Elphin GAA
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| Founded: | 1888 | ||||||||||||
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| County: | Roscommon | ||||||||||||
| Colours: | Orange and black | ||||||||||||
| Grounds: | Orchard Park | ||||||||||||
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Elphin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of Gaelic football.
History
[edit]Located in the village of Elphin, County Roscommon, Elphin GAA Club was founded in April 1888 and was originally named William O'Briens in honour of nationalist politician William O'Brien.[1] Success was immediate with the new club becoming the inaugural winners of the Roscommon SFC title in 1889. Elphin also become the first club to win five successive SFC titles (1901–1905) and held that record for over 80 years.[2]
Elphin went into a period of decline following these successes, however, Elphin won a Roscommon SHC title in 1925. The club had sporadic periods of success at various times over the course of the following few decades, with the club winning their 15th and final SFC title in 1957.[3] In spite of this, Elphin win titles in the intermediate grade, culminating with a Connacht Club IFC title in 2003.[4] The club claimed a third Roscommon IFC title and secured senior status once again in 2024.[5]
Honours
[edit]- Roscommon Senior Football Championship (15): 1889, 1891, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1931, 1932, 1937, 1950, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957
- Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1925
- Connacht Intermediate Club Football Championship (1): 2003
- Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship (3): 1979, 2003, 2024
- Roscommon Junior Football Championship (2): 1927, 1945
Notable players
[edit]- Aidan Brady: Connacht SFC-winner (1952, 1953, 1961, 1962)[6]
- Donal Keenan: All-Ireland SFC-winner (1943, 1944)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "History". Elphin GAA website. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Club Titles - Roscommon". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Elphin GFC". Club Info website. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Elphin GAA roll of honour". Rosscommon GAA website. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Cregg stars as Elphin land intermediate title". Shannonside website. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Kilfeather, Seán (4 November 1999). "Brothers buoy up Nemo". Irish Times. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Footballing great who inspired Roscommon and led them to two All-Ireland titles". Irish Times. 27 January 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2016.