Ballyskenagh/Killavilla GAA
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| Founded: | 2013 | ||||||||
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| County: | Offaly | ||||||||
| Nickname: | BK | ||||||||
| Colours: | Red, green and black | ||||||||
| Grounds: | Streamstown | ||||||||
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Ballyskenagh/Killavilla GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located near Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland but affiliated to the Offaly County Board. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling, but also fields teams in Gaelic football.
History
[edit]Associated with the parish of Roscrea, County Tipperary but geographically situated in County Offaly, the club was formed in March 2013 following an amalgamation between the existing Ballyskenagh and Killavilla clubs.[1][2] The club has spent its entire existence competing in the Offaly JAHC. The club fielded a Gaelic football team for the first time in 2023, while also amalgamating with Shinrone at underage level to win the Offaly MAHC title that year.[3][4]
Honours
[edit]- Offaly Minor A Hurling Championship (1): 2023
Notable players
[edit]- David Franks: All-Ireland SHC runner-up (2000)[5]
- Brendan Murphy: All-Ireland SHC runner-up (2000)[6]
- Luke Watkins: All-Ireland U20HC runner-up (2023)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ballyskenagh and Killavilla amalgamate". Hogan Stand. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Ballyskenagh-Killavilla GAA Club Notes". Hogan Stand. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Ballyskenach-Killavilla making their own piece of history as they aim for unique success". Offaly Live. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Rolls of honour". Offaly GAA website. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Franks bows out". Hogan Stand. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Murphy leads the way in Offaly's walking success story". GAA website. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Cork v Offaly: All-Ireland U20 hurling glory for Rebels". Echo Live. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.