Lámh Dhearg (Irish pronunciation: [ˌl̪ˠɑːvˠ ˈjaɾˠəɡ]; English approximation: /lɑːv ˈjærəɡ/) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based on the Upper Springfield Road in west Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1903 and plays Gaelic football, ladies' Gaelic football, handball, and hurling.

Lámh Dhearg GAC
Lámh Dhearg CLG
Founded:1903
County:Antrim
Nickname:The Lámhs/ Hannahstown
Colours:White and Red with red hand badge
Grounds:Páirc Lámh Dhearg
Coordinates:54°35′17.84″N 6°02′17.47″W / 54.5882889°N 6.0381861°W / 54.5882889; -6.0381861
Playing kits
Home Kit
Change Kit
Senior Club Championships
All Ireland Ulster
champions
Antrim
champions
Football: - - 3
Páirc Lámh Dhearg is located in Greater Belfast
Páirc Lámh Dhearg
Páirc Lámh Dhearg
Location of Lámh Dhearg GAC in Belfast

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The club's name means "Red Hand" in Irish, referring to the traditional symbol of Ulster. Its supporters use the motto Lámh Dhearg Abú, an old war-cry meaning "the Red Hand forever".

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Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ "Lámh Dhearg lift Intermediate hurling title". Belfast Media. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Antrim SFC final: Long overdue success for Lamh Dhearg". Hogan Stand. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  3. ^ Crossan, Brendan (27 April 2019). "Antrim could do with a few more like Lamh Dhearg's Declan Lynch". The Irish News. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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