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Elphin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of Gaelic football.
History
Located in the village of Elphin, County Roscommon, Elphin GAA Club was founded in April 1888 and was originally named William O'Briens in honour of nationalist politician William O'Brien. Success was immediate with the new club becoming the inaugural winners of the Roscommon SFC title in 1889. Elphin also become the first club to win five successive SFC titles (1901–1905) and held that record for over 80 years.
Elphin went into a period of decline following these successes, however, Elphin won a Roscommon SHC title in 1925. The club had sporadic periods of success at various times over the course of the following few decades, with the club winning their 15th and final SFC title in 1957. In spite of this, Elphin win titles in the intermediate grade, culminating with a Connacht Club IFC title in 2003. The club claimed a third Roscommon IFC title and secured senior status once again in 2024.
Honours
Roscommon Senior Football Championship (15): 1889, 1891, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1931, 1932, 1937, 1950, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957
Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1925
Connacht Intermediate Club Football Championship (1): 2003
Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship (3): 1979, 2003, 2024
Roscommon Junior Football Championship (2): 1927, 1945
Notable players
Aidan Brady: Connacht SFC-winner (1952, 1953, 1961, 1962)
Donal Keenan: All-Ireland SFC-winner (1943, 1944)
References
External links
Elphin GAA website