THE MEN IN THE WHITE AND THE GREEN Aron Fitzpatrick, Nov 2012 In the month of October We were perfectly sober As the light slowly gave way to the dark Now it’s November And still I remember That fine Autumn day in Pearse Park Ah yes I recall Every kick of the…
Irish Times newspaper – 28th October 2012 Killoe Young Emmets 2-7, St Anne’s (Wexford) 2-4 Just A week after winning the Longford title following a replay win after extra-time against Slashers, Killoe Young Emmets showed some great fighting spirit to get the better of Wexford opponents St Anne’s in the Leinster club first round clash…
Report from Longford Leader – 24th October 2012 What developed into an epic battle for the county title was eventually decided after extra-time in a highly entertaining Senior Football Championship Final replay at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday last and Killoe are back as the kings of Longford football as they finished the stronger…
Killoe Erin’s Pride played in the 1905 final but lost to Longford Leo Casey’s. Killoe won the football and hurling double in 1907 Near neighbours Clonbroney won their first and only title in 1919 with a final win over Killoe. Davy Sheeran featured against Longford Slashers in the finals of 1959 and 1960, a few…
September 2012: Killoe Ladies team made history on 8th September 2012 by capturing their third Senior Title in a row following victory over Clonguish in the Longford Ladies Senior Championship Final. Congratulations to the players and management on an amazing achievement and to Lizzy Brady on winning the coveted Player of Match award. Killoe ladies made it…
Rare footage of the 1960 County Final between Killoe Young Emmets and Longford Slashers has been found and digitised. The 17 seconds of footage was taken by Joe Kelly in September 1960 and is a unique snapshot of this historic win. The video shows Vincent Duignan converting a second half penalty secured after Seamus McGuire…
The Parish of Killoe is celebrating as All-Ireland Champions this week. Our Under 14 team captured the Feile All-Ireland title when winning a hard fought final against Netwown Blues (Louth) on Sunday last in Portlaoise. The team put in some brilliant performances in the early rounds of the competition and were up against it in the final. However their skill,…
The new Killoe GAA crest was introduced in August 2012 replacing the previous crest which first appeared in the early 1990s. It was designed and commissioned by a local family in 2012. The yew tree in abstract form is central to the new design, set in front of the cross, reflecting the church and the spiritual heritage of the community. The…
We are delighted to introduce the new Killoe GAA website promoting GAA activity in the Longford parish of Killoe. This new site brings together all three GAA clubs… Killoe Young Emmets, Killoe Ladies Club and Killoe Minor Club. With over 500 photographs dating from 1912 to 2012, this site offers a unique visual & written…
