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Loughrea GAA

Gaelic sports club in County Galway, Ireland

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|}} Loughrea GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland. The club is affiliated to the Galway County Board and is exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.

History

Located in the town of Loughrea, about 25 miles to the east of Galway city, Loughrea GAA Club was established in 1884. The club was 25 years old when it qualified for its first Galway SHC final, however, Craughwell were awarded the title at the expense of Loughrea.

Loughrea finally made a breakthrough when, in 1941, the club won the Galway SHC title for the first time in their history, following a defeat of the Army side. The club added several Galway MHC titles to their roll of honour on a number of occasions, however, it was 1981 before Loughrea had their next adult success when they won the Galway IHC title.

In 2006, Loughrea claimed their second Galway SHC title with a defeat of reigning champions Portumna. The club later added the Connacht Club SHC to their collection, before being beaten by Ballyhale Shamrocks in the 2007 All-Ireland Club SHC final. There were also a number of defeats during this period, with Loughrea losing seven Galway SHC finals between 2003 and 2022. This losing streak was brought to an end when Loughrea won consecutive Galway SHC titles in 2024 and 2025.

On 18 January 2026, Loughrea played Ballygunner in the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling final at Croke Park. They lost the final by 1-20 to 1-14.

Achievements

Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship (1) 2006
Galway Senior Hurling Championship (4): 1941, 2006, 2024, 2025
Galway Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 1981
Galway Junior A Hurling Championship (2): 2009, 2012
Galway Minor Hurling Championship (6) 1942, 1950, 1953, 1971, 1979, 2009

Notable players

Johnny Coen: All-Ireland SHC-winner (2017)
Paul Hoban: Leinster SHC-winner (2012)
Greg Kennedy: All-Ireland MHC-winning captain (1994)

References

"Foundation of Loughrea GAA Club". IrelandXO.
"Our club history". Craughwell GAA website.
(11 November 2024). "Loughrea end Cappataggle dream to claim third Galway SHC title". Hogan Stand.
(15 November 2022). "Tommy Kelly enjoying Loughrea journey". GAA website.
(23 October 2006). "All-Ireland champs fall foul of Loughrea miracle in fiery final". Irish Independent.
(18 March 2007). "Blossom time for Shamrocks". Irish Independent.
(8 November 2024). "GAA Talking Points: The provincial club double chase, Loughrea out to put record straight". Irish Examiner.
(26 October 2024). "Loughrea finally scratch the itch with victory over Cappataggle in Galway final". Irish Examiner.
(1 November 2025). "Loughrea edge neighbors St Thomas' in dramatic fashion in Galway SHC final". Irish Examiner.
(16 January 2026). "Loughrea's young guns inspired by their forebears' resilience". RTE Sport.
(18 January 2026). "Ballygunner see off Loughrea to claim a second All-Ireland club hurling crown". RTE Sport.
(18 January 2026). "Jason Ryan hails 'special day' after Ballygunner's All-Ireland Club Hurling final triumph". RTE Sport.
"Hoban hoping for Galway call-up".
"Interview: Greg Kennedy". Hogan Stand website.

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