Cuala CLG
Encyclopedia
Cuala is a Dublin GAA
club based in a sports and social centre in Dalkey
which is situated in the south of Dublin, Ireland
. Cuala has playing facilities in Dalkey
, Glenageary
, Meadow Vale/Clonkeen Park, Shankill
and Sallynoggin
. In 1961, the Cuala Casements began as a club which was founded by Thomas Holden of Knockbrown, Mullinavat, County Kilkenny
, Mick Dunphy of Cullahill, County Laois
and others. In January 1974, Cuala Casements and Dalkey Mitchells amalgamated to form Cuala G.A.A. Club.
represented Dublin at all levels, up to and including senior inter-county level in both hurling and football. He was a 1983 Senior All-Ireland football winner for Dublin.
Michael Fitzsimons
made his Senior Inter-county championship debut in 2010 and was a member of the Dublin team that won the All-Ireland Championship in 2011.
David Treacy
, Paul Schutte
, John Sheanon and Oisin Gough are current members of the Dublin Senior Hurling Panel. Mark Schutte is a current player with the Dublin Under-21 team.
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
club based in a sports and social centre in Dalkey
Dalkey
Dalkey is suburb of Dublin and seaside resort in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland. It was founded as a Viking settlement and became an important port during the Middle Ages. According to John Clyn, it was one of the ports through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century...
which is situated in the south of Dublin, 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,...
. Cuala has playing facilities in Dalkey
Dalkey
Dalkey is suburb of Dublin and seaside resort in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland. It was founded as a Viking settlement and became an important port during the Middle Ages. According to John Clyn, it was one of the ports through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century...
, Glenageary
Glenageary
Glenageary is an area in the suburbs of south County Dublin, Ireland, part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County.While there is no officially defined boundary, it is surrounded by the areas of Sallynoggin, Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, Glasthule and Johnstown...
, Meadow Vale/Clonkeen Park, Shankill
Shankill
Shankill can mean:* Belfast Shankill * Belfast Shankill , the 1918–1922 UK Parliament constituency* Shankill, County Antrim, a parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland...
and Sallynoggin
Sallynoggin
Sallynoggin -Location and boundaries:On early 20th century maps Sallynoggin and Glenageary are indicated as being the same place, however, with the development of the local authority housing estate on the Townlands of Honeypark and Thomastown, Sallynoggin became a distinct area.Most of the...
. In 1961, the Cuala Casements began as a club which was founded by Thomas Holden of Knockbrown, Mullinavat, County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
, Mick Dunphy of Cullahill, County Laois
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
and others. In January 1974, Cuala Casements and Dalkey Mitchells amalgamated to form Cuala G.A.A. Club.
Hurling
- 2005 - Corn Uí Laochra Winners
- 1976 - Dublin Intermediate Hurling Championship Winners
- 1976, 1981, 1990 - Senior Hurling League Division 2
- 1986 - Boland Cup
- 1989, 1991, 1994- Dublin Senior Hurling Championship Winners
- 1989 - Division 1 Hurling League Winners
- 1977, 1985, 1993 - Junior Hurling Cup Winners
- 2007 - Minor 'F' Champions
- 2009 - Under 14 David Waycy is a way Memorial Cup
- 2010 - U-15 Division 1 Championship Winners
- 2009 - Dublin Under-21 Hurling Championship Winners
Football
- 1976 - Under 21 Football Championship Winners
- 1978 - Junior Football Championship Winners
- 1981 - Intermediate Championship Winners
- 1981 - Loving Cup Winners
- 1985 - Senior Division 3 Winners
- 1988 - Senior Championship Runners Up
- 1988 - Junior Championship Runners Up
- 2002 - Division 4 League Winners
- 2002 - Division 8 League Winners
- 2006 - Dublin Minor Club Football Championship winners
- 2006 - Leinster Minor Club Football Championship winners
- 2009 - Dublin Under 21 Football Championship winners
- 2010 - U-15 Division 1 Championship Winners
- 2010 - Intermediate Championship Runners Up
- 2011 - Intermediate Championship Runners Up
Ladies Football
- 2004 - Dublin Junior D Champions
- 2006 - Dublin Junior C Champions
- 2007 - Dublin Div 2 Feile Champions [Under 14s]
- 2010 - Dublin Div 4 League winners
- 2010 - Dublin Group B Championship winners
Notable players
Mick HoldenMick Holden
Mick Holden was a Gaelic footballer and hurler for Dublin and Cuala CLG.-Playing career:Holden was on the 1983 All-Ireland winning Dublin side that defeated Galway by a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-8. He also played with the Dublin hurlers and won the Railway Cup with Leinster in 1979...
represented Dublin at all levels, up to and including senior inter-county level in both hurling and football. He was a 1983 Senior All-Ireland football winner for Dublin.
Michael Fitzsimons
Michael Fitzsimons
Michael Fitzsimons is an Irish Gaelic footballer from Dublin who plays for Cuala CLG in Dalkey. Cuala is a traditional hurling stronghold in Dublin and he is only the second player from Cuala to play intercounty football along with the late Mick Holden....
made his Senior Inter-county championship debut in 2010 and was a member of the Dublin team that won the All-Ireland Championship in 2011.
David Treacy
David Treacy
David Treacey is a senior hurler with Dublin and Cuala. David made his senior debut for Dublin in the league in 2009 against Cork at full forward. He won a Leinster Minor Hurling Championship medal with Dublin against Kilkenny in 2007.- References :...
, Paul Schutte
Paul Schutte
Paul Schutte is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Cuala and has been a member of the ublin senior inter-county team since 2011.-References:...
, John Sheanon and Oisin Gough are current members of the Dublin Senior Hurling Panel. Mark Schutte is a current player with the Dublin Under-21 team.