| Roibéard Eiméad | ||
| Founded: | 1948 | |
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| County: | London | |
| Colours: | Blue and yellow | |
| Grounds: | Greenford[1] | |
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Robert Emmetts GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in East London, England. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.
History
Robert Emmetts hurling club was founded in Bow Palais on 20 March 1948, with a Gaelic football club initiated less than six months later. The club's first game was against Thomas McCurtains and they competed in the London IHC for much of their existence. Robert Emmetts made their big breakthrough in 2004 when they defeated Fr. Murphy's to win the London SHC title.[2] It was the first of the club's nine senior titles. Robert Emmetts defeated Killimordaly to become the first overseas winners of the All-Ireland Club IHC title in 2007.[3][4]
Honours
- London Senior Hurling Championship (9): 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021
- All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2007
Notable players
- Ronan Crowley: All-Ireland IHC-winner (2014)[5]
References
- ↑ "Robert Emmetts HC". Club Info website. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ↑ Collins, John (29 October 2004). "Emmetts crowned new champions". The Irish World. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ↑ "Robert Emmet's of London contest today's All-Ireland intermediate club hurling final". Irish Examiner. 10 March 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ↑ "Dubliner and Corkman lead London club to title". Irish Independent. 12 March 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ↑ "Cork hurler Ronan Crowley hoping to fire London champions to more glory". Echo Live. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
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