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| Founded: | 1889 | ||
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| County: | Kildare | ||
| Club colours: | Light Blue/White | ||
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Athgarvan is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in Athgarvan, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland, which played a significant role in the development of the GAA in the 1890s.
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Athgarvan Davitts competed in the Moorefield tournament of 1890 and were one of twelve clubs affiliated during the revival of 1895. Thomas Minch of Rosetown House provided the first field for the club. J. Whelan and M. Minch represented the club at the 1895 convention. Eyrefield were defeated junior finalists in 1911 and provided the opposition for Larry Stanley’s Blacktrench debut in 1916. Athgarvan participated in the first intermediate championship in 1928. A delegate from Athgarvan attended the first convention of the Minor Board on February 15, 1949. The club reformed in 1971.
Athgarvan competed in the first junior C final in 1975, winning the competition in 1977.
Local man Joe Farrell (Kinneagh) who was a member of the 1956 team was instrumental in the reforming of the club in 1971 and dedicated himself to the club. Joe must hold the record for service as a County Board Delegate, a position he has filled for over 40 years for the Club. To quote a piece which was written for the Credit Union Newsletter back in 1996: "It has been said by those in the know that Joe has clocked up more mileage on his shoes working for his beloved Athgarvan than most people in their cars". Joe's dedication paid off and Athgarvan went from strength to strength.
Eyrefield competed in the hurling championships in the 1910s.
Athgarvan went to the All Ireland junior club final in 2005, losing to Mourneabbey of Cork by 2-11 to 2-7.
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