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Effin GAA

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Effin
Eimhín
Founded:1887
County:Limerick
Colours:Green and white
Grounds:Effin GAA Grounds
Playing kits
Standard colours

Effin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Effin, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling, but also fields teams in Gaelic football.

History

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Located in the village of Effin, County Limerick, Effin GAA Club was founded in 1887.[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the lower grades, winning the Limerick JAHC title and 2010.[2] Effin gained a second consecutive promotion after winning the Limerick IHC title in 2011.[3] The Munster Club IHC title was later claimed after a defeat of Ballyduff in the final.[4]

Honours

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Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ "Club History". Effin GAA club. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Effin hurling history rewritten in 385 glory filled days". Vale STar. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (27 September 2012). "Effin's season Roy of the Rovers stuff, says manager Finn". Irish Examinmer. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Towering Quaid display guides Effin to title glory". Irish Independent. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Kilkenny claim All-Ireland U-20 title after edging Limerick in thrilling final". Irish Independent. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ "The great Tommy Quaid". Hogan Stand. 1 January 1993. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Éamonn Rea". Hogan Stand website. 5 April 1991. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
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