Gaeil Colmcille CLG


Gaeil Colmcille CLG is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Kells, County Meath, Ireland.
The club currently plays at senior level in the Meath Senior Football Championship and play their home games at Grangegodden and Pairc Colmcille.

History

The club was founded in 1964 and had almost immediate success, reaching the Meath Senior Football final in 1964 but lost by 2 points to Kilbride GFC 0-08 to 0-06. In 1966 the club won the Meath Senior Football Championship for the first time beating Kilbride 0-08 to 0-06 after the teams couldn't be separated after two previous games. They won their second title in 1968 beating Walterstown in the final 3-17 to 1-04. They won their third and most recent Senior Football Championship in 1991, when they defeated Walterstown again in the final by 1-12 to 1-06, Terry Ferguson captaining the side that day, with Eugene McGillick picking up the Man of the Match award. The club has won the Meath Intermediate Hurling Championship four times, most recently in 2008. On 13 October 2013, Gaeil Colmcille won the Meath Intermediate Football Championship beating Clann Na nGael in the final 0-18 to 0-05, paving the way for the club's return to senior ranks in 2014.

Keegan Cup Winning Captains

1966 - Phil Fay
1968 - Harry Campbell
1991 - Terry Ferguson

Club officers 2019

Chairman: Mick Connell, Vice-Chairman: John Morris, Secretary: Mary Farrell, Assistant Secretary: Tony Drew, Treasurer: Hugh Early, Assistant Treasurer: Ann Smith, Registrar: Carol Thornton, P.R.O: Alan Tormay

Main sponsors

The club's main sponsor is The Headfort Arms Hotel. The club's Adult Hurlers are sponsored by Annie Maes Bar, while the clubs underage section is sponsored by Kelly Brothers Roadlines Ltd. The club's Adult Ladies team is sponsored by Gerard O'Rorke Chartered Accountants.

Club colours

The club wears white, red and green. The club released a new jersey for the 2019 season.

2019 Championship

Senior

The Club was drawn in Group A of the 2019 Meath Senior Football Championship along with Dunshaughlin, St. Patrick's, Skryne, Navan O'Mahonys and Senechalstown. The first round fixture v Dunshaughlin took place in Simonstown on 4 April 2019 at 8pm. While their second round fixture v St. Patrick's took place on Easter Sunday, 21 April at 12pm in Rathkenny.
TeamPlayedWonDrewLostPoints ForPoints Against+/-Points
Gaeil Colmcille540110562438
Skryne53027489-156
Dunshaughlin5302837496
Navan O'Mahony's53027678-22
Senechalstown520310097-34
St. Patrick's50055694-380

Quarter-Final

Gaeil Colmcille 1-12 Donaghmore/Ashbourne 0-10.
Pairc Tailteann, Saturday 28 September, 3.45pm

Semi-Final

Gaeil Colmcille 1-10 Ratoath 2-14
Pairc Tailteann, Sunday 13 October, 4.00pm

Junior

The clubs Junior A Team was drawn in Group C of the 2019 Meath Junior Football Championship along with Na Fianna, Navan O'Mahonys, Senechalstown, Skryne, Dunshaughlin, Summerhill and Wolfe Tones. The first round first round fixture v Na Fianna took place in Trim on 13 April 2019 at 6pm. While their second round fixture v Wolfe Tones took place on Easter Saturday, 20 April at 7pm in Nobber.
TeamPlayedWonDrewLostPoints ForPoints Against+/-Points
Summerhill7610171997213
Gaeil Comcille75111321013111
Senechalstown7403109111-28
Wolfe Tones7403133121128
Skryne730497102-56
Dunshaughlin7304122108146
Navan O'Mahony's7106103159-562
Na Fianna710691157-662

Quarter-Final

Gaeil Colmcille 0-10 Dunsany 2-11
Kilmainham, Sunday 29 September, 5.00pm

Honours