Whitechurch GAA
| An Teampall Geal | ||
| Founded: | 1904 | |
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| County: | Cork | |
| Colours: | Maroon and saffron | |
| Grounds: | Whitechurch Complex | |
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Whitechurch GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Whitechurch, County Cork, Ireland. The club fields teams in both hurling and Gaelic football.
History
The Whitechurch club was first established in 1904 to represent the eastern half of
City Division
. A shortage of players result in the club becoming defunct by 1928.
In 1959, Whitechurch was revived as a sister Gaelic football club to Blarney hurling club in the Muskerry Division. The Whitechurch-Blarney arrangement ended in 1968, when Whitechurch became an independent dual club. Two Mid Cork JBHC titles were secured in 1968 and 1970.[2]
Whitechurch joined forces with the
Honours
- All-Ireland Junior B Club Hurling Championship (1): 2017
- Munster Junior B Club Hurling Championship (1): 2016
- Cork Junior B Hurling Championship (1): 2016[5]
Notable players
- Paudie Kissane: All-Ireland SFC winner (2010)[6]
- Micheál Mullins: All-Ireland U20HC winner (2021, 2023)
References
- ^ "Whitechurch looking to create history with first junior A hurling crown". Echo Live. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Club history". Whitechurch GAA website. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ Buckley, Brendan (13 February 2017). "Upperchurch lose out in Munster decider". Tipp fm website. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Hegarty delight as Whitechurch claim All Ireland". Irish Independent. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Rovers find safe Harbour in 2016". The Corkman. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Paudie Kissane calls time on Cork career". GAA website. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2020.