Colt–Shanahoe GAA
| Coillte–Seanchua | ||
| Founded: | 2020 | |
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| County: | Laois | |
| Colours: | Blue and red | |
| Grounds: | Páirc Shéain Uí hUidhrín | |
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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.
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.