St Bride's GFC
St Bride's GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association club that fields gaelic football teams in competitions organised by Louth GAA. It is based in the County Louth village of Knockbridge.
As of 2023, the club competes in the Louth [Senior Football Championship|Louth Senior Championship] and Division 1 of the county football Leagues. Gary Mallon is the manager of the senior team.
History
The club was founded in 1927. Their sole success in the Louth Senior Football Championship came in 1943, when they defeated Cooley Kickhams in the county final by 3–09 to 2–03.Honours
Louth Senior Football Championship : 1943Cardinal O'Donnell Cup : 1968Louth Senior Football League Division 1B : 2001Louth Intermediate Football Championship : 2020Louth Intermediate Football League : 1986, 1999, 2017Old Gaels Cup : 1975Louth Junior Football Championship : 1931, 1940, 1949, 1967Louth Junior A Football League : 1937, 1959, 1995Kevin Mullen Shield : 1997Louth Minor Football Championship : 2011- Louth Minor B Football Championship : 2001Louth Under-21 Football Championship : ' 1983, 2000, 2013Louth Junior 2A Football Championship : 2013Louth Junior 2A Football League : 1964, 1967, 1974, 2016Louth Junior 2 Football League : 1995, 1996, 1997Louth Junior 2 Football League : 2013
Inter-county players
St Bride's players who have represented Louth at senior inter-county level include:- Harry Devine
- Michael 'Huckle' Byrne
- Séamus Kirk
- Terry Lennon
- Pete Lennon
- Anthony Hoey
- Gay Grehan
- Aaron Hoey
- Ray Kelly
- David Mackin
- Patrick Reilly
- Seán Marry