O'Dempseys GAA

O'Dempseys Gaelic Athletic Association club is a Gaelic football club in Killenard, County Laois, Ireland.

O'Dempseys
Na Díomasaigh
Founded:1951
County:Laois
Colours:Blue and Amber
Grounds:Old Pound
Coordinates:53°07′06.45″N 7°08′47.81″W
Playing kits
Standard colours
Senior Club Championships
All Ireland Leinster
champions		 Laois
champions
Football: - - 2

History

The club was founded in 1951, won the Laois Junior Football Championship title in that same year and followed up by winning the Laois Intermediate Football Championship title the following year.

O'Dempseys went on to win two Laois Senior Football Championship titles in 1963 and 1980.

Locally well-known county players that have played for the club Include John Costello Billy Walsh, John Paul Kehoe, Johnny Behan, Brian Nerney, Eddie Kelly, Jack Kenna, Mick Aherne, Leo Turley and Peter O'Leary.

Pride and passion are symbolised in the club's lion which is placed on the club jersey.

O'Dempseys GAA club grounds are located at the Old Pound, near Killenard.

Achievements
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References

    Notable players
    • Shane Nerney
    • Robbie Kehoe
    • Peter O'Leary
    • Stephen O'Leary
    • Conor Meredith
    • John Paul Kehoe
    • Johnny Behan


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