Adare GAA
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Adare GAA club is a GAA
club based in Adare
, west County Limerick
, Republic of Ireland
. Hurling
is more popular in the village.
Adare have reached the county senior hurling final
on 11 occasions, most recently in 2009 when they defeated Na Piarsaigh
. After losing the finals of 1968, 1986, 1990, 1993 and 1996, they finally won their first championship in 2001 and successfully defended it in 2002. In 2003 they narrowly missed out on winning three county titles in a row after losing out to Patrickswell
in the final. They also won the title in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 they completed an historic 3 in a row. In 2010 they surrendered their County title to Na Piarsaigh
at the quarter final stage.
2008 marked their first win in the Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
when they overcame Toomevara
. They were subsequently defeated in the Munster final by De La Salle
. Another notable success in 2008 was the completion of a "clean sweep" of county Bórd na nÓg hurling finals, winning the under 12, under 14 and under 16 titles.
In football they haven't traditionally been successful at senior level, however in recent years they have regularly been in contention for the county championship. In 2002 they reached their first senior county football final where they were defeated after a replay by Monaleen. In 2010, Adare reached the senior football final for the second time, where once again they were defeated by Monaleen. Adare are the only club in Limerick to have dual senior status in both hurling and football.
The village regularly enjoys success at underage level in both codes.
has played in 2 all Ireland finals and won 2 all-stars in 1996 and 2001. He was captain of the Limerick senior team in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2009. In 2009, he became Limerick's most "capped" ever player when he reached a record 47 senior championship appearances for the county.
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club based in Adare
Adare
-General information:Adare's origin is as a settlement by a crossing point on the river Maigue. It is situated 16 km from Limerick City. Renowned as one of Ireland's prettiest villages, Adare is designated as a Heritage Town by the Irish government...
, west County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. Hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
is more popular in the village.
Adare have reached the county senior hurling final
Limerick Senior Hurling Championship
The Limerick Senior Hurling Championship is an annual club competition between the top Limerick Clubs. The winners of the Limerick Championship qualify to represent their county in the Munster Club Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship...
on 11 occasions, most recently in 2009 when they defeated Na Piarsaigh
Na Piarsaigh GAA (Limerick)
Na Piarsaigh is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated on the north side of Limerick City, Ireland. It was founded in 1968. Na Piarsaigh competes in both the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship and the Limerick Intermediate Football Championship....
. After losing the finals of 1968, 1986, 1990, 1993 and 1996, they finally won their first championship in 2001 and successfully defended it in 2002. In 2003 they narrowly missed out on winning three county titles in a row after losing out to Patrickswell
Patrickswell GAA
Patrickswell GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the small village of Patrickswell in County Limerick, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.-Honours:*Munster Senior Club Hurling Championships: 2...
in the final. They also won the title in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 they completed an historic 3 in a row. In 2010 they surrendered their County title to Na Piarsaigh
Na Piarsaigh GAA (Limerick)
Na Piarsaigh is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated on the north side of Limerick City, Ireland. It was founded in 1968. Na Piarsaigh competes in both the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship and the Limerick Intermediate Football Championship....
at the quarter final stage.
2008 marked their first win in the Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for the top hurling clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland...
when they overcame Toomevara
Toomevara GAA
Toomevara GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Toomevara in County Tipperary, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling.-Honours:*Munster Senior Club Hurling Championships: 3** 1993, 2004, 2006...
. They were subsequently defeated in the Munster final by De La Salle
De La Salle GAA
De La Salle Gaelic football and hurling club is based in the western outskirts of Waterford City, Ireland. The club competes in Gaelic games competitions organised by Waterford GAA board. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship twice and the Waterford Senior Football...
. Another notable success in 2008 was the completion of a "clean sweep" of county Bórd na nÓg hurling finals, winning the under 12, under 14 and under 16 titles.
In football they haven't traditionally been successful at senior level, however in recent years they have regularly been in contention for the county championship. In 2002 they reached their first senior county football final where they were defeated after a replay by Monaleen. In 2010, Adare reached the senior football final for the second time, where once again they were defeated by Monaleen. Adare are the only club in Limerick to have dual senior status in both hurling and football.
The village regularly enjoys success at underage level in both codes.
Notable players
Mark FoleyMark Foley (Limerick hurler)
Mark Foley is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Adare and was a member of the Limerick senior inter-county team from 1995 until 2009.-Early life:...
has played in 2 all Ireland finals and won 2 all-stars in 1996 and 2001. He was captain of the Limerick senior team in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2009. In 2009, he became Limerick's most "capped" ever player when he reached a record 47 senior championship appearances for the county.
Adare Ladies Gaelic football club
Adare Ladies Gaelic football club was formed in 2005 to encourage ladies gaelic football in Adare and surrounding areas. There are U-10, U-12, U-14,U-16 and Adult teams. Our base is in the Adare Community Complex pitches(known as the Manor pitches).Roll of honour
- Limerick Senior Hurling ChampionshipLimerick Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Limerick Senior Hurling Championship is an annual club competition between the top Limerick Clubs. The winners of the Limerick Championship qualify to represent their county in the Munster Club Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship...
(5); 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009. - County Intermediate Football; (1); 2001.
- County Junior A Football; (2); 1985, 2000.
- County Junior Hurling; (1); 1964
- County Junior B Football; (1); 1999.
- Limerick Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipLimerick Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Limerick Under-21 Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Limerick in Ireland. The winners of the championship receive an Corn Cuimhneachán Uí Lanagáin. All players have to be under the age of 21 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized...
; (4); 1979, 1983, 1999, 2000. - Limerick Minor Hurling ChampionshipLimerick Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Limerick Minor Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Limerick in Ireland. All players have to be under the age of 18 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized by Limerick GAA county board....
; (3); 1990, 1998, 1999. - County U-16 Hurling; (7); 1971, 1973, 1991, 1996, 2002, 2008, 2010.
- County U-16 Football; (1); 1996.
- County U-14 Hurling; (3); 1994, 2006, 2008.
- County U-12 hurling; (4); 1980, 1983, 1987, 2008.