Colt–Shanahoe GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Raheen, County Laois, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.
| Coillte–Seanchua | ||
| Founded: | 2020 | |
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| County: | Laois | |
| Colours: | Blue and red | |
| Grounds: | Páirc Shéain Uí hUidhrín | |
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History edit
Located in the parish of Raheen just outside Abbeyleix, County Laois, Colt–Shanahoe GAA Club was founded following an amalgamation between the existing St Fintan's, Colt and Shanahoe clubs in 2020.[1][2][3] The new club enjoyed its first major success in 2023 when the Laois IHC title was secured after a defeat of Trumera in the final.[4]
Honours edit
- Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2023
Notable players edit
- James Keyes: Shinty–Hurling Under-21 International Series-winner (2019)[5]
References edit
- ^ "New Laois hurling team for 2020 as neighbouring clubs vote to amalgamate fully". Laois Today. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "New Colt/Shanahoe club passed by Laois GAA resulting in championship changes". Laois Today. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "New club in Laois". Hogan Stand. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Colt-Shanahoe defeat Trumera to be crowned Intermediate Hurling Champions". Laois Live. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Shinty U-21 glory for Keyes' Ireland against Scotland". Laois Live. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.