Kevin's Hurling club
Encyclopedia
Kevins is a hurling
club based in Dolphin's Barn
in Dublin's south inner city, Ireland
.
and camogie
in Dolphin's Barn and Dublin's south inner city in 1902. Kevins hurling club was founded in 1902. It evolved from the Craobh Chaoimhín of Conradh na Gaeilge
. The founder members included Joe O'Neill and Jim Maguire. Information on the formative years is sparse, but Harry O'Kelly, a staunch club member, was believed to be of central importance to the club at this time.
The club attained senior status in 1910, in the mid 1920's and again in the late 1930s and enjoyed sporadic success at senior, intermediate, junior and juvenile levels. In the mid forties, Synge Street P.P. G.F.C. was formed and it assumed responsibility for football in the area. Kevins became solely a hurling club.
In 1993 history was made. The foundation of Kevins Camogie section was the result of a new policy being pushed by the both the younger members and parent, who wanted to create both a family and community atmosphere within the area.
Kevins could be regarded as the oldest club in Dublin (with an unbroken affiliation to the Dublin GAA). However, the factual accuracy of this claim was never verified.
The club runs an Easter Hurling Festival which is an All-Ireland Event organised to pay tribute to and remember past members for their dedication and loyalty to the club. The event was first run in April 2007 and it is officially recognised by the Dublin County Board and the GAA. Emeralds of Urlngford won the innagural Brian Scott Cup (Senior Competition), beating Camross of Laois in the final. The last tournament was won by Meelick Eyrecourt of Galway in 2010.
John Dunne was the first Kevins man to represent the club at Senior Inter County level in 1914.
Joe Connolly (Leader in City Hall) and Seamus Doyle (Battle of Mount Street Bridge) were two of many Kevins men who took part in the 1916 uprising.
Sylvestor "Vesty" Muldowney, Charlie McMahon, Brendan Kinna and John Lawless played for successful Dublin teams in the late 20's and early 30's. Kevins supplied a number of players to the first county team to win a National League title. Vesty played a prominent role in 1932 when Dublin reached the National League final.
Finbar Fagan represented Dublin at Minor level in 1938, marking Christy Ring in the All-Ireland final. Other notable players from that era included Jimmy Bradley and Peader Carton.
Freddie Strahan was a key member of the 1956 club team that won the 1956 Dublin Minor Hurling Championship. The following year he signed for Shelbourne FC and represented Ireland at Senior International level. Renowned tenor John McNally was also on that 1956 panel, but was more noted for his singing ability.
Gerry Ryan hurled with the Dubs at various levels before representing the club at Senior Inter County level for a number of years in the early 1970s
Mick Bollard hurled at Minor and Under 21 level with the Dubs before establishing himself as a regular keeper on the senior hurling team in the early 80's. Mick was on the last senior county hurling panel to reach the National League Semi Finals. Other prominent club hurlers who played senior inter county level included John Treacey, Donal Tutty, Joey Dalton, Andy Doyle, Greg Balfe and Tommy Daly.
Sean O'Shea is the only Kevins man to hurl senior with the Dubs in our second century.
junior b open cup <1> 2008
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...
club based in Dolphin's Barn
Dolphin's Barn
Dolphin's Barn is an inner city suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated on the Southside of the city in the Dublin 8, and partially in the Dublin 12, postal district. Its name derives from a family named Dolphyn who once owned a storehouse there. Surrounding areas include The Liberties, Inchicore,...
in Dublin's south inner city, 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,...
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History
Kevins began promoting hurlingHurling
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...
and camogie
Camogie
Camogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and world wide, largely among Irish communities....
in Dolphin's Barn and Dublin's south inner city in 1902. Kevins hurling club was founded in 1902. It evolved from the Craobh Chaoimhín of Conradh na Gaeilge
Conradh na Gaeilge
Conradh na Gaeilge is a non-governmental organisation that promotes the Irish language in Ireland and abroad. The motto of the League is Sinn Féin, Sinn Féin amháin .-Origins:...
. The founder members included Joe O'Neill and Jim Maguire. Information on the formative years is sparse, but Harry O'Kelly, a staunch club member, was believed to be of central importance to the club at this time.
The club attained senior status in 1910, in the mid 1920's and again in the late 1930s and enjoyed sporadic success at senior, intermediate, junior and juvenile levels. In the mid forties, Synge Street P.P. G.F.C. was formed and it assumed responsibility for football in the area. Kevins became solely a hurling club.
In 1993 history was made. The foundation of Kevins Camogie section was the result of a new policy being pushed by the both the younger members and parent, who wanted to create both a family and community atmosphere within the area.
Kevins could be regarded as the oldest club in Dublin (with an unbroken affiliation to the Dublin GAA). However, the factual accuracy of this claim was never verified.
Today
Today, Kevins Hurling and Camogie club continues to promote hurling in Dublin's south inner city and is very proactive in attracting young people in the area to the games of hurling and camogie.The club runs an Easter Hurling Festival which is an All-Ireland Event organised to pay tribute to and remember past members for their dedication and loyalty to the club. The event was first run in April 2007 and it is officially recognised by the Dublin County Board and the GAA. Emeralds of Urlngford won the innagural Brian Scott Cup (Senior Competition), beating Camross of Laois in the final. The last tournament was won by Meelick Eyrecourt of Galway in 2010.
Notable players
Joe O'Neill was the first club captain 1902. A successful builder, his portfolio included Synge Street CBS Primary School a strong hold for Kevins hurlers to this very day.John Dunne was the first Kevins man to represent the club at Senior Inter County level in 1914.
Joe Connolly (Leader in City Hall) and Seamus Doyle (Battle of Mount Street Bridge) were two of many Kevins men who took part in the 1916 uprising.
Sylvestor "Vesty" Muldowney, Charlie McMahon, Brendan Kinna and John Lawless played for successful Dublin teams in the late 20's and early 30's. Kevins supplied a number of players to the first county team to win a National League title. Vesty played a prominent role in 1932 when Dublin reached the National League final.
Finbar Fagan represented Dublin at Minor level in 1938, marking Christy Ring in the All-Ireland final. Other notable players from that era included Jimmy Bradley and Peader Carton.
Freddie Strahan was a key member of the 1956 club team that won the 1956 Dublin Minor Hurling Championship. The following year he signed for Shelbourne FC and represented Ireland at Senior International level. Renowned tenor John McNally was also on that 1956 panel, but was more noted for his singing ability.
Gerry Ryan hurled with the Dubs at various levels before representing the club at Senior Inter County level for a number of years in the early 1970s
Mick Bollard hurled at Minor and Under 21 level with the Dubs before establishing himself as a regular keeper on the senior hurling team in the early 80's. Mick was on the last senior county hurling panel to reach the National League Semi Finals. Other prominent club hurlers who played senior inter county level included John Treacey, Donal Tutty, Joey Dalton, Andy Doyle, Greg Balfe and Tommy Daly.
Sean O'Shea is the only Kevins man to hurl senior with the Dubs in our second century.
Hurling
- Dublin Senior Hurling Championships (0):- Finalists in 1926 and Senior B finalists in 1999
- Senior Hurling League Division Two Winners (5): 1913, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1996
- Dublin Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipDublin Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipDublin Senior Hurling Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club competition between the Intermediate Dublin Clubs. The winners of the Dublin Championship qualify for the Dublin Senior Hurling B Championship. The 2006 intermediate champions were Round Towers who beat Thomas...
s (4): 1924, 1979, 2002, 2010 - Leinster Junior Club Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Junior Club Hurling ChampionshipFor the senior hurling equivalent see: Leinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between the hundreds of Junior hurling clubs in Leinster. Each of the 12 counties in the province will provide one team. In most cases...
finalists in 2002
- Intermediate Hurling Leagues (2): 1979 – runners up in 1978
- Corn Céitinn (2): 1938, 1978
- Dublin Junior Hurling ChampionshipDublin Junior Hurling ChampionshipThe Dublin Junior Hurling championship is the Junior Gaelic Athletic Association hurling competition of Dublin. The winners of the Junior championship go on to qualify for the Dublin Intermediate Hurling Championship in the following year...
s (3): 1910, 1939, 1978 - finalists in 1977
- Junior Hurling Leagues (3): 1908, 1937, 1954
- Corn Fogarty (1): 1988
- Miller Shield (1): 2003
- Fletcher Shield (1): 2001
- Dublin Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipDublin Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Dublin Under 21 Hurling Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club competition between the under 21 players of Dublin Clubs.-Roll of honour:-Under 21 B Hurling Championship:-Under 21 C Hurling Championship:-External links:***...
s (0):- Finalists in 1979
- Dublin Minor Hurling ChampionshipDublin Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Dublin Minor Club Hurling Championship is a Gaelic Athletic Association competition between the top teams in minor club hurling in County Dublin. The most successful team in resent years have been Kilmacud Crokes...
s (4): 1919, 1922, 1923, 1956 - finalists in 1978
- Under 16 Championships (1): 1976
- Juvenile Championships (1): 1973
- Under 15 League (1): 1973
- Féile na nGael (3): 1982 Div 3, 1985 Div 5, 2005 Div 2,
Camogie
- Junior B Shield (1): 2008
- Junior B 2 League (1): 2008
junior b open cup <1> 2008
- Mascot Cup Winners (1): 1997
- U16 League (1): 1998