Roche Emmets GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club that was founded in 1947. It fields gaelic football teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. Located in Rathduff outside the town of Dundalk, a short distance from the historic Roche Castle, the club draws its support from the neighbouring parishes of Kilcurry and Faughart in north Louth.
| Emmití De Róiste | ||
| Founded: | 1947 | |
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| County: | Louth | |
| Colours: | Blue and White | |
| Grounds: | Páirc De Róiste , Rathduff, County Louth | |
| Coordinates: | 54°02′25″N 6°27′47″W / 54.04028°N 6.46301°W | |
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As of 2024, Roche Emmets compete in the Louth Senior Championship and Division 1 of the county football Leagues.
History edit
| Club status | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Junior | 1947-57 |
| Senior | 1958-94 |
| Intermediate | 1995-97 |
| Senior | 1998-2006 |
| Intermediate | 2007-14 |
| Junior | 2015-19 |
| Intermediate | 2020-23 |
| Senior | 2024 – |
Honours edit
- Louth Senior Football Championship (2): 1958,[1] 1980[2]
- Cardinal O'Donnell Cup (4): 1958,[3] 1960,[3] 1961,[3] 2001[4]
- Louth Senior Football League Division 1B (1): 2000[5]
- Louth Intermediate Football Championship (1): 1997,[6] 2023[7]
- Old Gaels/ACC/Paddy Sheelan Cup (4): 1960,[3] 1981, 2001,[8] 2008[9]
- Louth Junior Football Championship (2): 1957,[3] 2019[10]
- Louth Junior A Football League (4): 1955,[11] 1956,[3] 2013,[12] 2019[13]
- Kevin Mullen Shield (1): 2016[14]
- Louth Junior 2A Football Championship (3): 1953,[15] 1979, 1988
- Louth Junior 2A Football League (1): 1987
- Louth Junior 2B Football Championship (4): 1995, 1997, 2012,[16] 2021[17]
- Louth Under-21 Football Championship (3): 1993,[18] 1994,[19] 2022[20]
- Louth Minor Football Championship (5): ‡ 1977[21] 1986,[22] 1991,[23] 1992,[23] 1993[23]
- Louth Junior 2 Football League (Division 4B) (2): 1996, 2007
- Louth Junior 2 Football League (Division 5) (1): 2023[24]
- Louth Under-16 Football Championship (1): 1989
- Louth Minor 'B' Football Championship (2): 1999, 2009
‡ Shared with Kilkerley Emmets and Naomh Malachi
Inter-county players edit
- Centre half-back Jim McArdle was a member of the victorious Louth 1957 All-Ireland Championship squad. He suffered an injury in the semi-final win over Tyrone which meant he was unable to play in the decider. He received a winner's medal after Louth beat Cork 1–09 to 1–07 in the All-Ireland Final.[25]
References edit
- ^ "The man who missed Louth's '57 win". Dundalk Democrat. 13 August 2017.
- ^ "Paul McGee selects his Roche Emmets and Louth all-time XVs". Dundalk Democrat. 19 May 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "'Big Vincie' Kirk got his wish for Roche Emmets and it's picture perfect". Dundalk Democrat. 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Roche win O'Donnell Cup after 40 years". The Argus. 30 November 2001.
- ^ "Success for Roche". The Argus. 22 December 2000.
- ^ "'To win just once' – the relief of winning a Louth GAA club championship, the years of dreaming, the seasons of waiting". The Argus. 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Roche Emmets Intermediate Champions after nail-biting victory over O'Raghallaighs". Dundalk Democrat. 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Callaghan and McCoy inspire Roche to ACC Cup final win". The Argus. 3 August 2001.
- ^ "One group win not enough". Hogan Stand. 30 December 2009.
- ^ "Roche are rising after incredible JFC final replay win over Glyde". Dundalk Democrat. 5 October 2019.
- ^ "His family, Roche Emmets and Naomh Brid were central part of Owen Joe's life". The Argus. 9 June 2018.
- ^ "IFC quarters: Injury time goal puts Roche through". Hogan Stand. 8 September 2013.
- ^ "FL3 round-up: O'Hare leads the way for Roche as Westerns close in on title". Hogan Stand. 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Roche Emmets GAA news". Hogan Stand. 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Jim McArdle had a club career distinguished by unparalleled success". Dundalk Democrat. 4 December 2022.
- ^ "LOUTH GAA CLUB ROLL OF HONOUR". The Argus. 26 December 2012.
- ^ "Second half onslaught sees Roche Emmets Secure Junior Title". Dundalk Democrat. 18 December 2021.
- ^ "GAELS TALES - Martin McCourt's Roche memories and dream team..." Caoimhin Reilly.
- ^ "Winning a Louth GAA title with your club and those who you love most, tears teem, it runs deep". The Argus. 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Roche Emmets end 28-year wait on U21 championship title with controlling victory over Naomh Máirtín". Drogheda Independent. 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Parish district history-1977". Willie Quigley.
- ^ "Dundalk FC hero's road to FAI Cup glory entailed checkpoints, RUC officers and 'soccering'". Dundalk Democrat. 15 May 2020.
- ^ a b c Reilly, Caoimhin. "GAELS TALES - Mark Dowdall's Roche memories and dream team".
- ^ "Trophy joy for Roche as their second string take Louth Division 5 title". LMFM. 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Joe Carroll: Injury denied Jim McArdle a place on the biggest stage". Dundalk Democrat. 4 December 2022.