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St Brigid's GAC
CLG Naomh Bríd Béal Feirste
Founded: 1998
County: Antrim
Colours: White, Blue and Yellow
Grounds: Musgrave Park, Belfast
Coordinates: 54°34′16.61″N 5°58′34.00″W / 54.5712806°N 5.9761111°W / 54.5712806; -5.9761111
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St Brigids GAC is located in Greater Belfast
St Brigids GAC
St Brigids GAC
Location in Greater Belfast

St Brigid's Gaelic Athletic Club is a sports club located in the Malone Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is part of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). The GAA promotes traditional Irish sports like Gaelic football and hurling.

The club was started in 1998 by Dermot Dowling and Conor McSherry. They founded it in the parish hall of St Brigid's Church. Many people in the Malone area wanted to play GAA sports, so there was a strong need for a local club.

Club History

St Brigid's GAC has teams for both boys and girls. They play in Ladies GAA, hurling, and football. The senior football team plays in the top leagues, like the ACL Division 1 and the Senior Championship.

In 2007, the club started its first senior hurling team. That same year, their Under-14 football team won their first championship. They played against Gort na Móna to win this title.

A big moment for the club was in 2008. Their home ground, Musgrave Park, was officially opened. The former GAA President, Nicky Brennan, was there for the opening.

Famous Players

Some players from St Brigid's GAC have gone on to play for their county teams. These are called "inter-county players." They represent their whole county in big games.

Men's Gaelic Football Players

Here are some players who have played for their county in Gaelic football:

Antrim County Players

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    • James Loughrey
    • Deaghlan O'Hagan
    • Mark Sweeney
    • Ryan Daly
    • Dara Edwards
    • Patrick Finnegan
    • Ronan Boyle
    • Joseph Finnegan
    • Jack Dowling
    • Oran Downey
    • James Smith
    • John Morgan

Cork County Players

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    • James Loughrey

Derry County Players

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    • Shea Downey
    • Matthew Downey
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