Claughaun GAA 4.08

Claughaun Gaelic Athletic Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club within Limerick GAA, based in St Brigid's parish on the southside of Limerick City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1902, in the Poulin/Pennywell area of St John's parish. It has considerable success over the years in both hurling and Gaelic football. The club grounds are located on the Childers Road, at what has become a prominent venue for games of all levels. The club was relegated to intermediate status in both football and hurling following the 2010 championships.The Irish name 'Clochán' is said to mean 'the place of the stepping stones', which referred to a small stream that flowed where the modern day Dublin Road lies, at Clare Street. Claughaun have contributed many notable players to various representative sides, in both codes.Claughaun is a very successful club and has a lot of great talent once again coming through.HurlingThe club won its first Limerick Senior Hurling Championship in 1914, and went on the claim the title again in 1915, 1916, 1918 and 1926. In all Claughaun have won the SHC on ten occasions, the most recent title coming in 1986.HonoursLimerick Senior Hurling Championship (10)1914, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1926, 1957, 1958, 1968, 1971, 19861946, 1956, 1961, 1962, 1978, 1981, 1986, 1991 1981, 1984, 1987 2006 1904, 1912, 1918, 1929