentia Young Islanders
Oilean Dairbhre Óige
Founded:1905
County:Kerry
Colours:Red and Yellow
Coordinates:51°54′19.85″N 10°20′16.02″W / 51.9055139°N 10.3377833°W / 51.9055139; -10.3377833
Playing kits
Standard colours

Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 4 of the county league and in the Kerry Novice Football Championship. The clubs most recent success has been winning the Munster Junior football championship final after beating Kildimo-Pallaskenry 12 points to 1-8 on January 25, 2015.

The Young Islanders is one of the many clubs affected by mass emigration, losing numerous players in this manner.[1] In recent years the club has struggled to field a sufficient number of players and has at times explored the option of merging with other local clubs.[2]

Achievements

  • Munster Junior B Football Champions 2015
  • Kerry Intermediate Football Championship Winners 1986, 1995
  • Kerry Junior Football Championship Winners 1981
  • Kerry Novice Football Championship Winners 1975, 2014
  • South Kerry Senior Football Championship Winners 1939, 1945, 1950, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 2000, 2005

Notable players

External links

  1. ^ O'Sullivan, Majella (2012-01-28). "Team torn apart as 14 players emigrate". Irish Independent. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Valentia on the brink". Hogan Stand. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2013.