Dromid Pearses GAA
History
Dromid Pearses was founded in 1946 by Sean Hard Curran. They have a football field at Inchintinny, Mastergeehy. Construction of the pitch started in 1979 and later dressing rooms that was officially opened on 20 October 1991. The club subsequently built an additional stand, new dug outs, floodlights and a new scoreboard.
Achievements
- Munster Junior Club Football Championship (1): 2011
- Kerry Premier Junior Football Championship (1): 2017
- Kerry Junior Football Championship (1): 2011
- Kerry Novice Football Championship (1): 1999
- South Kerry Senior Football Championship (3): 2004 2019, 2022
Women's team
In 2009, Dromid Pearses formed a women's team. Players from all over South Kerry joined up to play and the club were competitive for several years. However, with the popularity of the Southern Gaels Ladies team, Dromid Pearses Ladies found it difficult to field a team and ceased playing in 2015.
Notable players
All-Ireland winners
SFC
- Declan O'Sullivan (5): 2004, 2006 (c), 2007 (c), 2009, 2014
- Graham O'Sullivan (1): 2022
JFC
- Niall O'Shea (2): 2012, 2016
- Denis Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2006
U21FC
- Aidan Shine O'Sullivan (1): 2008
MFC
- Graham O'Sullivan (2): 2015, 2016
Hogan Cup
- Dominic O'Sullivan (1): 2009
- Niall O'Shea (1): 2009
National Football League
National Football League Division 1
- Declan O'Sullivan (3): 2004, 2006 (c), 2009
All Stars
- Declan O'Sullivan (3): 2007, 2008 2009
Others
References
- ^ Leen, Tony (2 October 2004). "The man who went up a hill and climbed a mountain". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Dromid gets a new GAA ground". Irish Independent. The Kerryman. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (24 July 2022). "Kerry come strong at finish to land All-Ireland senior football glory against Galway". The42.ie.
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