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Éamonn Taaffe
Éamonn Taaffe (born 18 February 1975) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-forward for the Clare senior team. Born in Tubber, County Clare, Taaffe first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Our Lady's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Clare minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1993-94 league. Taaffe was a regular member of the team for much of the rest of the decade and won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal. At club level Taaffe played with Tubber Throughout his career Taaffe made 8 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 2000 championship. Playing career Colleges During his schooling at Our Lady's College in Gort, Taaffe established himself as a key member of the senior hurling team. In 1993 he a Connacht medal, a first provincial title for the school in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tubber GAA
Tubber GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Tubber, County Clare, Tubber, County Clare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. History Located near the village of Tubber, County Clare, Tubber, County Clare and overlooking the Burren, Tubber GAA Club affiliated to the Clare GAA, Clare County Board in 1885. The club fielded teams in both hurling and Gaelic football in the early years, however, emigration and political tensions resulted in the Tubber club stagnating for almost 35 years. There was a revival in 1923, when Gaelic football was abandoned, and the club contested several Clare Junior Hurling Championship, Clare JHC finals without success. Tubber regraded to the intermediate ranks in 1937 and claimed the Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship, Clare IHC on its first attempt. A period of decline once again followed in the late 1940s, before a revival in 1952. The Clare JHC title was won a decade later, befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |