David Brennan
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David Brennan is a Dublin born Gaelic football
player who plays for Laois
under the parentage rule. David's father Dessie was a famous player in the 1970s for both Laois
and St. Josephs
.
At club level, David usually lines out at centre half back with St Marys (Saggart)
.
In 2007, his performances at club level earned him a call up to the Laois
senior football squad from new manager, Liam Kearns
.
He had previously been part of the Laois senior squad in 2001, 2002 and 2004, missing out in 2003 as Laois won the Leinster Senior Football Championship
.
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
player who plays for Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
under the parentage rule. David's father Dessie was a famous player in the 1970s for both Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
and St. Josephs
St Josephs GAA
St. Josephs GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association gaelic football club in County Laois, Ireland. It is a parish team and is made up of the four small areas represented on the club crest: Ballyadams, Luggacurren, The Swan and Wolfhill....
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At club level, David usually lines out at centre half back with St Marys (Saggart)
St Marys (Saggart)
St Marys is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Saggart, County Dublin, Ireland. Marys have won the Dublin Senior Football Championship on one occasion in 1921. Since then they had been relegated to the Dublin Intermediate Football Championship and regained their senior status in 1976 and...
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In 2007, his performances at club level earned him a call up to the Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
senior football squad from new manager, Liam Kearns
Liam Kearns
Liam Kearns is the former manager of the Limerick and Laois gaelic football teams.Tralee man Kearns, whose mother is from Laois, was appointed as Mick O'Dwyer’s successor in September 2006. He previously managed Limerick for six years and helped to raise the county’s profile in that time...
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He had previously been part of the Laois senior squad in 2001, 2002 and 2004, missing out in 2003 as Laois won the Leinster Senior Football Championship
Leinster Senior Football Championship
The GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
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