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Cortoon Shamrocks GAA Club - 19 March 2013 - Founded in 1888, Cortoon Shamrocks GAA Club, one of the oldest organisations in County Galway, celebrates its 125th Anniversary on 22 April 2013. To mark this significant milestone, members of the club have written a detailed history entitled Half A Parish, A Complete Club, encompassing events both on and off the field, The fruits of this arduous task shall be revealed at the official launch to be held in The Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam on Saturday, 30 March 2013 at 8 p.m.

The book will be launched by former Cortoon player and past President of the GAA, Joe McDonagh. As part of the launch, there will be an exhibition of photographs and club memorabilia along with a selection of club jerseys, past and present.

Among the many highlights from the book are personal contributions from well know players including, Derek Savage, Tommy Joe Gilmore, Peter Finnerty, Emer Flaherty, Edel Concannon, as well as Joe McDonagh.
 
"The club to me epitomizes all the endearing characteristics of the quintessential rural GAA club, from the sense of belonging, the indomitable community spirit, and the pride and passion of the supporters"
Derek Savage, Cortoon player, Galway All Star 2000, All Ireland Football winner 1998 and 2001

"The Club made me . . . One should always be proud of the club no matter where you play or at what level"
Tommy Joe Gilmore, Cortoon player and manager, Galway All Star 1972, 1973 and NFL winner 1981


"I've come to realize what football meant to everyone in the parish. Gaelic football is everything to the people of Cortoon"
Peter Finnerty, Cortoon player, five time All Star, All Ireland Hurling winner 1987 and 1988


"The memories of the year we will cherish forever. One in particular that we both share is our return to our home club Cortoon. The warm feeling that we experienced on that night has remained in our hearts since . . . We were so proud to be able to bring home Senior All-Ireland medals to the parish"
Emer Flaherty and Edel Concannon, Cortoon players, All Ireland Football winners 2004

"I am very proud to have been associated with one of the oldest clubs in the Gaelic Athletic Association. I cherish the memories I have of a life-long association with my place of birth . . . I thank Cortoon Shamrocks for allowing me reclaim my birthright"
Joe McDonagh, Cortoon player, All Ireland Hurling winner 1980



About Cortoon Shamrocks GAA Club
Cortoon Shamrocks were founded in 1888 and are celebrating their 125 Anniversary in 2013. Situated within the boundaries of Tuam parish, and bordered by seven clubs, they have had to overcome many obstacles in order to survive. From winning their first trophy in 1945, a Galway North Board Junior title, to winning the Senior League in 2009, the club has come a long way.

They currently field 10 teams from underage to senior level. Their home pitch is Brownsgrove, which has been their playing ground since 1939 and the club colours are sky blue and white.

Contact: Mark Gilmore
Chairperson, Cortoon Shamrocks GAA Club
Tel: 087 678 8975
Email: [email protected] Tweet

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