Roche Emmets GFC
Roche Emmets GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club that was founded in 1947. It fields gaelic football teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. Located in Rathduff outside the town of Dundalk, a short distance from the historic Roche Castle, the club draws its support from the neighbouring parishes of Kilcurry and Faughart in north Louth.
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| Founded: | 1947 | |
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| County: | Louth | |
| Colours: | Blue and White | |
| Grounds: | Páirc De Róiste , Rathduff, Co.Louth | |
| Coordinates: | 54.04028°N 6.46301°W | |
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As of 2023, Roche Emmets compete in the Louth Intermediate Championship and Division 2 of the county football Leagues. Jamie O'Hare is the club's senior team manager.[1]
History
| Club status | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Junior | 1947-57 |
| Senior | 1958-94 |
| Intermediate | 1995-97 |
| Senior | 1998-2006 |
| Intermediate | 2007-14 |
| Junior | 2015-19 |
| Intermediate | 2020 – |
Honours
- Second Division/Junior 2 Championship (2): 1953,[2] 1988
- MacArdle Cup (2): 1955, 1956[3]
- Louth Junior Football Championship (2): 1957, 2019[4]
- Louth Senior Football Championship (2): 1958, 1980
- Cardinal O'Donnell Cup (4): 1958, 1960, 1961, 2001
- Louth Intermediate Football Championship (1): 1997
- Louth Division 1B Football League (1): 2000[5]
- Old Gaels Cup/ACC Cup/Paddy Sheelan Cup (4): 1960, 1981, 2001,[6] 2008[7]
- Louth Under-21 Football Championship (3): 1993, 1994, 2022
- Louth Minor Football Championship (5):
1977, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993 - Louth Division 3 Football League (1): 2013[8]
- Louth Division 3A Football League (1): 2019[9]
- Kevin Mullen Shield (1): 2016[10]
- Junior 2B Championship (4): 1995, 1997, 2012, 2021[11]
- Louth Under-16 Football Championship (1): 1989
Shared with Kilkerley Emmets and Naomh Malachi
Inter-county players
- Centre half-back Jim McArdle was a member of the victorious Louth 1957 All-Ireland Championship squad. He suffered an injury in the semi-final win over Tyrone which meant he was unable to play in the decider. He received a winner's medal after Louth beat Cork 1–09 to 1–07 in the All-Ireland Final.[12]
References
- "Louth GAA club management teams begin to take shape with several recent appointments". The Argus. 6 December 2022.
- "Jim McArdle had a club career distinguished by unparalleled success". Dundalk Democrat. 4 December 2022.
- "'Big Vincie' Kirk got his wish for Roche Emmets and it's picture perfect". Dundalk Democrat. 7 April 2020.
- "Roche are rising after incredible JFC final replay win over Glyde". Dundalk Democrat. 5 October 2019.
- "Success for Roche". The Argus. 22 December 2000.
- "Back to reality for Roche". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2002.
- "One group win not enough". Hogan Stand. 30 December 2009.
- "IFC quarters: Injury time goal puts Roche through". Hogan Stand. 8 September 2013.
- "FL3 round-up: O'Hare leads the way for Roche as Westerns close in on title". Hogan Stand. 24 June 2019.
- "Roche Emmets GAA news". Hogan Stand. 30 June 2016.
- "Second half onslaught sees Roche Emmets Secure Junior Title". Dundalk Democrat. 18 December 2021.
- "Joe Carroll: Injury denied Jim McArdle a place on the biggest stage". Dundalk Democrat. 4 December 2022.
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