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Andy Fitzgerald
Andrew Fitzgerald (3 December 1885 - 24 November 1969) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Blackrock and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team. He usually lined out as a goalkeeper. Career Fitzgerald first came to prominence at club level with Blackrock. After establishing himself as goalkeeper on the club's senior team, he went on to win three County Championship titles in four years. Fitzgerald's performances at club level saw him being selected for the Cork senior hurling team and he made his first appearance in the 1909 Munster final defeat by Tipperary. He also lined out in the 1912 All-Ireland final defeat by Kilkenny, having earlier claimed his only senior silverware when Cork won the Munster Championship title. Fitzgerald's last game for Cork was an All-Ireland semi-final defeat of Galway in 1914. Personal life and death Kelleher was born in Geraldine Place, Ballintemple in December 1885, the fifth of eight surviving children of Edward a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackrock National Hurling Club
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. No other Cork-based GAA club has won more Senior County Hurling titles or All-Ireland Club Championships. The club is sometimes known as 'The Rockies'. History Blackrock Hurling Club was officially founded in 1883, one year before the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association itself. It is therefore the oldest hurling club in Cork. Until 1888 the club was known as Cork Nationals, when it changed its name to National Hurling Club of Blackrock, and later in the same year to Blackrock National Hurling Club. Blackrock won eight of the first nine Cork Senior Hurling Championship titles and, in the early years of the All-Ireland Championship when the winning clubs represented the county, subsequently claimed the All-Ireland titles for Cork in 1893 and 1894. Blackrock once again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloughduv
Cloghduv or Cloghduff ( ; ) is a village in County Cork, Ireland. It has a population of 360 people. The main industry is agriculture, although it is also a commuter village for Cork City. Cloughduv is part of the Dáil constituency of Cork North-West. The village is 1.4 km from the River Bride. Amenities The village of Cloughduv consists of a pub, a shop, a church and a number of housing estates. The former Cloughduv Creamery closed in 2018 after 126 years in business. Cloughduv is served by St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Cloughduv GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA; ga, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael ; CLG) is an Irish international amateur sporting and cultural organisation, focused primarily on promoting indigenous Gaelic games and pastimes, which include the traditional ... club. See also * List of towns and villages in Ireland References External linksCloughduv Hurling Club Towns and villages in County Cork Arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1885 Births
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1913 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The 1913 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 26th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. Blackrock were the defending champions. On 30 November 1913, Blackrock won the championship following a 3–3 to 2–3 defeat of Midleton in the final. This was their 14th championship title overall and their fourth title in succession. Team changes To Championship Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship * Ballincollig Results First round Second round Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Miscellaneous * Blackrock became the first team to win four successive championship titles. It was a record which stood for 25 years until 1938 when Glen Rovers won five-in-a-row. References Cork Senior Hurling Championship The Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship and abbreviated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The 1912 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 25th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 13 March 1912. The championship began on 14 April 1912 and ended on 29 September 1912. Blackrock were the defending champions. On 29 September 1912, Blackrock won the championship following a 4–02 to 0–01 defeat of Redmonds in the final. This was their 13th championship title overall and their third title in succession. Results First round Second round Semi-finals Final References {{Cork Senior Hurling Championships Cork Senior Hurling Championship The Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship and abbreviated to the Cork PSHC) is an annual club hurling competition organised by the Cork County B ... Cork Senior Hurling Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The 1910 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 23rd staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place in February 1910. The championship began on 3 April 1910 and ended on 7 August 1910. Dungourney were the defending champions. On 7 August 1910, Blackrock won the championship following a 6-03 to 3-01 defeat of Dungourney in the final. This was their 11th championship title overall and their first title in two championship seasons. Results Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References {{Cork Senior Hurling Championships Cork Senior Hurling Championship The Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship and abbreviated to the Cork PSHC) is an annual club hurling competition organised by the Cork County B ... Cork Senior Hurling Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 1914 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 28th staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 10 May 1914 and ended on 18 October 1914. Kilkenny GAA, Kilkenny entered the championship as 1913 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, defending champions, however, they were beaten by Laois GAA, Laois in the Leinster final. Clare GAA, Clare won the title following a 5-1 to 1-0 defeat of Laois in the 1914 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, final. Teams Team summaries Results Connacht Senior Hurling Championship Ulster Senior Hurling Championship Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Munster Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Championship statistics Miscellaneous * Monaghan GAA, Monaghan win the Ulster title for the first time in their history. They then opt to play in the All-Ireland Junior Hurling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1913 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1913 was the 27th series of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition. Kilkenny won the championship, beating Tipperary 2-4 to 1-2 in the final. Format All-Ireland Championship ''Quarter-final:'' (1 match) This was a lone match between the Leinster champions and Scotland GAA, Glasgow. One team was eliminated at this stage while the winning team advanced to the semi-finals. ''Semi-finals:'' (2 matches) The winning team from the lone quarter-final join Lancashire GAA, Lancashire and the Connacht and Munster representatives to make up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage while the two winning teams advance to the All-Ireland final. ''Final:'' (1 match) The winners of the two semi-finals contest this game with the winners being declared All-Ireland champions. Results Connacht Senior Hurling Championship Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 1912 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 26th staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 19 May 1912 and ended on 17 November 1912. Kilkenny were the defending champions, and successfully defended their title following a 2-1 to 1-3 defeat of Cork in the final. Format All-Ireland Championship ''Semi-finals:'' (2 matches) The four provincial representatives made up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage while the two winning teams advance to the All-Ireland final. ''Final:'' (1 match) The winners of the two semi-finals contest this game with the winners being declared All-Ireland champions. Results Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Munster Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Sources * Corry, Eoghan, ''The GAA Book of Lists'' (Hodder Headline Ireland, 2005). * Donegan, Des, ''The Compl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1911 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1911 was the 25th series of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Ireland's premier hurling single-elimination tournament, knock-out competition. Kilkenny GAA, Kilkenny won the championship, beating Tipperary GAA, Tipperary 3-3 to 2-1 in a substitute 1911 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, final. Format All-Ireland Championship ''Semi-finals:'' (2 matches) The four provincial representatives made up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage while the two winning teams advance to the All-Ireland final. ''Final:'' (1 match) The winners of the two semi-finals contest this game with the winners being declared All-Ireland champions. Results Connacht Senior Hurling Championship Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Munster Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- Championship statistics Results * The All-Ireland final between Kilken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1910 was the 24th series of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Ireland's premier hurling single-elimination tournament, knock-out competition. Wexford GAA, Wexford won the championship, beating Limerick GAA, Limerick 7-0 to 6-2 in the 1910 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, final. Format All-Ireland Championship ''Quarter-finals:'' (2 matches) These are two lone matches that see the Leinster representatives play London GAA, London and the Ulster representatives play Scotland GAA, Glasgow. Two teams are eliminated at this stage while the two winning teams advance to the semi-finals. ''Semi-finals:'' (2 matches) The two winning teams from the quarter-finals join the Connacht and Munster representatives to make up the semi-final pairings. The two quarter-final-winning teams play in one semi-final while the second semi-final is a Connacht-Munster game. Two teams are eliminated at this stage while the two winning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship, known simply as the All-Ireland Championship, is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurling competition in Ireland, and has been contested every year except one since 1887. The final, currently held on the third Sunday in August, is the culmination of a series of games played during July and August, with the winning team receiving the Liam MacCarthy Cup. For the majority of its existence, the All-Ireland Championship has been played on a straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated from the championship. In more recent years, the qualification procedures for the championship have changed several times. Currently, qualification is limited to teams competing in three feeder competitions; the bulk of the teams involved make up the tier one Leinster Championship and the Munster Championship while two teams also qualify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
