St Paul's GFC, Lurgan
| Naomh Pól CLG | ||
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| Founded: | 1971 | |
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| County: | Armagh | |
| Colours: | Green, white and orange | |
| Grounds: | The Playing Fields (Na Páirceanna Imearthea) | |
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Saint Paul's Gaelic Football Club (Irish: Naomh Pól CLG[1]) is a GAA club in Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.[2] It plays Gaelic football at various age levels in Armagh GAA competitions, and is currently in the Armagh Intermediate Football Championship. Its ground is The Playing Fields (Irish: Na Páirceanna Imearthea).[3]
History
St Paul's was founded in 1971 in the Taghnevan housing estate in Lurgan, and seven years later won the county Junior Championship.[4] The high point of the club's footballing history came in 1984, when it won the county Intermediate title.[5]
Honours
- Armagh Intermediate Football Championship (2)
- 1984, 2014
- Armagh Junior Football Championship (1)
- 1978
- Armagh Intermediate Football League (1)
- 2014
Notable players
- Andrew Murnin - current Armagh forward
- Martin Crossey
- Felim O'Neill
Facilities
St Paul's new playing fields were opened on 20 May 2012, with a challenge match between Armagh and Down. The Social Club hosts many community and cultural events.
References
- ↑ St. Paul's GAA, Lurgan
- ↑ Armagh GAA website
- ↑ Armagh GAA, page 11
- ↑ Armagh GAA, Clár Oifigiúil, Craobh Peile Sóisearach (JFC final programme), 29 September 2012
- ↑ Armagh GAA, Clár Oifigiúil, Craobh Idirmheánach Peile (IFC final programme), 6 October 2012
External links
- St Paul's GFC website
- Armagh GAA website
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