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Which Patriot Has The Most Clubs Named After Him.

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "Which Patriot Has The Most Clubs Named After Him.

And how about the patriots who have only one club named after them?

I propose John Lockes, Kilkenny."
Lavey Joe Biggars have a good shout for most unique patriot name. They're named after Joe Biggar, Irish Home Rule MP for Cavan who was an effective obstructionist in the House of Parliament.

TheBlackDeath (Cavan) - Posts: 73 - 16/12/2019 17:46:22    2255184

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Any clubs around the country/world outside of Mayo named after Michael Davitt?

There are 2 in Mayo, Moy Davitts (Foxford/Straide) and Davitts (Ballindine/Irishtown)

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11230 - 16/12/2019 19:47:29    2255211

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "James Stephens have won 3 All-Irelands."
As in the patriot. Ballina Stephenites are named after James Stephens. So that's 4.

BaldyBadger (Cork) - Posts: 311 - 16/12/2019 20:49:56    2255219

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "Sorry Baldy, I thought you were referring to James Stephens, Kilkenny."
No problem. I replied to the first message just now. Just read this one after.

BaldyBadger (Cork) - Posts: 311 - 16/12/2019 20:51:14    2255220

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There are a few O'Donovan Rossas. Cork of course, but also Tyrone and Antrim. I think Derry maybe? What about Na Rossa Donegal?

BaldyBadger (Cork) - Posts: 311 - 16/12/2019 20:55:48    2255221

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Is there any Daniel O ' Connell clubs are the country ?

Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 16/12/2019 21:43:11    2255232

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Plenty of The O Rahillys too.
In Tyrone Monaghan Kerry and there was even a Wee O Rahillys tournament a few years ago.

theborderfox (Monaghan) - Posts: 138 - 16/12/2019 23:03:26    2255249

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Replying To Breezy:  "Is there any Daniel O ' Connell clubs are the country ?"
Louth and Fermanagh have clubs named O'Connell's, I'm sure there's more.

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2460 - 17/12/2019 00:47:01    2255256

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Nigel Dodds can manage them since he has a lot of spare time now, lol

DuhallowRed (Cork) - Posts: 268 - 17/12/2019 06:13:51    2255265

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Madden Raparees in Armagh - Raparees refers to the pikemen who fought around 1690

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 17/12/2019 10:59:57    2255306

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Phelim Brady's Darkley Co Armagh

Oh list to the lay of a poor Irish harper,
And scorn not the strings in his old withered hands,
But remember those fingers, they once could move sharper,
To raise up the strains of his dear native land.

It was long before the shamrock, the dear isle's loved emblem,
Was crushed in its beauty by the Saxon lion's paw,
I was called by the colleens around me assembling
Their bold Phelim Brady, the Bard of Armagh.

How I love to muse on the days of my boyhood,
Though four score and three years have flitted since then.
Still it gives sweet reflection, as every first joy should,
For free-hearted boys make the best of old men.

At the fair or the wake I could twirl my shillelagh,
Or trip through a jig with my brogues bound with straw.
Faith, all the pretty girls in the village and the valley
Loved bold Phelim Brady, the Bard of Armagh.

Now tho' I have wander'd this wide world over,
Still Ireland's my home and a parent to me.
Then O, let the turf that my bosom shall cover
Be cut from the ground that is trod by the free.

And when in his cold arms Death shall embrace me,
Och! lull me asleep with sweet 'Erin-go-Bragh',
By the side of my Kathleen, my first love, then place me,
Then forget Phelim Brady, the Bard of Armagh.

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 17/12/2019 11:03:36    2255309

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Any clubs around the country/world outside of Mayo named after Michael Davitt?

There are 2 in Mayo, Moy Davitts (Foxford/Straide) and Davitts (Ballindine/Irishtown)"
Other Co Armagh clubs:
Ballyhegan Davitt's
Thomas Davis Corrinshego
Keady Michael Dwyers
Seán Mac Diarmaida Maghery
Na Fianna Middletown
Shane O'neills - Camloch
Sean Treaceys Lurgan
Sarsfields Lurgan
Dorsey Emmets
Robert Emmets Clonmore
Sean South Clady
Na Pairsaigh Annaghmore
O'Rahilly's Collegeland

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 17/12/2019 11:14:05    2255311

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Replying To DuhallowRed:  "Nigel Dodds can manage them since he has a lot of spare time now, lol"
Sorry I meant to click post reply, I was answering Monaghan exiles saying is their any William of orange club, haha

DuhallowRed (Cork) - Posts: 268 - 17/12/2019 11:32:06    2255315

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Any clubs around the country/world outside of Mayo named after Michael Davitt?

There are 2 in Mayo, Moy Davitts (Foxford/Straide) and Davitts (Ballindine/Irishtown)"
Michael Davitts GAA Club, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2460 - 17/12/2019 12:48:34    2255330

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Thomas Davis Newry GFC and Thomas Davis in Dublin

cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1673 - 17/12/2019 13:05:18    2255333

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "Which Patriot Has The Most Clubs Named After Him.

And how about the patriots who have only one club named after them?

I propose John Lockes, Kilkenny."
Thomas McCurtains - London
Also there used be a Sands McSwineys in Scotland
Dunedin Connollys - any other teams named after Connolly?

Rosineri1 (UK) - Posts: 2099 - 17/12/2019 14:02:20    2255347

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "Michael Davitts GAA Club, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow"
One in Belfast also.

Local rivals of Sarsfields, both notoriously hard teams.

Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4222 - 17/12/2019 14:42:17    2255355

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First name on the Proclamation, but only 1 club named after Thomas Clarke. His hometown - Dungannon Thomas Clarke GFC.

Thomas Clarke (Tyrone) - Posts: 1002 - 17/12/2019 15:27:38    2255361

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  "Which Patriot Has The Most Clubs Named After Him.

And how about the patriots who have only one club named after them?

I propose John Lockes, Kilkenny."
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club in Dungiven, named after the Hunger Striker.

TheBlackDeath (Cavan) - Posts: 73 - 17/12/2019 15:45:19    2255363

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Which Patriot has the most clubs named after him? Well, in this changing time of globalization and our céad míle fáilte that we're so proud of, I'd like to think it would be Rob Gronkowski, with his line running and pace, he's a natural full forward and any club would be lucky to be named after him. But just because he has an Irish surname, I think it's more likely to be Tom Brady.

Am I right?

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 17/12/2019 16:11:09    2255372

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