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For the hurling club in the town, see Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic For the Gaelic football, Ladies' Gaelic football and Camogie teams in the town see Dungiven GAC.
St. Canice's GAC Dungiven
Cumann Chainnigh Naofa Dún Geimhin
Founded: 1943
County: Derry
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Club colours: Black and White
Grounds: Páirc Uí Cáithaín
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St. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A GAA county or County board is a geographic region of control within the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA originally based on the Counties of Ireland For more information on Derry GAA see Derry Senior Football Championship and Derry Senior Hurling Championship. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football Ladies' Gaelic Football is the most prominent amateur team sport for women in Ireland. Canice's GAC Dungiven (Irish: Cumann Chainnigh Naofa Dún Geimhin) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh Dungiven ( Dun Geimhín; meaning Given's fort) is a small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the main Belfast to Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of They currently cater for Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football Ladies' Gaelic Football is the most prominent amateur team sport for women in Ireland. The hurling club in the town is Kevin Lynch's. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic For the Gaelic football, Ladies' Gaelic football and Camogie teams in the town see Dungiven GAC.

The team are named after Saint Canice, who lived in Dungiven in 516CE. WikipediaPersondata --> Saint Cainnech of Aghaboe, (515/516 - 600 was also known as Saint Canice in Ireland, Saint Kenneth Although the current team was founded in 1943, the first recorded Gaelic football team in Dungiven who played a formal match was in 1922. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. There is evidence that it was played over a century before this.

The club's biggest success is when they won the 1997 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar For information on the latest tournament see Ulster Senior Club Football Championship 2008 The Ulster Senior Club Football Championship is an annual Gaelic They have also won the Derry Senior Football Championship on seven occasions. The Derry Senior Football Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as The Elk Derry Senior Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club The team share their grounds with Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club. For the Gaelic football, Ladies' Gaelic football and Camogie teams in the town see Dungiven GAC. The two clubs were one until 1981 when Kevin Lynch (an Irish National Liberation Army volunteer from Dungiven) died on hunger strike, and the hurling team changed their name as a mark of respect. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Kevin Lynch may refer to Kevin A Lynch, American urban planner Kevin G The Irish National Liberation Army ( INLA; Arm Saoirse Náisiúnta na hÉireann in Irish is an Irish Republican, Left-wing paramilitary organisation

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Gaelic football

Dungiven fields Gaelic football teams at U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, Minor, Reserve and Senior levels. The following is an alphabetical list of terms and jargon used in relation to Gaelic games. The following is an alphabetical list of terms and jargon used in relation to Gaelic games. They currently compete in the Derry Senior Football Championship and Division 1 of the Derry ACFL. The Derry Senior Football Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as The Elk Derry Senior Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club

Well known players

History

The club is named after Saint Canice, who was born in 516AD in Cianacta Glinne Geimin, which is modern day Dungiven. Although the club, St. Canice’s, was founded in 1943 there is firm evidence that Gaelic games were played in Dungiven over a century before that. The first record of Gaelic Football played by a Dungiven team was a match on the 9 April 1922. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The game was against Creggan (from Faughanvale Parish). The Dungiven team of that time played under the name of John Mitchel’s G. F. C. and they clinched the North Derry League that year.

The 1930s

After a few years there was a dormant period but during the mid 1930s there was a resurgence of local interest in Gaelic Football. The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The local curate Father Colm Mc Goldrick who in 1936 was made chairman of the refounded North Derry Board encouraged the Dungiven Club to regroup. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Consequently a meeting was called in May 1936, in Mc Kenna’s store (Groogans Lower Main Street) to set up a club. A committee was elected: Chairman – Fr. C Mc Goldrick, Secretary – G. Mc Closkey and Treasurer – P. Conway.

Bob Hasson kindly donated £5. 00 cash to buy jerseys. A set of green and gold quarters jerseys were bought. Matches were played on a field belonging to Joe O’ Neill which was situated on the Garvagh Road about one mile from the town. In 1936 two major games were played in this field a County Final between Loup and Park and a County match between Derry GAC and Fermanagh. CLG Naomh Pádraig An Lúb is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in The Loup. For more information on Fermanagh GAA see Fermanagh Senior Club Football Championship or Fermanagh Senior Club Hurling Championship. St Canice’s Hall was used for social events of the club, ceilidhs etc.

On May 27, 1937 St. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Canice’s defeated O’Connor’s Limavady, at Claudy Green to win the Kerlin Cup. Dungiven 3-3, Limavady 1-8, the winning point was scored by the captain Frank Mc Closkey from a ‘50’. The club acquired Farrens field to play matches ie. Where Mitchel Park is now situated. This pitch was more convenient to the town.

Father Mc Goldrick was transferred to Ballinascreen in 1938 and Gerry Mc Closkey took over as Club Chairman, a position he also held in 1939. St Colm's Ballinascreen GAC ( CLG Naomh Colm Baile na Scrine) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballinascreen which includes the town of Draperstown Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1939 Dungiven won the North Derry Championship, beating Limavady at Drumsurn 1-04 to 0-02. On this occasion Leo Leonard in goals was the star of the game, pulling off several spectacular saves. Dungiven had reached their first ever County Final, the opposition being provided by Magherafelt. Magherafelt ( is a Town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Ballinascreen won by 3-07 to 1-02.

In September 1939, with war and the subsequent upheaval world wide, football locally was forced to take a back seat. Many goods became rationed, petrol in particular became very scare. Added to this, there was a large presence of troops stationed in and around Dungiven. The local upheaval resulted in tremendous pressure on the club and sadly in 1939 they were forced to fold.

The 1940s

However the period of inactivity was short lived when in late 1943 a small group of young enthusiasts set about revitalising the club. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A meeting was held in the primary school and Master Aiden Hegarty was elected as Chairman, Secretary – Charlie Hasson and Treasurer – Robbie Hasson. Dan McCloskey provided a set of jerseys – black and white vertical stripes. George McCloskey was the manager. A few friendlies were played.

St. Canice’s GAC re-affiliated to the North Derry League in 1944. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1945 they won the North Derry Championship beating Magilligan. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar St Aidan's GAC Magilligan ( CLG Naomh Aodhán Ard Mhic Giollagain) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Magilligan, County Londonderry However they were beaten in the County Final by Newbridge. Seán O'Leary's GAC Newbridge ( CLG Seán Ó Laoghaire Droichead Nua) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Newbridge, County Londonderry

In 1947 St. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Canice’s won their first Derry Senior Football Championship. The Derry Senior Football Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as The Elk Derry Senior Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club After beating Drum in the North Derry Final, by a score line 0-03 to no score, they went onto beat Lavey 2-08 to 2-03 on 15 September 1947 in the County Final. St Colm's GAC Drum ( CLG Naomh Colm An Droim) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Drum, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland Erins Own GAC Lavey ( Leamhthaigh) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Parish of Lavey, Derry, Northern Ireland Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

In 1948 they won the North Derry Championship again by beating Limavady 3-08 to 0-04. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Limavady Wolfhounds GAC ( Ná Cunna CLG Léim an Mhadaídh) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Limavady, County Londonderry, In the County Final they losted to Newbridge 1-06 to 0-07.

In 1949 for the fourth time in five years Dungiven won the North Derry Championship, they beat Faughanvale by 1-10 to 1-04 at Banagher. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. St Mary's GAC Faughanvale ( CLG Naomh Muire Nuachongbháil) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Greysteel, County Londonderry, However they got beat by the South Derry Champions Magherafelt in the County Championship Semi-Final by 4-08 to 1-04.

The 1950s

In 1950 Joe Beatty was elected Chairman this was to be the first of a record breaking twenty-one consecutive years in the chair. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Joe came to Dungiven in 1928 and hailed from County Fermanagh. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. County Fermanagh (fɚr'mænɘ Contae Fhear Manach or Fear Manach ('Men of Monach'in Irish) is the westernmost of the six counties that form Northern

1951 was a memorable year for the St. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Canice’s Club which won its second County Senior Championship at the expense of Bellaghy 1-09 to 4-03. Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAC ( Béal Eochaidh) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Bellaghy, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland The same year it won the North Derry League and Championship and also won the Dr. Kerlin and Neal Carlin Cups.

In 1952 Dungiven were again crowned North Derry Champions after they defeated Magilligan in the Final. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. However we surrendered our County crown at the Semi-Final stage to Desertmartin 2-05 to 0-03. St Martin's GAC Desertmartin ( CLG Naomh Mhartain Diseart Mhartain) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Desertmartin, County Londonderry The club were not to contest a County Final for the remainder of the decade. They were still strong in North Derry Football during this period.

On the 1st August 1953 negotiations commenced and a price of £800 was agreed with Harry Deeny to buy the field (Pat Kane’s) which is our present O’Cahan’s Park. The Pitch was opened on Sunday 29th June 1957.

1955 and 1956 were years perhaps more memorable for Minor football. The Minor team won the North Derry Minor Championships in both seasons. They lost the County Minor Semi-Final in 1955 to an excellent Bellaghy team and won the 1956 Final at the expense of Kilrea / Swatragh 0-04 to 2-05. Pádraig Pearse's GAC Kilrea ( CLG Pádraig Mhic Piarais Cill Ria) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Kilrea, County Londonderry, Michael Davitt's GAC Swatragh ( Irish: ( CLG Míceal Mhic Dhaíbheid Suaitreach) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Swatragh,

The 60’s

In the 1960 County Final Dungiven led by 2-01 to 0-02 at half time and had Bellaghy reeling but finished up losing 2-01 to 1-05.

In 1963 after a disagreement with the North Derry board, the club withdrew from all North Derry Competitions. The Senior team still played in the Championship. Underage football suffered and many players went to play with neighbouring clubs. This brought to an end the great run of underage success.

In 1965 Dungiven came back to North Derry football at underage level but the Senior team continued to play in South Derry competitions. At County level Derry Minor Team created a piece of history by winning an All Ireland for the first time ever. Anthony Burke from St. Canice's was a member of this team.

In 1966 Dungiven reached the County Minor Final after defeating Ballerin in the North Derry Final, only to be disqualified on a technicality. Ballerin Sarfields GAC ( Baile Iarainn Na Sairsealaigh CLG) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballerin, County Londonderry, The Senior’s played Newbridge in the County Final but were beat 2-10 to 0-03.

In 1967 Dungiven were relegated however the following year they won promotion again. The arrival of John Somers as a top class goal-keeper was to prove very significant. He was later chosen at county, interprovincial and All-Star level and is undoubtedly one of the best ‘keepers’ of all time.

The 70’s

Although never reaching the ultimate goal of winning the County Championship in the 70’s they came close in 1976. It was indeed a decade of mixed fortunes with Dungiven’s better results attained in the second half of the 70’s (reached the Final in 1976 but reduced to taking part in the Intermediate Championship in 1972). The Derry Intermediate Football Club Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the M&L Contracts Derry Intermediate Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic football

In the 1972 and 1973 seasons St. Canice’s were undefeated in their League games.

In 1976 Ballerin beat St. Canice’s in the County Championship at Magherafelt 0-9 to 0-3. Magherafelt ( is a Town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Underage level in St. Canice’s had many successes in the late 70’s in 1977 they won two county titles one at Under 14 which was against a highly fancied Ballinderry at Swatragh. Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC ( Baile an Doire na Seamróga CLG) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballinderry, County Londonderry, Swatragh ( Irish: Suitreach; meaning A miry place)is a small Village in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland, at approximately And the other at Under 16 level which was against Newbridge.

In 1978 Dungiven reached the Under 16 Final for the second successive year, we played Magherafelt at Swatragh. We won 1-05 to 0-04. The Reserves won their first title this year by defeating Ballinderry by a single point.

In 1979 Dungiven won their third Under 16 Championship title in a row by beating Ballinderry 5-05 to 2-01. We also bridged a twenty three year gap by beating Bellaghy 1-06 to 0-07 to win the Minor Championship.

The 80’s

In 1980 Dungiven Senior’s drew with Lavey in the Semi-Final of the Championship. However in the replay at Ballinscreen, Lavey made no mistake this time and won by seven points 1-11 to 1-04. The Minors won the County Championship by defeating Magherafelt 1–7 to 0–5 at Newbridge. The Reserve team won the County Championship both in 1980 and in 1981. Lavey beat St. Canice’s in the 1981 Senior Championship this time in the preliminary round.

In 1982 Dungiven Senior’s played in the County Championship Final against Ballinderry, it ended in a draw 1-07 to 1-07. The replay probably remembered best for the extremely physical nature of play ended with both teams level 3 points a piece. Extra time was played and Ballinderry won on a score line off 0-7 to 0-5. The aftermath to the 1982 County Final was to be costly to both Clubs. The Derry County Board decided that both clubs must be disciplined for ‘gross misconduct on the field’ and the punishment meted out to Dungiven was a six month suspension. This measure was to have harsh repercussions as it meant that St. Canice’s were unable to complete their league programme and this resulted in the Senior team being relegated from the Premier League. Ballinderry were stripped off the Championship, but were reinstated as champions in 2006. Two Underage County Titles came to Dungiven in 1982. The Under 14’s beat Glen convincingly 3-06 to 1-01 in the Final. Watty Graham's GAC Glen ( An Ghleann) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Maghera, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. At Under 16 level Dungiven beat a highly fancied Lavey team at Swatragh by 2-3 to 0-4.

However in 1983 St. Canice’s Seniors bounced back. The battle for league honours developed into a ‘three horse race’ between Glenullin, Ballinderry and Dungiven and it was obvious from the early stages that every point was vital. Indeed so keen was the competition that the placings were not decided until the very last game when Dungiven defeated Glenullin to clinch the title. In the Championship Semi - Final Dungiven left it very late to snatch the equaliser as the teams drew Dungiven 1-07, Bellaghy 0–10. In the replay at Swatragh, Dungiven outplayed the Blues in all departments to win by a three point margin, 0–08 to 0–05. St Canice’s were back in their second successive County Final, this time facing the Rossas, Magherafelt at Ballinscreen and in an amazing Final snatched the title from Magherafelt’s grasp in the dying minutes of the game. At last a thirty two year gap had been bridged and Dungiven had won their third Senior Championship. In 1983 St. Canice’s also won the reserve Championship defeating Ballinderry by 2-08 to 0–08 at Ballinscreen – quite a unique double. This was the Reserves fourth success in six years. The Under 16’s played Ballinderry at Ballinscreen in the County Final they built up a big half-time lead, then held on grimly in the second half as the Shamrocks made full use of the wind. Final score Dungiven 3-04, Ballinderry 3-03.

In 1984 St. Canice’s won their fourth Senior Championship. In the Centenary County Final St. Canice’s played Castledawson at Greenlough. Castledawson ( An Séan Mullach; meaning the old summit) is a Village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland and was built on the Dungiven entered the game as firm favourites as Castledawson were appearing in their first Final in twenty years, but Castledawson gave early notice that they were going to be no push – over. Dungiven won by the slenderest of margins. 0-0 to 0-08.

Honours

Senior

Reserves

Minor

U-16

Year Squad Opponent
2007 Kevin Farren, Kevin Johnston (Wee Johnsty), Paddy Kelly, Kevin O’Connor (Sonic), Darragh Mullan, Sean Murray, Anthony Cassidy 0-01 , Sean O’Neill, Sean O’Kane (Den) (Captain)0-01 , Seamus Kealey (Seambob) 0-01 , Donal McGilligan 0-08, 0-05 frees, Martin Burke, Kelvin White, Steven Kerlin (SK69), Niall McKenna (wile-lukin). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. SUBS -Ciaran Farren for Darragh Mullan 45 mins Ballinderry

U-15

U-14

Note: The above lists may be incomplete. Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC ( Baile an Doire na Seamróga CLG) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballinderry, County Londonderry, Please add any other honours you know of.

See also

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References

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