Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton GAA

Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.

Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton

Buiríos Mór Osraí–Cill Choitín
Founded:	2011
County:	Laois
Nickname:	Borris–Kilcotton
Colours:	Green, red and white
Grounds:	O'Keeffe Park
Coordinates:	52°56′31″N 7°37′09″W
Playing kits
Standard colours
Senior Club Championships
All Ireland Leinster champions Laois champions Hurling: 0 0 1

History

Two separate clubs, namely Borris-in-Ossory and Kilcotton, had existed in the area and had won a total of 15 Laois SHC titles between them between 1904 and 1972. A number of factors resulted in the clubs amalgamating at all levels in January 2011.^[1][2] Both clubs agreed to retain their individual identities when it came to fielding a Gaelic football team.

The new club was in its infancy when it had its first successes, winning two Laois IHC titles in the space of three years between 2012 and 2014. Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton claimed the Laois SHC title in 2016 after defeating Rathdowney–Errill in a replay.^[3] The club contested a further three SHC finals without success, before being relegated in 2023.^[4]

Borris-in-Ossory–Kilcotton returned to the top flight of Laois hurling after winning the Laois PIHC title in 2024.^[5]

Honours

• Laois Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2016
• Laois Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2024
• Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2012, 2014

Notable players

• Neil Foyle: Joe McDonagh Cup-winner (2019)
• P. J. Scully: National Hurling League Division 2A-winner (2013)
• Matthew Whelan: Joe McDonagh Cup-winner (2019)^[6]