Geraldine Moran's GAA
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| Founded: | 1886 |
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| County: | Dublin |
| Colours: | Black and Amber |
| Grounds: | Cornelscourt |
Geraldine Patrick Morans (Irish: Gearaltaigh Uí Mhóráin ) are a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club based in Cornelscourt, Dublin. They are one of the oldest clubs in Dublin. Their ground is beside Cornelscourt shopping centre. The club is an amalgamation of 2 clubs- Foxrock Geraldines and Patrick Morans. They currently play Junior Gaelic Football in Division 8, and Minor Football in Division 4a. Juvenile teams are also at Under 8, Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, Under 12, Under 13, Under 14 and Under 16.
Foxrock Geraldines
Foxrock Geraldines were founded in 1900 and originally called Foxrock Independents until 1903. The club amalgamated with Cabinteely Geraldines and was then known as Foxrock Geraldines. Cabinteely Geraldines themselves named after Lord Edward Fitzgerald were founded in 1886. James Farrell was listed as club secretary and Oliver Whites as captain. Players hailed from Stillorgan, Glenamuick, Deansgrange and Dun Laoghire.
The club was present at the first ever Dublin County Board meeting with Patrick Cunniam their delegate. Cabinteely Geraldines reached the first ever Dublin Senior Football Championship final losing to Feagh McHughs 2-4 to 2-1 in Donnybrook. They reached the final again in 1888 losing to C.J. Kickhams. The club lost many players to Dun Leary Independents in 1890 due to the Parnell Split, a time when many clubs in Dublin disbanded. The club continued onwards until 1903 joining forces with Foxrock Independents. The club went on to win a junior football league in 1907. McGarry of Foxrock Geraldines represented Dublin at junior inter county level in 1915.
They lost several players to Stars of Erin in 1913. From 1900 to the early 1920s the club was to lose many players not only to other clubs but also World War I, the War of Independence and the Civil War. J.J. Clare the Irish Olympic Chairman around this time was also a committed Foxrock Geraldines member.
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