Ballygiblin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located outside Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland. The club, a sister club of Mitchelstown, is solely concerned with the game of hurling.
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| Founded: | 1955 | ||||||||
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| County: | Cork | ||||||||
| Nickname: | Crossroads | ||||||||
| Colours: | Red and white | ||||||||
| Grounds: | Gurteenaboul | ||||||||
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History
editLocated on the Cork-Limerick-Tipperary border, Ballygiblin GAA Club was founded in 1955.[1] The club initially didn't even have a set of jerseys, however, they procured a set from the recently disbanded Mitchelstown RFC. The club enjoyed its first success in 1963 when the novice hurlers won the divisional title. This was later followed by a North Cork JBHC title in 1979. A series of development and fundraising events resulted in the club opening their new grounds in 1984.[2]
The turn of the century brought Ballygiblin's greatest era of success, with the North Cork JAHC being claimed for the first time after a defeat of Kilworth in 2004. The club secured further North Cork titles in 2018 and 2021.[3] The latter victory was subsequently followed by a Munster Club JHC title before Ballygiblin faced a one-point defeat by Mooncoin in the All-Ireland final.[4]
Ballygiblin became the inaugural winners of the Cork PJHC in 2022.[5] After becoming the first team to retain the Munster Club JHC title, Ballygiblin claimed the All-Ireland Club JHC title after a 1-16 to 0-11 defeat of Easkey.[6][7]
Honours
edit- All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship
- Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship
- Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship
- Winners (1): 2022
- Cork Junior A Hurling Championship
- Winners (1): 2021
- North Cork Junior A Hurling Championship
- Winners (3): 2004, 2018, 2021
- Runners-Up (1): 2003
- Cork Minor A Hurling Championship
- Winners (1): 2016
Notable players
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ballygiblin GAA club records its history from 1955 to 2005". The Corkman. 23 February 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Paddy (1 December 2022). "A synopsis of Ballygiblin GAA Club". The Avondhu. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Ryan, Pat (12 September 2020). "Clyda face Harbour and Ballygiblin take on Kilshannig for JAHC final spots". The Corkman. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Mooncoin edge Ballygiblin to take junior hurling crown". RTÉ Sport. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Barry, Stephen (15 October 2022). "Late goals seal brilliant Ballygibblin's second county on the trot". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Ryan, Michael (7 December 2022). "Brilliant Ballygiblin make it back to back Munster hurling titles". The Corkman. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Ballygiblin are All-Ireland junior club hurling champions". Echo Live. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.