St Lachtain's GAA explained

Club Gaa:St Lachtain's
Irish:Naomh Lachtáin
Founded:1951
Province:Leinster
County:Kilkenny
Colours:Black and amber
Grounds:Páirc Lachtáin
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H2:0
H3:2
C1:3
C2:6
C3:12
Coordinates:52.731°N -7.395°W
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St Lachtain's GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Freshford, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Founded in 1951, it is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.

History

Located in the village of Freshford, St Lachtain's GAA Club was founded in 1951. The new club spent its early years operating in the junior ranks, eventually winning the Kilkenny JHC title in 1959 and securing senior status.[1] Within two years in the top flight, St Lachtain's claimed their first ever Kilkenny SHC title after beating representative side Near South. A second SHC followed in 1963 after a defeat of Tullogher.[2]

St Lachtain's subsequently slipped out of the top flight and down the ranks but continued to collect silverware. A second Kilkenny JHC title was won in 1993, while Kilkenny IHC titles were claimed in 1984 and 2009.[3] The latter title was later converted into a Leinster Club IHC title, while the All-Ireland Club IHC title was won after a 3-17 to 0-10 defeat of St Gall's.[4] [5]

Honours

Hurling

Camogie

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fearless, uncompromising,. 2 November 2024. Kilkenny Live. 10 November 2015.
  2. Web site: St Lachtain's County SH Champions 1961 & 1963. 2 November 2024. Kilkenny GAA website.
  3. Web site: Club Titles - Kilkenny. Hogan Stand. 28 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Proud Kavanagh completes lifelong Lachtain’s dream. 25 November 2017. Irish Examiner. 15 February 2010.
  5. Web site: St Gall’s are blown away in decider. 25 November 2017. Belfast Telegraph. 15 February 2010.
  6. Web site: Faughs legend Seán Buckley recalls the time a man in a van predicted glory days ahead. Irish Independent. 15 May 2023. 4 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Cats mourn hero Dillon. Irish Independent. 15 June 2013. 4 October 2024.
  8. Web site: Obituaries. Kilkenny GAA Yearbook 2000. 27 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Eight time winner Kavanagh calls it quits. Hogan Stand. 9 February 2012. 27 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Joy of the great ’67 win still warms John’s heart. Kilkenny Live. 19 October 2013. 4 October 2024.

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