Knocknagree

Knocknagree ( _ga. Cnoc na Graí (the hill of the horse stud), is located in the North-West of County Cork in Ireland. It is approximately one mile from the Cork-Kerry border, and looks south towards the Blackwater River.

The village has in 2004-2005 seen extensive redevelopment on the "Fairfield" or Village Green and a huge debt of gratitude is due to our local County Council engineer Mr. Martin Corcoran. Before the advent of the modern cattle-mart it was the venue of one of the largest livestock markets in Munster. The monthly "fair " as it was known died out in the 1970's. The village is on the southern perimeter of Sliabh Luachra (rush mountain), a bastion of traditional Irish fiddle music.

Knocknagree GAA

The club was founded in 1956 in Sheahan's hall. It has won 10 Duhallow titles and two County Championships.The GAA is very strong in the community. Thanks to extensive volunteer work and generous local support and sponsorship Knockngree GAA club can boast of having one of the best venues in the area. The main pitch was professionally floodlit in 2006. In 2007 it hosted the first Duhallow Junior A Football final to be played under lights. Ballydemond were victorious over Dromtariffe on the occasion.

The club crest was designed in 2002 by a local artist. It features a horse's head superimposed against a hill. A traditional Irish fiddle is in the left upper corner and an open book in the right upper corner. These are reminders of Knocknagree's musical and literary heritage. A Blackwater bridge is featured in the lower foreground to symbolise the club's border location. Significantly the leaping salmon faces the Cork side of the border.

This year's Junior A's will be steered by Sean Walsh (Trainer), Michael Brosnan and Eamon MacSweeney (selectors). Billy O'Neill has recently joined the selection team.

GAA Results

Roll of Honour

County Championships 2:
1984, 1991

Duhallow Junior A Championship 10:
1966, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1989, 1990, 1991.

Examiner Cup

Sunday 17th of February
Knocknagree 0-12 Cullen 0-5 (H.T. 0-7 to 0-2)
(Good/Dry)
Referee : Brendan Stack

Damien Brown, Denis Rahilly, Kealan Buckley, Cormac Buckley, Donagh Moynihan (2 P) , Jerry Carroll, Danny Cooper, Denis O’Neill (1 P), Barra Buckley (1 P), Denis Murphy (1 P) Tadhg Long, Patrick Mahony (1 P), John Buckley, Donal Dunlea (2 P), Matthew Dilworth (3 P 1 F). Replacements: James Murphy, Tony Mahony, Michael O’Leary, David Kelliher.

Sunday 24rd of February
In Banteer
Knocknagree 3-8 Lyre 0-11 (H.T. 2-2 to 0-6)
(Heavy / Dry)
Referee : Seamus Stokes (Tullylease)

Damien Brown, Denis Rahilly, Kealan Buckley, Cormac Buckley, David Kelliher , Jerry Carroll, Danny Cooper Denis O’Neill (1 P), Barra Buckley, Denis Murphy (1 G) Tadhg Long(1 P), Patrick Mahony (1 P), John Buckley(1 G 1 P 3 F), Donal Dunlea, Paud Dineen (1 G 1 P). Replacements: James Murphy, Tony Mahony, Niall Goulding, Seamus Moynihan.

Sunday 23rd of March
In Castlemagner
Casltemagner 1-9 Knocknagree 0-15 (H.T. 0-4 to 0-7)
(Heavy/Windy)
Referee: Casey (Scartaglen)

Damien Brown, Denis Rahilly, Kealan Buckley, Cormac Buckley, Donagh Moynihan (1 P) , Jerry Carroll, John O'Hallaron Danny Cooper, Barra Buckley, Denis Murphy,Tadhg Long (1 P 1 F), Paud Dineen (1 P)John Buckley(2 P 3 F), Matthew Dilworth (3 P 3 F). Replacements: Patrick Mahony,James Murphy, Tony Mahony, David Kelliher, Seamus Moynihan.

Under 21 Championship

February 29th
At Knocknagree
Knocknagree 1-5 Newmarket 0-9

April 13th
At Rathcoole
Knocknagree 1-8 Kanturk 1-12

Minor League

Saturday 23rd of February
in Knocknagree
Knocknagree 3-14 Kiskeam 4-8

Monday 24th of March
In Rochapel
St. Peters 3-12 Knocknagree 2-4

Results 2007

Junior A Championship 2007
Knocknagree 1-13 Castlemagner1-5
Knocknagree1-10 Boherbue 2-6
Knocknagree 2-9 Dromtariffe 3-8

1984 County Campaign

Coachford 14th October
Quarter Final
Knocknagree 1 - 17 1 - 7 St.Nicholas

Kilworth 21st October
Semi Final
Knocknagree 1 - 8 1 - 4 Youghal

Buttevant 4th November
Final
Knocknagree 0 - 13 1 - 9 Mallow