Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.
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| Founded: | 2011 | ||||||||
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| County: | Laois | ||||||||
| Nickname: | Borris–Kilcotton | ||||||||
| Colours: | Green, red and white | ||||||||
| Grounds: | O'Keeffe Park | ||||||||
| Coordinates: | 52°56′31″N 7°37′09″W / 52.94198°N 7.619033°W | ||||||||
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History
editTwo separate clubs, namely Borris-in-Ossory and Kilcotton, had existed in the area and had won a total of 15 Laois SHC titles between them between 1904 and 1972. A number of factors resulted in the clubs amalgamating at all levels in January 2011.[1][2] Both clubs agreed to retain their individual identities when it came to fielding a Gaelic football team.
The new club was in its infancy when it had its first successes, winning two Laois IHC titles in the space of three years between 2012 and 2014. Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton claimed the Laois SHC title in 2016 after defeating Rathdowney–Errill in a replay.[3] The club contested a further three SHC finals without success, before being relegated in 2023.[4]
Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton returned to the top flight of Laois hurling after winning the Laois PIHC title in 2024.[5]
Honours
edit- Laois Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2016
- Laois Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2024
- Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2012, 2014
Notable players
edit- Neil Foyle: Joe McDonagh Cup-winner (2019)
- P. J. Scully: National Hurling League Division 2A-winner (2013)
- Matthew Whelan: Joe McDonagh Cup-winner (2019)[6]
References
edit- ^ "Borris-Kilcotton goals seal return to IHC final". Laois Live. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "'It'd be great to win with the lads you spent your life with'". Irish Independent. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "County Hurling Finals round-up". GAA website. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Laois SHC: The Harps battle back late on to relegate Borris-Kilcotton". Laois Today. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Scully on the double as Borris-Kilcotton crowned Laois PIHC champions over Ballinakill". Laois Live. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Record-breaker Whelan calls it a day". Hogan Stand. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.