History
of Killyleagh
Since its foundation in 1917 Killyleagh
G.A.C. has undergone several changes and experienced
mixed fortunes, but has emerged in the Eighties as
a small but dedicated member of the G.A.A.
The early members came from all sections
of the community, a tradition, which the club has
proudly upheld to this day. The leading light was
one, Nicky Corrigan, whose relations still have connections
with the club. The club had to travel to play all
its matches, as it did not have a borne pitch and
in a difficult era, it folded in 1923. 1945 saw a
revival of Gaelic games in Killyleagh with the organisation
of hurling and camogic teams, led by Willie Nelson.
The following year football took over from hurling
and the club continued to field teams until 1954,
when it folded following the loss of its ground, the
Broad Meadows.
The second revival came in 1957 this
time spearheaded by Geordie Kerr, but due to a dispute
with the County Committee they withdrew from competition.
Reformed again in 1964 by Geordie Kerr with the assistance
of local priest Fr. Moley. football and camogic teams
were organised, and later a juvenile hurling team.
The East Down Football Championship
was won in 1976 and the Camogie team took County Championship
titles at Minor and Intermediate level.
Killyleagh has always been represented
in Scor competitions and won numerous East Down and
County titles and took the Club of the Year award
in 1972 and 1976.It boasts their All-Ireland titles
in C.C.D.
The club continues to strive for
success while upholding the Gaelic ideals.
