Liam Mellows GAA
Liam Mellows GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Renmore, a suburb of Galway City, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. The club is named after IRB member Liam Mellows.
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| Founded: | 1933 | ||||||||
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| County: | Galway | ||||||||
| Colours: | Green and white | ||||||||
| Grounds: | Ballyloughane | ||||||||
| Coordinates: | 53.270895°N 9.022399°W | ||||||||
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On 12 November 2017, Liam Mellows reached their first Galway Senior Hurling Championship final since 1970 after defeating Cappataggle by 0-13 to 1-9 in Athenry.[1] On 3 December 2017 they beat Gort to win the championship.[2][3]
They were defeated by the All Ireland Champions Cuala in the semi final in Thurles. [4]
Hurling Titles
- Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championships:
- 1970, 2017
- Galway Senior Hurling Championships:
- 1935, 1945, 1946, 1968, 1970, 2017
- Galway Minor Hurling Championship
- 1947, 2003
Notable players
References
- "Galway SHC: Mellows reach first final in 47 years". Hogan Stand. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- "Liam Mellows shock Gort to claim Galway Senior Hurling title". Irish Examiner. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- "Liam Mellows boss explains how 134 training sessions helped bridge 47-year gap to Galway success". Irish Independent. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- "Club champs too strong for Mellows". Galway Advertiser.
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