An Riocht History

Although An Riocht were only founded in 1982 there is a tradition of gaelic games in the area going back to the 1920's with the formation of the Young Irelands. This team competed in the Warrenpoint and Mourne League and the backbone of this team was Fr. John McKee who had represented Antrim in football and hurling.

When the Clubs of Greencastle and St. Colman's came together in 1982 it united this area of the Kingdom of Mourne as one and present a strong base which was to see An Riocht win the A.I.B. Club of the Year Category 'C' Award in Centenary Year.

An Riocht epitomise all that is good in Gaelic Games. Famous family names include the Donnans, O'Rourkes, McConvilles and Sheehans.

Please click below to visit section of the History of the Kilkeel Area.

1914 - 1930 / 1931 - 1940 /1941 - 1950 / 1951 - 1960