Effin GAA explained

Effin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Effin, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling, but also fields teams in Gaelic football.

History

Located in the village of Effin, County Limerick, Effin GAA Club was founded in 1887.^[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the lower grades, winning the Limerick JAHC title and 2010.^[2] Effin gained a second consecutive promotion after winning the Limerick IHC title in 2011.^[3] The Munster Club IHC title was later claimed after a defeat of Ballyduff in the final.^[4]

Honours

• Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2011
• Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2011, 2021
• Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 2010

Notable players

• Patrick O'Donovan: All-Ireland U20HC runner-up (2022)^[5]
• Nickie Quaid: All-Ireland SHC-winner (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Tommy Quaid: Munster SHC-winner (1994, 1996)^[6]
• Ned Rea: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1973)^[7]

External link

• Effin GAA Club website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Club History. Effin GAA club. 13 December 2015.
2. Web site: Effin hurling history rewritten in 385 glory filled days. 28 May 2020. Vale STar. 13 December 2023.
3. Web site: Effin's season Roy of the Rovers stuff, says manager Finn. Irish Examinmer. 27 September 2012. 28 August 2014. Fintan. O'Toole.
4. Web site: Towering Quaid display guides Effin to title glory. 21 November 2011. Irish Independent. 13 December 2015.
5. Web site: Kilkenny claim All-Ireland U-20 title after edging Limerick in thrilling final. 22 May 2022. Irish Independent. 22 May 2022.
6. Web site: The great Tommy Quaid. 1 January 1993. Hogan Stand. 2 July 2011.
7. Web site: Éamonn Rea. Hogan Stand website. 5 April 1991. 20 April 2013.