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Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC

Free admission

Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Donaghmore St Patrick's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Donaghmore in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They play in blue and gold colours.

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Background

History

Donaghmore Éire Óg was formed on 26 December 1903 by a group led by Cathal O'Toole, the first Gaelic Football Club in the parish of Donaghmore, influenced by the nearby Dungannon Emmetts. O'Toole was appointed President and Captain, with John O'Neill (Drumbearn) as Vice-President and Vice Captain. Edward Carberry became Treasurer, and William Cunningham Secretary, while the first committee consisted of James McCann, John O'Neill (Donaghmore), Joe Carberry, Joseph Daly, Joseph Brannigan and Henry Daly. The name Éire Óg (Young Ireland) was chosen by O'Toole, a frequent contributor to the weekly Young Ireland column of the Ulster Herald newspaper. The new club aimed to celebrate Irish culture,…

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Coordinates
54.5339, -6.8116
District
Mid Ulster
Postcode
BT70 3EY
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Ulster
Established
1903

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC?
Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT70 3EY).
When was Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC built?
Built or established in 1903.
Is Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC free to visit?
Yes, Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC is free to enter.
How do I get to Donaghmore St. Patrick's GAC?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT70 3EY. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.