Father_Casey's_GAA
Father Casey's GAA
Sports club in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland
Fr. Caseys GAA Club is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Abbeyfeale[1][2] on the border of counties Kerry and Limerick. Gaelic football is the club's main sport.
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Established in 1884 by Father William Casey, Fr. Caseys GAA Club has been one of the most successful clubs in the history of Limerick Gaelic Games. Fr. Caseys GAA Club have won the Limerick Senior Football Championship on 8 occasions and contributed many players to the Limerick county teams over the years. In addition to their Senior triumphs Fr. Caseys have also enjoyed numerous Intermediate, Junior, U21, Minor and Underage successes during their history.
Rugby internationals Phil Danaher[3] and Séamus Dennison[4] both played football for the club.
Father Casey's most recent Limerick senior title came in 2006, when the team defeated St. Senan's by two points in the final at the Gaelic Grounds.[5]