Robert Emmetts GAA is a
Gaelic Athletic Association
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club located in
East London
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Etymology
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,
England
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. The club is primarily concerned with the game of
hurling
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.
History
Robert Emmetts hurling club was founded in Bow Palais on 20 March 1948, with a
Gaelic football
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club initiated less than six months later. The club's first game was against
Thomas McCurtains and they competed in the
London IHC for much of their existence. Robert Emmetts made their big breakthrough in 2004 when they defeated
Fr. Murphy's to win the
London SHC title. It was the first of the club's nine senior titles. Robert Emmetts defeated
Killimordaly
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to become the first overseas winners of the
All-Ireland Club IHC title in 2007.
Honours
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London Senior Hurling Championship
The London Senior Hurling Championship is a Gaelic Athletic Association cup competition between the top hurling clubs in London
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(9): 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021
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All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
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(1):
2007
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Notable players
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Ronan Crowley
Ronan Crowley (born 1990) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for the Lancashire senior team.
Born in Bandon, County Cork, Crowley first played competitive hurling and Gaelic football at St. Brogan's College. He simultaneous ...
:
All-Ireland IHC-winner (
2014
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)
References
External links
Robert Emmetts GAA website
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Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in Britain
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in London
Hurling clubs in London GAA
Hurling clubs in Britain