Dub Club Chronicles
We're very proud to present our new 10-part video series Dub Club Chronicles, a series which shines a spotlight on clubs right across Dublin. From some of the oldest clubs in the county to those with unbelievable and fascinating stories, you'll get to experience some of the highlights of what club level GAA looks like across Dublin.
Stars of Erin
Location: Glencullen, Stepaside
Formed: 1903
Area Population: 268 (2011 Census)
Colours: Green and Red
In the first volume of our Dub Club Chronicles we visited one of the oldest clubs in the country, Stars of Erin. This remote club in the Dublin mountains relies on the never-ending support and hard work of an extremely close-knit community. See how the tireless efforts of the club’s players, families and friends was finally rewarded after 93 years.
Visit www.starsofeirn.ie for more information
Cuala
Location: Dalkey
Formed: 1918 (formal formation)
Area Population: 8,051 (2011 Census)
Colours: Red and White
The second volume of our Dub Club Chronicles has us visting one of the Dublin's largest clubs, Cuala. Having come through a significant dry spell in terms of bringing in younger players, Cuala now boasts a large and diverse membership, proud of their succesful past. Watch how the club has lifted the local community as they prepare their hurlers for the Clubs All Ireland Championship final.
Visit www.cualagaa.ie for more information
Castleknock
Location: Castleknock
Formed: 1998
Area Population: 21,457
Colours: Blue and Yellow
In the third volume of our Dublin Club Chronicles series we visited Castleknock Hurling & Football Club. Not even 20 years old, this club reached a milestone Dublin Senior Football Championship final for the first time ever in 2016, backed all the way by their growing community.
Visit www.castleknock.net for more information
St.Joseph's O'Connell Boys
Location: Inner City Dublin ( East Wall & Fairview)
Formed: 1990
Area Population: 5,147 (2011 Census)
Colours: Purple, Maroon, Gold
In the fourth volume of our Dublin Club Chronicles series we visited St. Joseph’s O’Connell Boys GAA. The only GAA club in inner city Dublin. Formed with the amalgamation of St Joseph’s and O’Connell Boys Gaelic Football clubs after both clubs had suffered heavy declines in membership numbers. However, with increasing member numbers, St. Joseph’s O’Connell Boys GAA is looking towards a promising future.
| Purple, Maroon, Gold |
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Visit https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsocb.dublin for more information.
Setanta
Location: Ballymun
Formed: 1980
Area Population: 22,109
Colours: Blue and Navy (same as Dublin)
Between winning Féile na nGael in Croke Park and earning All-Ireland medals and being home to Dublin Senior County players, to being the only GAA club in the world to have both traditional music, and an orchestra, Setanta GAA, the focus of volume #5, epitomises community spirit and highlights the desire of each member to grow their small club and help future members develop a similar “grá” for hurling.
Visit http://www.dublingaa.ie/clubs/setanta for more information.
Ballinteer St. John's
Location: Ballinteer
Formed: 1982
Area Population: 15,651
Colours: Tangerine and Black
In our sixth volume of the Dublin Club Chronicles series we take a look at Ballinteer St. John's GAA. Started by three friends in 1982, Ballinteer St. John's is a club that simply breathes passion for the game and a real sense of local community. Learn about the origins of the club's iconic colours, the tactful renaming and the journey through the years to what makes the club what it is today.
Visit http://www.ballinteerstjohns.com for more information.
Erin's Isle
Location: Finglas
Formed: 1917
Area Population: 3,464
Colours: Black & Green
In the seventh episode in our Dublin Club Chronicles, we paid a visit to Erin’s Isle. Founded in the aftermath of the Rising in 1917, Erin’s Isle embrace the past with their iconic green and black jerseys. A club at the heart of Finglas, the club embodies a family ethos and provides support to players and members alike. Regarded as a sanctuary, there are few clubs as committed to their members as Erin’s Isle.
Visit http://www.erinsislegaa.com/ for more information.
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