Renard GAA
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Reenard is a Gaelic Athletic Association
club from the Kerry
, Ireland
townland of Reenard
. The club competes in Gaelic football
competitions organized by the Kerry
county board and the South Kerry
divisional board. Together with nine other clubs they supply players to the South Kerry Divisional team
.
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McGillicuddy returned to Kerry
to take up principalship of the National School in the nearby townland of Knockeens in 1890 and immediately set about organising Gaelic football in the locality.
Reenard contested the 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905 South Kerry Championship and were affiliated to the South Kerry Board
in 1904. In 1925 the South Kerry League commenced seeing Reenard compete along with other South Kerry teams
. In 1942 playing as "Con Keatings" they won their first title, the Iveragh Junior Championship, by defeating Waterville
on a score 1-4 to 1-1.
In 1944 the club was renamed Reenard after the townland. Reenard's first success at senior level came in their first South Kerry Final
in 1948 when they defeated Derrynane by 1-9 to 2-5. Due to emigration and economic deprivation the club was forced to amalgamate with the Foilmore club
in the 1960s and 70's.
Ned O'Neill , from Reenard Point, was the first South Kerryman to win an All-Ireland medal
when Kerry
beat Kildare
in the 1903 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
(the final was played in 1905 due to circumstances).
On Sunday July 29, 1984 Reenard's official ground, Pairc Ui Dhonnchu, was opened. It was named after Tomas O'Donnchu, the first President of Reenard GAA. The president at that time, Brian Mac Mathuna, opened the ground and to mark the occasion Reenard played a game versus Kingdom Kerry Gaels
.
5 times (once together with Foilmore).
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 from the Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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townland of Reenard
Reenard
Reenard is a townland in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located in the deep south on the Iveragh peninsula on the southwest coast of Ireland opposite Valentia Island about 10 miles west of Cahersiveen...
. The club competes in Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
competitions organized by the Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
county board and the South Kerry
South Kerry GAA
South Kerry are a Gaelic football and Hurling Divisional Team in County Kerry.The South Kerry Football Team draws its players from eight Club teams in the Division.These are:* St. Mary's Cahirciveen* Renard* St...
divisional board. Together with nine other clubs they supply players to the South Kerry Divisional team
South Kerry GAA
South Kerry are a Gaelic football and Hurling Divisional Team in County Kerry.The South Kerry Football Team draws its players from eight Club teams in the Division.These are:* St. Mary's Cahirciveen* Renard* St...
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History
The first mention of Reenard was when Pat McGillicuddy of Reenard won the first Dublin Senior Football Championship in 1887 with Erins Hope which was then the name of football team of St. Patrick's College of Education in DrumcondraDrumcondra, Dublin
Drumcondra is a residential area and inner suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is administered by Dublin City Council.The River Tolka and the Royal Canal flow through the area.-History:...
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McGillicuddy returned to Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
to take up principalship of the National School in the nearby townland of Knockeens in 1890 and immediately set about organising Gaelic football in the locality.
Reenard contested the 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905 South Kerry Championship and were affiliated to the South Kerry Board
South Kerry GAA
South Kerry are a Gaelic football and Hurling Divisional Team in County Kerry.The South Kerry Football Team draws its players from eight Club teams in the Division.These are:* St. Mary's Cahirciveen* Renard* St...
in 1904. In 1925 the South Kerry League commenced seeing Reenard compete along with other South Kerry teams
South Kerry GAA
South Kerry are a Gaelic football and Hurling Divisional Team in County Kerry.The South Kerry Football Team draws its players from eight Club teams in the Division.These are:* St. Mary's Cahirciveen* Renard* St...
. In 1942 playing as "Con Keatings" they won their first title, the Iveragh Junior Championship, by defeating Waterville
Waterville
Waterville is the name of several places.In Russia* Waterville, St.-Petersburg, a water park attached to the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya HotelIn the United States:* Waterville, Iowa* Waterville, Kansas* Waterville, Maine* Waterville, Minnesota...
on a score 1-4 to 1-1.
In 1944 the club was renamed Reenard after the townland. Reenard's first success at senior level came in their first South Kerry Final
South Kerry Senior Football Championship
The South Kerry Senior Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition between clubs affiliated to the South Kerry division. When a Divisional team like South Kerry win the Kerry Senior Football Championship, the winners of the Divisional championship chose the Kerry Senior Football team...
in 1948 when they defeated Derrynane by 1-9 to 2-5. Due to emigration and economic deprivation the club was forced to amalgamate with the Foilmore club
St. Michael's/Foilmore
St. Michael's/Foilmore is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from South Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland.-Roll of honour:*All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship 2009*Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship 2008...
in the 1960s and 70's.
Ned O'Neill , from Reenard Point, was the first South Kerryman to win an All-Ireland medal
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
when Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
beat Kildare
Kildare GAA
For more information see Kildare Senior Club Football Championship or Kildare Senior Club Hurling Championship.The Kildare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Kildare GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kildare...
in the 1903 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
(the final was played in 1905 due to circumstances).
On Sunday July 29, 1984 Reenard's official ground, Pairc Ui Dhonnchu, was opened. It was named after Tomas O'Donnchu, the first President of Reenard GAA. The president at that time, Brian Mac Mathuna, opened the ground and to mark the occasion Reenard played a game versus Kingdom Kerry Gaels
London GAA
The London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
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Senior
- Iveragh Junior Championship (As Con Keatings) - 1942
- South Kerry Senior Football ChampionshipSouth Kerry Senior Football ChampionshipThe South Kerry Senior Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition between clubs affiliated to the South Kerry division. When a Divisional team like South Kerry win the Kerry Senior Football Championship, the winners of the Divisional championship chose the Kerry Senior Football team...
- 1948, 1951, 1953, 1974, 1989 - South Kerry Special League - 1966, 1980
- South Kerry Senior League - 1968, 1975, 1980
- County Novice A Championship - 1984, 1989
- County Senior League Division 5 - 2004
- Kerryman Centenary Sevens Shield - 2004
- County Senior League Division 4 - 2005
- Cahill Cup - 2005
- South Kerry Junior Championship - 2006
Minor
- South Kerry Minor Championship - 1967, 1979, 1982, 1996, 1997
- South Kerry Minor League Division 2 - 1987, 1988
- County Minor League Division 5 - 1988
- County Minor League Division 6 - 1998, 2002
- South Kerry Minor B Championship - 2000, 2003, 2007
- County Minor League Division 5A -2004, 2005
U-14
- County League Division 8 - 2004
- South Kerry A Championship - 2004
- south kerry championship - 2010
U-12
- South Kerry B Championship - 1996, 1999
- South Kerry A Championship - 1998, 2000
- County League Regroup C -2004
- County League Group K - 2005
South Kerry Senior Football Championship
They have won the South Kerry Senior Football ChampionshipSouth Kerry Senior Football Championship
The South Kerry Senior Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition between clubs affiliated to the South Kerry division. When a Divisional team like South Kerry win the Kerry Senior Football Championship, the winners of the Divisional championship chose the Kerry Senior Football team...
5 times (once together with Foilmore).
| Rank | Team | Wins | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Renard | 4 | 1948, 1951, 1953, 1989 |
| 9 | Renard/Foilmore | 1 | 1974 |
| Year | Winner | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Renard | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... |
| 1988 | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... |
Renard |
| 1974 | Renard/Foilmore 2.04 | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... 1.03 |
| 1967 | Waterville Waterville GAA Waterville GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association Gaelic football club in Waterville, south County Kerry, Ireland. Former Kerry player & manager Mick O'Dwyer is from the club.... 3.09 |
Renard/Foilmore 1.08 Match abandoned in extra time, Waterville awarded championship |
| 1957 | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... 0.03 |
Renard 0.01 |
| 1954 | St. Mary's Cahirciveen St. Mary's Cahirciveen St Marys are a Gaelic Athletic Association Gaelic football club from town of Cahirciveen in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. They are one of the most successful teams in South Kerry having won South Kerry Senior Football Championship 28 times.-Honours:... 0.5 |
Renard 1.00 (After 1.07 - 2.04 Draw) |
| 1953 | Renard 2.07 | Waterville Waterville GAA Waterville GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association Gaelic football club in Waterville, south County Kerry, Ireland. Former Kerry player & manager Mick O'Dwyer is from the club.... 1.04 (After Draw 0.14 -3.05) |
| 1951 | Renard 0.04 | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... 0.03 |
| 1950 | Valentia Valentia Young Islanders GAA Valentia Young Islanders are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Valentia Island, South County Kerry, Ireland. They play in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kerry Junior Football Championship.-History:... 1.04 |
Renard 0.02 |
| 1948 | Renard 1.09 | Derrynane 2.05 |
Honours as part of South Kerry
- Senior County Championship 8 - 1955, 1956, 1958, 1981, 1982, 2004, 2005, 2006
- U21 County Championship 9 - 1984, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
- Minor Football ChampionshipKerry Minor Football ChampionshipThe Kerry Minor Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition organized by the Kerry GAA county board. All players need to be under the age of 18. The teams competing are either GAA clubs or divisional teams, who pick from a selection of different clubs within their district.-Roll of honour:...
9 - 1963, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005
Notable players
- Eamonn O'Neill Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Dan Kelly Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Francie O'Shea Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- John T. O'Sullivan Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
Minor All Ireland Medal Winner 1980All-Ireland Minor Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland... - Jim Sugrue Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Pat Tommy O'Sullivan Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Pat McCrohan Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
U21 All Ireland medal winner 1976 - Mike O'Neill Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Frank O'Donoghue Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- John Sugrue County TrainerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
- Killian YoungKillian YoungKillian Young is an Irish sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football with his local club Renard, diviaional side South Kerry and has been a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team since 2006...
Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
Senior All Ireland Medal Winner 2006 & 2007All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn... - Eoin O Neill Kerry intercounty playerKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
U21 All Ireland medal winner 2008
- The O'Mahony brothers, James, John & Jerry, distinguished themselves with Reenard, Kerry and later with LondonLondon GAAThe London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
- Mossie Kelly, John Daly, Robbie and J.J. Wharton all played with the Kingdom Kerry GaelsLondon GAAThe London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
in LondonLondon GAAThe London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
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