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Nurney
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Nurney is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in Nurney, County Kildare, Ireland. 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 see Kildare Senior Club Football Championship or Kildare Senior Club Hurling Championship. The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh County Kildare (Contae Chill Dara is an Irish County located to the southwest of Dublin in the province of Leinster. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. It is the home club of the current county chairman Syl Merrins.

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History

Gaelic Football

The earliest recorded history of GAA in the area goes back to the turn of the century, Nurney Club was formed in 1912 or 1913 but only lasted 3 years. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The main reason for the break up of the team at this time is believed to have been due to quite a number of the young men of the area going to the First World War. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All This team wore a white jersey and a green sash and some of the teams they played against in that era were Maddenstown, Kilbern, Narraghmore, Kilrush, Bert, Ballitore and Moone. Ballitore ( is a Village in County Kildare, Ireland, sometimes spelt "Ballytore"

In 1915 another Club was formed in the area called Kildoon, Joseph Breen was one of the founders. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year This team also lasted about 2 or 3 years.

In the early 1930s another team was formed with Eamonn Lawlor being one of the founders. 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. They played their games on the Balkinstown road in Hanleys field. Some of the players at this time were Paddy, Carroll, Thos Farrell, Pat Cahill and Johnny Ging and the Chairman of the Club was Tim Kelly.

After the break-up of Kildoon in 1940 many players played with a successful Kildangan Team and in 1942 this Kildangan Team won the Junior Championship. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kildangan GAA club is based in the village of Puckane, but includes the areas of Ballycommon, Monsea and Dromineer five miles outside Nenagh Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

The team which won this championship was as follows:-

The Kildangan team beat Cappagh in this final of 1942 in the County Grounds in Newbridge. Cappagh is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The winners were 1 point behind in the last minute when a goal by Midfielder Hal Conway secured victory. The previous year in 1941 they had been beaten in the final by Ardclough and in 1943 they reached the Intermediate Final also against Ardclough who went on to dominate Senior Football for a number of years later. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ardclough is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in Ardclough, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland, whose biggest achievements include winning

Full back Jack Sexton represented Kildare at Senior Level in 1936-37 as did goalkeeper John (Shirty) Sexton around this time. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Shirty actually played in the Railway Cup for Leinster around 1937, playing against Munster in Portlaoise. The Interprovincial Championship (An Corn Idir-Chúigeach or Railway Cup ( Corn an Iarnróid) is the name of two annual Gaelic football and Hurling Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

In 1944 Kildoon were reformed, practising in Allens Field with many of the players returning from Kildangan. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. They were unsuccessful for a number of years and later played their Matches in Merrins & Deerings field. They again broke up in 1950, reforming again in 1956 under the Chairmanship of Tim Kelly and Con Houlihan as Secretary. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This team had a relatively successful run getting to a quarterfinal one year, a semi-final and in 1958 they reached the Junior Final against Clongorey where unfortunately they were beaten by 2-4 to 2-3. This team also went three years unbeaten in the league.

In 1964 a meeting was held with the topic on the Agenda being the amalgamation of the Kildoon & Kildangan to form Nurney G. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. A. A. Club with Sean O’Connor being Chairman and Con Houlihan Secretary. In 1968 it made a major step forward by purchasing a field from the Land Commission, a decision which showed tremendous foresight on the part of men like Con Houlihan, Sean O’Connor & Jack Brennan (RIP). Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The young Club had now its own home and the emphasis was now placed on the playing end of things. Unfortunately, success would not arrive for a number of years. 1975 saw the commencement of the G. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A. A. Centre and Dressing Rooms, with this complex being officially opened in 1978 with a game between Kildare and Offaly marking the opening. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) This period also marked an upturn in the fortunes of the Club with many underage players winning championships with Rosglas and the Junior Team reaching the final stages of the Championship. Nurney reached the Semi-Final of the Championship in 1978, 1981, & 1983.

The first final was reached in 1980 when Nurney was beaten by 2 points in a replay to an Eadestown team containing Larry & Joe Tomkins and Dave Kavanagh. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Eadestown is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in County Kildare, Ireland based in the smallest Parish in the Diocese of Dublin In 1982 another final was reached more heartbreak as Celbridge beat the Nurney men by a single point. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Celbridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. Spirits were not dampened by these defeats and numerous Tournaments were won during this period, also a League Title in 1980, Nurney gaining revenge over Eadestown for the Championship defeat.

1984 saw another final being reached and this time Nurney made no mistake beating hot favourites Straffan by 13 points. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Straffan is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, which played a leading role in establishing Nurney continued on their winning ways that year beating Clogherinkoe in the final of the Jack Higgins Cup by 2 points after a replay. Clogherinkoe GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in County Kildare, Ireland, the first junior C champions to qualify for the Jack Higgins

Nurney were now an Intermediate side and 1985 saw them reach the Semi final of this Championship only to be beaten by Suncroft after another replay. Suncroft is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA club in Suncroft, County Kildare, Ireland, winner of the Senior Hurling championship in 1974 The Club continued in the Intermediate Championship up to 1989 without success and in 1990 they returned to Junior Ranks. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)

Many Nurney players have worn the White Jersey of Kildare over the years, with Pat Deering winning a Leinster U-21 medal in 1972. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Syl Merrins winning a Leinster U-21 medal in 1983 a Leinster Junior Medal in 1989 and an O’Byrne Cup” Medal with the Seniors in 1989. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Eddie Molloy and Seamus Deering have won All-Ireland medals with the O-40’s team in 1990 and 1991. Others to represent the County have been John Conway, Pat Burke, Pat Smullen, Francis Byrne, and Darren Byrne, Patrick Hannon,Ml. Conway, William Heffernan.

An emphasis has been placed on youth over the last few years, with some promising players coming through the minor and U-16 teams and winning numerous titles with school teams at U-11 & U-13 grades so hopefully it will not be long until success similar to the ‘80’s returns to Nurney Gaelic Football Club.

In 2001 Nurney Camogie Club was reformed and now has almost 100 members catering for girls from under 9 to under 14. In 2005 a junior Camogie team entered competition for the first time in 30 years and this year also Nurney won Under 11 Camogie titles in both Club and schools competitions.

In 2006 thanfully saw a return to winning ways as the senior team won the junior a championship and div 3 league final beating straffan and grange respectively. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The team was Paul Conway,Leslie Broughall,Brian Behan,Keith McCormack,Derek Bracken,Darren Byrne,Robert Behan,Willie Heffernan,Eoin Merrins,Pa Joe Hannon,Patrick Higginbotham,Paddy Sexton,Andy Behan,Mikey Conway,Murt Conway.

The growth in population in the Nurney area has thankfully seen a huge increase in the participation of people in our Club. Our pitch and G. A. A. Centre are used on a continuous basis and is a focal point for our Community.

Hurling

Nurney were one of the first participants in the Junior B Hurling championship.

Camogie

Margaret Deering of Nurney scored 1-1 for Kildare in the Leinster Junior/Smyco Cup final victory over Meath in 1967. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar.

Handball

Nurney is one of the few clubs where handball has been played continuously. The first alley in Nurney was erected in Kildoon, beside a road that no longer exists; joining Kildoon to Nurney via the Sweeps Lane. In the middle of the 1930s a new alley was built on the other end of this lane. the building was of mass concrete and the builders were the young men of the area among whom were Tommy O'Brien, Ned Hyland, P Boland. Tommy O'Brien was a formidable athlete and was a well known handballer. He represented Kildare at junior level as an individual and with Ned Hyland as his doubles partner won many an intercounty match.

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