Faugh-a-Ballagh GAA


Faugh-a-Ballagh was a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Newry, County Down in Northern Ireland. It was established in 1902 and folded in the 1940s.

History

Faugh-a-Ballagh was established in Newry, in 1902, during the Gaelic Revival. It was the first GAA club in the town and held its inaugural meeting in March 1902.
In its early years, Newry Faughs was one of the most successful clubs in the county, winning five hurling championships and four football championships between 1903 and 1910.
The club folded in the 1940s.

Honours

Down Senior Hurling Championship : 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1930Down Senior Football Championship : 1903, 1906, 1907, 1909