Liam Mellows GAA

Liam Mellows GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Renmore, a suburb of Galway City, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. The club is named after IRB member Liam Mellows.

Liam Mellows
Cumann Iománaíochta Liam Uí Mhaoilíosa
Founded:1933
County:Galway
Colours:Green and white
Grounds:Ballyloughane
Coordinates:53.270895°N 9.022399°W / 53.270895; -9.022399
Playing kits
Standard colours
Senior Club Championships
All Ireland Connacht
champions
Galway
champions
Hurling: - 1 6

On 12 November 2017, Liam Mellows reached their first Galway Senior Hurling Championship final since 1970 after defeating Cappataggle by 0-13 to 1-9 in Athenry.[1] On 3 December 2017 they beat Gort to win the championship.[2][3]

They were defeated by the All Ireland Champions Cuala in the semi final in Thurles. [4]

Hurling Titles

Notable players

References

  1. "Galway SHC: Mellows reach first final in 47 years". Hogan Stand. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  2. "Liam Mellows shock Gort to claim Galway Senior Hurling title". Irish Examiner. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  3. "Liam Mellows boss explains how 134 training sessions helped bridge 47-year gap to Galway success". Irish Independent. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  4. "Club champs too strong for Mellows". Galway Advertiser.


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