The History of Kiskeam GAA

There was great excitement in Kiskeam recently at the launch of ‘The History of Kiskeam GAA Reeling in the years 1945-2020’. The book was launched by GAA President Larry McCarthy and also in attendance was Cork County Board PRO Francis Kenneally, Duhallow Board Chairman, Stephen Lynch and Secretary Liam Buckley.

The book is dedicated to Club President, John P Murphy who has done trojan work within the club and initially started gathering information on the club’s history during the 70’s and 80’s. This work was then passed onto Donie Cronin who continued to compile the club’s history year on year and put in huge volume of work to ensure the publication of the book.

The publication contains 550 pages and 267 photographs, and outlines every year of the club since its foundation in 1947 with interesting facts and figures throughout the club’s history.

Donie Cronin outlined the many achievements over the 75 years and this book is a celebration of

numerous people involved with the club. He continued by saying ‘Our history is our past but it can shape our future, that’s why it’s so important to document our past and preserve it for future generations’.

Larry McCarthy complimented the club on bringing the publication to fruition, the interest and foresight delivered on the project. He added ‘Clearly, Kiskeam is at the heart of the community and health focused. Its facilities cater for 8 to 80 year old’s through on the field activities to walkways and a gymnasium’.

The book is available from local shops and club officers and is a very interesting publication.

Front: Donie Cronin, Larry McCarthy, Marie Carroll, John P Murphy, Tim Galvin

Back: Shane Carroll, Francis Kenneally, Stephen Lynch, Daniel Cronin, Donnacha Murphy, Liam Buckley

Larry McCarthy GAA President, John P Murphy Kiskeam GAA President, and Donnacha Murphy MC