Lusmagh GAA

History

Lusmagh GAA Club is located in the parish of Lusmagh, just outside the town of Banagher, County Offaly. The club has spent most of its existence operating in the junior grade. Lusmagh had its first major success in 1973, when the club won the Offaly JAHC title to secure senior status for the first time.

Lusmagh won the club's first, and only, Offaly SHC title in 1989, following a 1–11 to 1–10 win over reigning champions Seir Kieran in the final. The club subsequently slipped down the various grades, however, Offaly IHC titles were won in 2012 and 2015. Lusmagh won the Offaly SBHC title in 2025.

Honours

• Offaly Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1989
• Offaly Senior B Hurling Championship (1): 2025
• Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 2012, 2015
• Offaly Junior A Hurling Championship (1): 1973

Notable players

• Joachim Kelly: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1981, 1985)
• Jim Troy: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1985, 1994)
• John Troy: All-Ireland SHC-winner (1994, 1998)

References

References

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4. (17 November 2018). "‘It’s a terror to see kids going around this town in a Waterford or a Clare jersey', says Coolderry's Joachim Kelly". Irish Examiner.
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6. (5 October 2025). "Jubilant Lusmagh hold out for great win as brave Carrig-Riverstown fall away in second half". Offaly Live.
7. (22 November 2016). "Joachim Kelly enters Offaly Hurling Hall of Fame". Offaly GAA website.
8. (9 January 2023). "Offaly Hurling Hall Of Fame: Jim Troy". Midlands 103.
9. (19 December 2022). "Offaly hurling folk hero urges minors to have fun but give it everything in pursuit of glory". Offaly Express.