St Kevin's GAA (Louth) explained

Club Gaa:St Kevin's
Irish:Naomh Caoimhín CLG
Founded:1948
Province:Leinster
County:Louth
Colours:Red and Black
Grounds:Páirc Chaoimhín Naofa, Philipstown, Dunleer
Coordinates:53.822°N -6.4687°W
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St Kevin's GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club that fields teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. It is located in the townland of Philipstown,[1] just over 2 miles from the town of Dunleer in mid-Louth.

As of 2024, the club competes in the Louth Intermediate Championship and Division 2 of the county football Leagues.[2]

Fellow Dunleer parish club Lann Léire are local rivals.[3]

In November 2023 Paddy Carr was announced as the club's new senior football team manager.[4]

Ganson Building & Civil Engineering Ltd., a construction company co-founded by former St Kevin's player David Rogers, has been appointed to build the new Louth GAA stadium in Dundalk.[5] Ganson previously built the Louth GAA Centre of Excellence in Darver.[6]

History

The club was founded in 1948.[7] By winning the Louth Junior Football Championship in 1968, the St Kevin's reached the Senior ranks of Louth football for the first time.

The club has finished runner-up twice in the final of the Louth Intermediate Football Championship. Firstly in 2000[8] to Dreadnots and then in 2022, when defeated by Cooley Kickhams.[9]

In Ladies' football, St Kevin's compete at Senior Championship level and won the 2022 Division 2 League title.[10]

St Kevin's also field Camogie teams at adult and juvenile levels.[11] [12]

Honours

Shared with Naomh Fionnbarra

§ Shared with Baile Talún

Inter-county players

St Kevin's players who have represented Louth at inter-county level include:

Dr Aaron khan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philipstown Townland, Co. Louth. Irish Townlands.
  2. Web site: Division 2 Reports: St Kevins and Kilkerley take control of fight for promotion. . 14 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Thomas Clare selects his Lannléire and Louth all-time XVs. . 9 June 2020.
  4. Web site: Former Donegal manager Paddy Carr takes up club post in Louth. Donegal Democrat. 25 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Delegates hit out at 'disgusting' GAA over funding for stadium in Dundalk – 'Gaels in Louth deserve more from Croke Park and the GAA'. . 13 June 2023.
  6. Web site: Ganson paves the way for Excellence. . 30 December 2009.
  7. Web site: Brief History of Philipstown. St. Kevin's GAA.
  8. Web site: Dreadnots continue climb to top . . 8 September 2000.
  9. Web site: Brian White the hero as Cooley Kickhams end 32-year wait for Louth championship title . Drogheda Independent. 3 October 2022.
  10. Web site: Kevin's forward firepower settles Louth LGFA Division 2 final against Clan na Gael. The Argus. 2022.
  11. Web site: King a GAA queen. . 20 November 2002.
  12. Web site: St Kevins secure victory in inaugural Louth Camogie Feile. . 21 April 2022.
  13. Web site: Dreadnots and St Kevins go for glory. Drogheda Independent. 1 September 2000.
  14. Web site: Some fond memories with Peter and the 50th Anniversary 1968 Championship team win at our social in 2019.. St. Kevin's GAA. 30 January 2021.
  15. Web site: Niall is hoping to bridge 16-year gap. Drogheda Independent. 7 October 2005.
  16. Web site: Perfect Timing. . 30 November 2006.
  17. Web site: JFC final: Kevins cause a huge upset against Emmets . . 12 September 2016.
  18. Web site: Barry Brennan selects his St. Kevin's and Louth all-time XVs. . 2 July 2020.
  19. Web site: Barry Brennan selects his St. Kevin's and Louth all-time XVs. . 2 July 2020.
  20. Web site: Barry Brennan selects his St. Kevin's and Louth all-time XVs. . 2 July 2020.
  21. Web site: Kevin Mullen Shield: Title for St. Kevins. . 26 June 2018.
  22. Web site: Reilly, David. . 12 June 1992.
  23. Web site: CLUBCALL. . 8 February 2012.
  24. Web site: The Philipstown Legend and Gentleman. (Sean Ross) Wee County Louth Yearbook 2014. 16 September 2014 .
  25. Web site: St Kevins came out winners after extra time against O'Raghallaighs in the Junior 2C Competition in Darver last night. . 7 September 2019 .
  26. Web site: DIVISION 4D FINAL Full time Annaghminnion Rovers 0-9. St Kevins 3-6. . 12 July 2015.
  27. Web site: Special night for Louth GAA Supporters. The Argus. 11 November 2017.
  28. Web site: Special night for men of 66. The Argus. 27 September 2006.
  29. Web site: Louth capture first Leinster U-21 title in dramatic fashion. Drogheda Independent. 4 August 2010.
  30. Web site: Matthews clan know their sport:FROM THE ARCHIVES: 20 YEARS AGO. . 10 March 2010.
  31. Web site: Just where did it all go wrong?. Hogan Stand. 20 November 2002.
  32. Web site: O'Byrne Cup: Wexford too strong for Louth. Hogan Stand. 8 December 2018.
  33. Web site: Defeats for Meath and Louth in Winter competition, as both teams pay price for tardy starts. LMFM. 13 January 2022 .
  34. Web site: Louth lose O'Byrne Cup final battle in Longford – but trip to Clare is far bigger in terms of the war they're fighting. The Argus. 21 January 2023.

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