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Lorcan O’Rourke – RIP

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our former Club President Lorcán O’Rourke. Lorcán had a long and distinguished history with Moorefield and the GAA. From coaching to taking the role of Secretary and Club President to acting … Continue reading

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RIP John Byrne

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Moorefield GAA Club President John Byrne. John was a cornerstone of our Club, there at every match, always helping out with renovations to the Clubhouse and grounds, a member of our … Continue reading

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Tribute to Ernie McMullen – RIP

Only a very select number of people leave an indelible, long-lasting imprint
on their community: Ernie McMullen was one such person. Continue reading

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Moorefield and Kilcullen GAA mourn the death of Tom O’Connell, RIP

The sad passing of Tom O’Connell, a brilliant hurler and footballer, breaks another link in the chain of Moorefield players who brought great honour and glory to the club 60 years ago.  When Kilcullen hurlers threw in their lot with … Continue reading

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Tribute to Alex Whelan Jnr

Alex Whelan, Jnr: An outstanding Footballer who won Leinster Minor and Under-21 Medals  The late Alex Whelan who died in Sydney on was one of Moorefield’s outstanding players in the 1970s and ‘80s. His name appeared on the scoresheet on … Continue reading

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RIP Pat Tinsley

Moorefield GAA are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Pat Tinsley. Pat was a wonderful photographer who captured countless memorable occasions for our Club and players. We send our sincere condolences to Pats’ family and friends at this difficult … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Jimmy “Ba” Dowling

When the deeds of great and famous Moorefield men are recalled, and the best 15 players of all time are selected to represent the club founded in 1882, Jimmy ‘Ba’ Dowling is certain to be on the team sheet. His passing on Saturday last breaks one of the few remaining links with the team of 1962 which brought the first of 10 county senior titles to Moorefield. Continue reading

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RIP Seamus (Yogie) Furlong

Moorefield GAA Club would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Seamus (Yogie) Furlong who passed away over the weekend. Yogie was a passionate hurling supporter and played senior hurling for the club … Continue reading

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Moorefield Tribute to Jim McDermott

Moorefield Tribute to Jim McDermott 8.10.1935 – 21.7. 2020 The passing of Jim McDermott at his Páirc Mhuire home in the early hours of Tuesday 21 July breaks one of the few remaining links in the chain of that great … Continue reading

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Garda Colm Horkan, RIP

On behalf of Moorefield GAA Club we wish to extend our sympathies to the family, friends and all members of An Garda Síochána on the brutal murder of Det Garda Colm Horkan. This was a cruel blow to the whole … Continue reading

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