ABBEYSIDE / BALLINCOURTY GAA CLUB
About our Club:
History
Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club was formed in 1967 as a result of the amalgamation of Abbeyside Hurling and Football Clubs and Ballinacourty Football Club. Early records show that Abbeyside first fielded a hurling team in 1926 and Ballinacourty became established as the home of Gaelic football in the parish in 1947 having been preceded by Ballinroad, The Pike and Ballycoe.
The club had its first home at the Burgery which was acquired in 1965. In 1979, in order to meet the increasing demands of fielding a large number of teams in juvenile and adult competitions, the task of moving to more spacious grounds commenced. A new site capable of accommodating two playing fields just a stone's throw from the existing club grounds was purchased and developed. These facilities were extended during the 1990's.
The club has won an unprecedented number of divisional and county championship titles and has been named 'Waterford Club of the Year' on five occasions. Currently, we are one of a few clubs in the county with dual senior status.
Geographical Location
Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club is situated within the Parish of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane. Located on the eastern side of the River Colligan, it forms the northern and eastern shorelines of Dungarvan harbour from Abbeyside Church to Ballinacourty Lighthouse.
 Club History: A comprehensive history of the club, The Growth and Development of a GAA Club, was published in 1998, and for this we are eternally grateful to V. Mulligan, T. Mansfield, and S. O Braonain.
Réamhfhocal
Ó Uachtarán C.L.G.
I congratulate the Abbeyside-Ballinacourty Club on the publication of this book. The various units of the Association are being urged to publish a history of their activities and achievements as part of a preparation for the centenary in 1984. I appreciate the amount of work involved in compiling the G.A.A. story in the local area. I acknowledge the dedication and application of all concerned and thank them for the publication of this excellent club history.
Tá síul agam go mbeidh gach rath ar an gclub sa ghnó seo agus i ngach iarracht a bhíonn idir lámha acu.
Pádraig Mac Floinn, 1980
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