Effin GAA

Effin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Effin, County Limerick, Ireland. The club is primarily concerned with the game of hurling, but also fields teams in Gaelic football.

Effin

Eimhín
Founded:	1887
County:	Limerick
Colours:	Green and white
Grounds:	Effin GAA Grounds
Playing kits
Standard colours

History

Located in the village of Effin, County Limerick, Effin GAA Club was founded in 1887.^[1] The club has spent most of its existence operating in the lower grades, winning the Limerick JAHC title and 2010.^[2] Effin gained a second consecutive promotion after winning the Limerick IHC title in 2011.^[3] The Munster Club IHC title was later claimed after a defeat of Ballyduff in the final.^[4]

Honours

• Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2011
• Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2011, 2021
• Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 2010

Notable players

• Patrick O'Donovan: All-Ireland U20HC runner-up (2022)^[5]
• Nickie Quaid: All-Ireland SHC-winner (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Tommy Quaid: Munster SHC-winner (1994, 1996)^[6]
• Ned Rea: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1973)^[7]