GAA talking points: Can Kerins O’Rahilly's snap Kerry’s poor club haul?

By the mid 1980s, the vast majority of All-Ireland club football titles had been won by the big city and town clubs, or colleges sides

Sat, 10 Dec, 2022 - 07:45

Christy O’Connor

Can Rahillys smash the trend?

Memories. Old club tales. Unique stories. By the mid 1980s, the vast majority of All-Ireland club football titles had been won by the big city and town clubs, or colleges sides. Nemo Rangers, St Finbarr’s, St Vincent’s, Portlaoise, Austin Stacks, UCD and Thomond College won 12 of the first 14 All-Ireland titles between 1971—’84. Castleisland isn’t a small place but the success of Castleisland Desmonds in 1985 was a complete bolter from the pack.