Dromid Pearses GAA

Dromid Pearses
Piarsaigh na Dromoda
Founded:1946
County:Kerry
Colours:Maroon and White
Grounds:Pairc an Phiarsaigh
Coordinates:51°53′39.57″N 10°05′16.45″W / 51.8943250°N 10.0879028°W / 51.8943250; -10.0879028
Playing kits
Standard colours

Dromid Pearses is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from the parish of Dromid, on the Ivearagh peninsula, South Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland.

History

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Dromid Pearses was founded in 1946 by Sean Hard Curran.[1] They have a football field at Inchintinny, Mastergeehy. Construction of the pitch started in 1979[2] and later dressing rooms that was officially opened on 20 October 1991.[citation needed] The club subsequently built an additional stand, new dug outs, floodlights and a new scoreboard.[citation needed]

Achievements

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Women's team

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In 2009, Dromid Pearses formed a women's team. Players from all over South Kerry joined up to play and the club were competitive for several years.[citation needed] However, with the popularity of the Southern Gaels Ladies team,[original research?] Dromid Pearses Ladies found it difficult to field a team and ceased playing in 2015.[citation needed]

Notable players

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All-Ireland winners

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SFC

JFC

  • Niall O'Shea (2): 2012, 2016
  • Denis Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2006

U21FC

  • Aidan Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2008

MFC

Hogan Cup

  • Dominic O'Sullivan (1): 2009
  • Niall O'Shea (1): 2009

National Football League

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National Football League Division 1

All Stars

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Others

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References

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  1. ^ Leen, Tony (2 October 2004). "The man who went up a hill and climbed a mountain". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Dromid gets a new GAA ground". Irish Independent. The Kerryman. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  3. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (24 July 2022). "Kerry come strong at finish to land All-Ireland senior football glory against Galway". The42.ie.