Russell Rovers GAA
| Fánaithe an Ruiséalaigh | ||
| Founded: | 1930 | |
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| County: | Cork | |
| Colours: | Black and Amber[1] | |
| Grounds: | Shanagarry[2] | |
| Coordinates: | 51°51′11″N 8°02′10″W / 51.85306°N 8.03611°W | |
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Russell Rovers is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the village of Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland. The club draws its support from Churchtown South, Ballycotton, Garryvoe and Shanagarry itself.[3] It competes in competitions organised by Cork county board and the Imokilly divisional board.
History
The club was founded in 1930.
After winning the club's first Cork Junior A and Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship finals in 2019, the club progressed to the 2019–20 All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship final, after beating Mícheál Breathnach CLG of Galway in the semi-final.[5] The club ended their run as runners-up to Conahy Shamrocks in the final.[6]
Honours
- All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship (0): (runners-up 2020)[6]
- Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship (1): 2019[7][8]
- Cork Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 2019[9]
- East Cork Junior A Hurling Championship (2): 2018, 2019 [10][11]
- East Cork Junior A Hurling League (2): 2017, 2018
- East Cork Junior B Hurling Championship (5): 1945, 1958, 1963, 1978, 2002[12]
- East Cork Junior C Hurling Championship (1): 2014[13]
- East Cork Junior A Football Championship (1): 1931[14]
- East Cork Junior B Football Championship (2): 1986, 2018[15]
- Cork Minor C Hurling Championship (1): 2007
- Cork Minor C Football Championship (1): 2007
Notable players
References
- ^ a b c "Showing some respect: Russell Rovers making a difference in victory". Irish Examiner. 10 November 2018.
- ^ "Russell Rovers GAA Family Fun Day in Aid of Aaron's Hope". East Cork Journal. 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Club History - 1930-1959". russellroversgaa.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Russell Rovers - Club History". russellroversgaa.com. Archived from the original on 1 June 2007.
- ^ "Russell Rovers book ticket to Croke Park with extra-time win over Micheál Breathnach". Irish Examiner. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Conahy Shamrocks claim second junior club championship". Irish Examiner. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Cork champions Russell Rovers overcome St Mary's to collect Munster Junior title". Irish Examiner. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Four years ago the club was nearly going to fold': Perfect end to Russell Rovers' remarkable 2019". Irish Examiner. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "No heartache for ruthless Russell Rovers in this year's junior hurling decider". Evening Echo. 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Hartnett and Beausang inspire Russell Rovers to make a breakthrough in East Cork". Evening Echo. 12 September 2018.
- ^ "2019 - J A Hurling Championship - Jamesy Kelleher Cup". eastcorkgaa.com. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Rolls of Honour - Junior B Hurling Winners". eastcorkgaa.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Rolls of Honour - Junior C Hurling". eastcorkgaa.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Rolls of Honour - Junior A Football Winners". eastcorkgaa.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Rolls of Honour - Junior B Football Winners". eastcorkgaa.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "One-Time 'Whipping Boys Of East Cork' Ready For Tilt At Croke Park Glory". balls.ie. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Hartnett determined to take chance with Rebels". Irish Examiner. 24 July 2007.
- ^ "Ciarán Sheehan switches from Éire Óg to Russell Rovers for hurling". echolive.ie. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
External links
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