Our History

Where we have come from?

Clonkill Hurling Club, Founded in 1917

The name “Clonkill” is translated from the Irish “Cluain Cille”. Cluain meaning meadow and Cill/Cille meaning Church. This translates literally to Church in the Meadow as depicted in our Club crest.

We are the focal point in the Loughegar Community, offering excellent facilities for our members

Founded in

Senior Hurling Championships

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Hurling & Camogie Teams

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Some Clonkill History Trivia

Test your Clonkill GAA Club knowledge with some of our trivia questions.

When did Clonkill HC win the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship?

Saturday 09 Feb 2008, in Croke Park defeating Thommy Larkins of Galway

What year did we win our first Senior Hurling Championship?

1929

How many clubs are in the Taughmon / Turin Parish?

4 (Clonkill, Turin/St Munas, Crookedwood, Cullion)

Where does the name 'Clonkill' originate from?

A townland of Clonkill which has a local bog that was a valued source of fuel and employment when the club was formed

When did the modern era Clonkill Camogie win their first adult title?

2010 - Westmeath Junior Champions

Clonkill were crowed Senior Hurling Champions in 2009, who was the captain?

Sean Loughlin

When was Clonkill Camogie formed?

In the early 1930s, winning a Westmeath Championship in 1935. The current team was reformed in 2003

Who did Clonkill play in their first ever game, in 1917?

Cloughan

Who is the current Senior Hurling team captain?

Darragh Egerton

OUR HISTORY

Purchase our club history book, From Tenant's Pasture To Croke Park 1917 - 2017

This publication was produced by Club members and is available from Clonkill GAA by contacting any Committee member. This publication of 315 pages extensively outlines the Club’s history from its founding along with the local history of the surrounding areas and its people.

Our Complete History from 1917-2017

Photos, Anecdotes & Fond Memories

Ideal Gift for a Clonkill Supporter