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Ballymun Kickhams
Ballymun Kickhams (Irish: ''Ciceam Bhaile Munna'' ) is a GAA club in Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland. The club has a clubhouse and its home pitch, ''Pairc Ciceam'', just off the Ballymun (junction 4) exit of the M50. Ballymun also has a full size astroturf pitch. The club derives its name from Charles Joseph Kickham (1828–1882). They last won the Dublin Senior Football Championship in 2020. History The club was set up in 1969 following the merging of two clubs, Ballymun Gaels and C.J. Kickhams. Senior status was first achieved in 1978 when Ballymun Kickhams beat Fingal Ravens in the Intermediate league final. In 1981 Ballymun made it to their first Dublin Senior Football Championship Final. The club's Intermediate team participated in the 2010 RTÉ series ''Celebrity Bainisteoir'', with Today FM's Maireád Farrell. Ballymun Kickhams won their first Dublin Football Championship in 1982, won their second in 1985 before claiming their third in 2012. Ballymun claimed the Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ballymun () is an outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland, at the northern edge of the Northside, the green-field development of which began in the 1960s to accommodate a housing crisis in inner city areas of Dublin. While the newly built housing was state-of-the-art at the time, comprising high-rise tower blocks and flat complexes, residents were moved in years before shops, schools and other infrastructure were fully ready, and the area became well known for both a strong community spirit and considerable social challenges. Ballymun has several sub-districts such as Sillogue, Coultry, Shangan and Poppintree, and is close to both the Republic of Ireland's only IKEA store and to Dublin Airport. The area is the source of one Dublin river, and parts lie in the floodplain of another, and there are a number of parks. In 1997, a regeneration plan was announced, which led to demolition of the flats over time and their replacement by new low-rise housing, along with some civic amenities, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Barney Rock
Barney Rock (born 10 January 1961) is a former Gaelic footballer and Manager (Gaelic games), manager at club and inter-county level (he managed Westmeath county football team, Westmeath in the mid-1990s). Biography Born in Ballymun, but growing up in Glasnevin, Dublin, Rock attended St Kevins College, Ballygall. He played Gaelic football with his local club Ballymun Kickhams and was a senior member of the Dublin county football team, Dublin county team from 1980 until 1991. He won the 1983 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship with Dublin in 1983 at Croke Park against Galway GAA, Galway. Rock was also chosen to play in the 1984 International Rules Series, first International Rules Series against Australia international rules football team, Australia in 1984. Rock won an All Star for Dublin on three occasions, each in consecutive years 1983, 1984, 1985. After hanging up his boots, Rock went on to manage both the Westmeath county football team, Westmeath senior and under 21 te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Robertson (Gaelic Footballer)
Ian Robertson is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Ballymun Kickhams club and for the Dublin county team. Robertson retired from inter-county football due to an injury in 2008 which dramatically affected his fluency of movement. He was part of the 2012 Dublin senior management team. He was a selector with the 2013 Dublin senior team. Playing career Robertson's final championship appearance was in Dublin's 2004 All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Kerry. He did appear for Dublin again but had to give up again due to injury. Robertson captained Dublin to the 1993 Leinster Minor Football Championship before losing to Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. He also played at under-21 level in the No 9 jersey. Robertson made his championship debut under Mickey Whelan in a game against local rivals Meath in 1997. Robertson played at full-back in the game along with his club-mate at Ballymun Kickhams, Paddy Christie Patrick Christie ( ga, Pádraig Mac Críosta; born 1976 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philly McMahon
Philip "Philly" McMahon (born 5 September 1987) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Ballymun Kickhams club and for the Dublin county team. Playing career Club McMahon is a member of the Ballymun Kickhams Senior Football team. in 2013, Ballymun reached the 2012–13 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship final. McMahon scored a goal as Ballymun were defeated by St. Brigid's of County Roscommon by a single point, on a scoreline of 2-11 to 2-10. Inter-county McMahon won the 2008 O'Byrne Cup with Dublin, defeating Longford in the final. He made his Championship debut that year as a sub against Louth. He played Interprovincial Championship Football for Leinster and won 2 Dublin Under 21 Football Championships with Ballymun. He was named on the 2010 GPA Gaelic Team of the Year. He replaced James McCarthy as a sub in the second half of the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final, a game which Dublin won by 1-12 to 1-11 against Kerry. On 22 September 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry McCaul
Gerry McCaul is a former Gaelic football manager and player who spent time in both roles with the senior Dublin county team. Before being appointed as manager of Dublin, McCaul had been the player-manager of Dublin club Ballymun Kickhams. He is the brother of former Dublin player Anto McCaul who also played with Ballymun Kickhams. Gerry also played at UCD with players such as Gerry McEntee Gerry McEntee (born 19 October 1955) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for the Meath county team. He played club football for Nobber GFC. Career During his playing career he helped his club Nobber to rise from Junior "B" to th .... He is a secondary school principal. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Alumni of University College Dublin Ballymun Kickhams Gaelic footballers Dublin inter-county Gaelic footballers category:Gaelic football backs Gaelic football managers Gaelic football player-managers Heads of schools in Irel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McCarthy (Gaelic Footballer)
John McCarthy (born 1955) is a former Gaelic footballer who played at senior level for the Dublin county team, who making his championship debut in a defeat by Louth in a Leinster SFC Replay in 1973. However this would be his team's last defeat in the province until 1980. He was once described by former Donegal manager Brian McEniff as the most lethal of the six Dublin forwards. Playing career Inter-county In the period 1974 to 1979, McCarthy won three All Ireland medals in 1974, 1976 and 1977. McCarthy was a crucial figure in these years particularly in the 1976 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final against old rivals Kerry as McCarthy struck for the first goal to set Dublin on their way to victory. He proved to be a real thorn in Kerry's side as he was also fouled for the penalty which led to Dublin's second goal. He repeated the dose against Kerry in the classic semi-final of 1977 when he plundered Dublin's first goal shortly after half time. In the final of 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James McCarthy (Gaelic Footballer)
James McCarthy (born 1 March 1990) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Ballymun Kickhams club and for the Dublin county team. Early life He was a student at Sacred Heart BNS Ballygall and St Kevin's College in Ballygall. DCU Career He attended DCU where he was a defender for the Gaelic football team. In 2012, he won the Sigerson Cup and the O'Byrne Cup with the college. Ballymun Career He has won two Dublin Senior Football Championships in 2012 and 2020 with Ballymun. He added a Leinster Senior Club Football Championship to his collection in 2012. The went on to beat Dr. Crokes in the All-Ireland semi-final before losing the 2013 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Final to St Brigid's GAA (Roscommon). Dublin Career Under-21 He won the 2010 Leinster Under-21 Football Championship and All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship with Dublin. Senior He made his championship debut for Dublin against Laois in the quarter-final of the 2011 Leinster Championship, winning hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Leahy (Gaelic Footballer)
Kevin Leahy is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Ballymun Kickhams club and, formerly, for the Dublin junior team. Playing career Leahy opened his 2007 Junior campaign with Dublin by scoring a total of 0-10 (0-9f) against Louth in the quarter final of the Leinster Junior Football Championship. Dublin then progressed to the semi-final against neighbours Wicklow. Leahy continued with his impressive scoring for Dublin by getting 0-8 (0-3f, 0-1 '45'). This leaves him with a total of 0-18 (0-12f, 0-1 '45') in the 2007 Junior championship. Dublin meet Wexford in the final as they beat last years champions Meath by 2-14 to 2-09. Leahy continued with his scoring but his four points weren't enough to seal the victory against Wexford Wexford () is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 N .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Hargan
Gerry Hargan is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Dublin county team. Hargan made his debut for Dublin in the National Football League against Kerry in Tralee. Hargan won an All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal for Dublin in 1983. He won his first Leinster Senior Football Championship title for Dublin in 1983 and went on to collect more in 1984, 1985, 1989 and 1992. He won a National Football League title with Dublin in 1987. His final game for Dublin was in 1992 when Dublin were defeated by Donegal in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. Dublin lost the game by 0–18 to 0-14. Due to injury he could no longer play for the county. He received two All-Stars with Dublin and was captain in 1988. Hargan has also had successes at club level, collecting two Dublin Senior Football Championship The Dublin Senior Football Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the '' Go-Ahead'' Dublin Senior Football Championship) is an annual Gaelic Athlet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dermot Deasy
Dermot Deasy is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Dublin county team. He won an all-star for Dublin in 1993, won the National Football League, won the Leinster Senior Football Championship and lost in the semi to eventual all-Ireland winners Derry. Despite not making an appearance in the 1995 all-Ireland final due to injury, Deasy got an all-Ireland medal as a member of the Dublin panel. Deasy won Dublin Senior Football Championship The Dublin Senior Football Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the '' Go-Ahead'' Dublin Senior Football Championship) is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association competition between the top Dublin GAA clubs. The winners of the ... medals with Ballymun Kickhams in 1982 and 1985. Deasy was born in August 1960 and first played Gaelic football in Sacred Heart BNS in Ballygall and then in St Kevin's Secondary School. His class and school team-mates included Dublin stars Barney Rock, Gerry Hargan, John Kearns and Anto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Comerford (Dublin Gaelic Footballer)
Evan Comerford (born 1998) is a Gaelic football Gaelic football ( ga, Peil Ghaelach; short name '), commonly known as simply Gaelic, GAA or Football is an Irish team sport. It is played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score by kic ...er who plays for the Ballymun Kickhams club and at senior level for the Dublin county team. He has a namesake County Tipperary footballer, Evan Comerford, with whom he has sometimes been confused. References 1998 births Living people Ballymun Kickhams Gaelic footballers DCU Gaelic footballers Dublin inter-county Gaelic footballers Gaelic football goalkeepers Sportspeople from Dublin (city) {{Dublin-gaelic-football-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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