By Willie Quigley Revised 2021
While much of what follows relates to playing activity, it needs to be said at the outset, that without those who voluntary give so much of their free time to our club there would neither be a club nor games. The Executive Committee, the officers and delegates, the sub- committees, the project groups, development and future planning group, maintenance and upkeep group, team managers, selectors, mentors, coaches, players, the many that fill support roles to all teams, fundraisers/promoters, sponsors, parents/guardians, supporters, each and every one that contributes in any way, without you our club would be at nothing.
Kilkerley Emmets GFC was founded a meeting held in Philipstown Hall on Thursday March 7, 1940. Philipstown Hall was situated on the right hand side of the road going to Dundalk between Callans Pub and Milltown Bridge. It was demolished during the road alignment work some years ago.
1887. There was a Kilkerley GAA club in the area with the following officers: Chairman - Mr John Soraghan; Vice Chairman - Mr Patrick McEnteggart; Treasurer - Mr James Brennan; Secretary - Mr Patrick Mallon; Committee: Messrs Owen McEnteggart, John McGough, Bernard Smyth, Patrick Clinton, Bernard Duffy and Thomas Kelly. The team colours were red and white and players wore green caps. They lost to Drumcar in the championship second round- Team: J Mallin captain; P McEnteggart vice captain, O McCourt, J McGough, M McGee, J McGough, O McEnteggart, J Mallin, O Deery, P Clinton, J Clarke, T Kelly, P Hughes, B Smyth, B McKevitt, P Rogers, P McGough, P Quinn, J Quigley, R Clinton, P McGuinness. Umpire: Mr Denis McArdle.
1888. The team was known as Kilkerley Michael O’Dwyers, in 1902 the name changed to Kilkerley Gavin Duffy’s and later to Kilkerley Rovers. From 1934 to 1939 it was under the name St Patrick’s, of Carrickrobin but that team went out of existence at the end of 1937.
1940. Kilkerley Emmets was founded. Officers and Committee elected as follows: Honourary President - Fr Bernard Donnellan C.C Kilkerley; Chairman - Michael Hamill, Carrickrobin; Vice Chairman - Patrick Murphy, Rathmore; Treasurer - Patrick Lynch, Rathmore; Secretary - Tom Quinn, Inniskeen (NT in Kilkerley School); Committee: John Agnew (NT Shelagh School), Tom McKeown, Denis Murphy, Petie Murphy, Eddie Hamill, Christy Byrne, Joe Lennon, John Mulholland, Sam Duffy. Ned McEnteggart from Philipstown, won Leinster and All Ireland medals with Louth minors who beat beat Mayo in the final and became the very first holders of the Tom Markham Memorial Cup.
1941. Beat Gaels in the championship first round at Dundalk on August 3, and were victorious over Kilcurry after extra time at Dundalk in the semi final. The final against Stabannon was abandoned with ten minutes remaining and Kilkerley behind 2-1 to 0-4. This game was played at the Athletic Grounds Dundalk on September 14, prior to the senior football final. Three Kilkerley players, Ned McEnteggart, Paddy McArdle and Paddy Rogers were on the Dundalk De La Salle team that won the county minor football championship.
1942. Emmets won both the Division 2 League and Championship and were promoted to junior grade. In the championship final they beat Lannleire 1-6 to 0-2, on October 4, at Dundalk. Panel of players for the final: Jemmy McLernon, Tom Callan, Jemmy Murphy, Michael Mulholland, Paddy Lynch, Jimmy McArdle, Petie Murphy capt, Dermot Murphy, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Patrick Finnegan, Tommy Rogers, John Clarke, Frank McArdle, Michael McDermott, Paddy McArdle goalkeeper, Felix Mulholland and Ned McEnteggart. They also beat the same opposition to win the Ranafast Cup, on a score of 4-5 to 3-4, which was played on March 7, 1943 at Dundalk.
1943. Lost to Geraldines in Division 2 championship at Dundalk on June 27, and went out of the JFC against Round Towers in May.
1944. Lost to Young Irelands in JFC Round One on May 7, and to Glyde Rangers in the Division 2 Championship at Knockbridge on May 14.
1945. Lost to Fane Rangers in Division 2 Championship at Knockbridge on June 3.
1946. Won the junior championship beating Hunterstown Rovers in the final 4-4 to 0-4, at Dundalk on October 13, and lined out as follows: Patsy Mulholland; Peter O'Hare, Peter Hoey, Jemmy Murphy; Peter Kelly, Tom O'Hare capt, Paddy Lynch; Paddy McArdle 1-0, Ned McEnteggart; Dermot Murphy, Kevin Lynch 0-4, Patsy Rogers; Tommy Rogers 1-0, Packy Rogers, Paddy Sharkey 2-0. Subs: John Clarke, Joe McDonnell, Paddy Martin, Pat Walsh, Willie Treacy, Paddy Rogers, Pat Lynch. Tommy McKeown, Michael Mulholland and Petie Murphy were selectors. The men of 1946 were the heroes that brought senior football to the club for the first time ever. There was no Cup for the winners at that time. The team gathered after the match for tea and sandwiches at Andy Tippings in Dundalk before cycling back to join the celebrations around the parish. They also reached the Macardle Cup final of 1946, which wasn’t played until October 5, 1947, but lost at Haggardstown to St Colmcilles from Togher 1-3 to 1-1.
1947. Kilkerley played senior championship for the first time, but lost to Owen Roes at Drogheda on June 8, in the first round 3-8 to 4-2. The JFC team also went out in Round One, losing to Parnells at Dundalk on May 18, by 4-7 to 0-0. John Clarke took over as club secretary from Tom Quinn some time in this decade.
1948. SFC were beaten by Young Irelands 4-10 to 2-1. Played a draw 1-6 to Sarsfields 2-3, in the Division 2 championship at Ardee on April 25, and won the replay on May 16, at same venue 2-5 to 0-5, however in next round lost to St Nicholas at Haggardstown on June 19, by 4-5 to 0-1. Ned McEnteggart won a Leinster Senior Championship medal in Louth’s 1948 win over Wexford. He was midfield for in the earlier round win 2-14 to 1-2 win over Longford at Navan, starred against Dublin at Croke Park in the NFL, and seen off three different midfield opponents.
1949. Lost the junior championship final to St Brides. Team: Paddy Martin; Peter O'Hare, Mick McDermott, Tom Rogers; James McLoughlin, John Rogers, Paddy Lynch; Ned McEnteggart, Paddy Rogers; Willie Treacy, Ted McArdle, Paddy Sharkey; Patsy Rogers, Kevin Lynch, Dermot Murphy. St Brides also beat them in the Dundalk Junior League final of 1949, by 3-5 to 0-5, played at Dundalk on Thursday May 18, (1950). In the Division 2 Championship, Emmets lost to Ramblers in first the round at Dundalk on June 25.
1950. Competed in both grades. Lost in Division 2 Round 1, to Columcilles from Togher by 5-8 to 0-2, at Haggardstown on April 30, and unluckily went out at same stage of JFC to Naomh Mhuire 1-4 to 0-5, at Dundalk on May 14.
1951. Lost to Naomh Mhuire by two points at Castlebellingham on May 20, in Division 2 Championship Round 1. Beat Young Irelands 1-6 to 1-5, in JFC Round 1, on May 6, and beat Wolfe Tones 6-4 to 0-1, in next round both at Dundalk. Lost to Oliver Plunkets in the semi final on August 12, at Castlebellingham, 0-7 to 1-3. Team: J Sharkey; M Rogers, J Kirk, T Rogers; OJ Woods, N McEnteggart, P Connor; P Lynch, P McCabe; W Treacy, J Rogers, J Campbell 0-1; P Murphy 1-1, D Murphy 0-1, J Rogers.
1952. Beaten by Naomh Mhuire in the Junior Championship Final 4-4 to 2-1, at Ardee on October 26. Line out was: Paddy Martin; John Rogers, Patsy McCabe, Artie Moley; Owen Joe Woods, Malachy Rogers, Pat Connor; Paddy Lynch, Hugh McCabe; John Rogers; Dermot Murphy, Tom Rogers 1-0 pen; Willie Regan 0-1, Kevin Wallace, Patsy Murphy 1-0. Subs: Tommy Woods, Joe Markey, Paddy Rogers, Packy Rogers, Matt Fee, Patsy Reilly, Peter Hoey, John Clarke. Patsy McCabe was centre full back on the county senior team, in their NFL match against Westmeath at Ardee on November 16, while Paddy Lynch played at full forward against Roscommon. Johnny Rogers was selected on the county juniors in the LFC. Hugh McCabe was club secretary and John Clarke was chairman.
1953. Denis Murphy was Chairman, Hugh McCabe was Secretary, Thomas Atkinson was Treasurer. Tom Darcy was a selector with Petie Murphy and Jim “Sogger” Quigley who was also trainer. In the Division 2 Championship at Dundalk on June 14, lost to Carlingford 3-7 to 3-2. In the JFC Round 1, overcame Sean O'Mahoneys, beat Hunterstown in next round at Ardee on July 19, by 2-5 to 1-5. Lost to Oliver Plunkets in the semi final at Castlebellingham on August 16 by 3-7 to 0-2. Won the (1951) Dundalk Junior League (Sweet Afton Cup) at Rathmore on March 22 captained by “Red” John Rogers, beating Roche 1-10 to 0-3. P Rogers was with the county in the MFC win over Westmeath and along with centre full back Ken Smith (who was reared in McArdle's of Cunnicar) won the Leinster Minor Championship.
1954. In the JFC Round 1, finished level 0-6 to 1-3, against Magdalenes on June 13 at Castlebellingham. They were back at Castlebellingham on June 27, for the replay. This match came to an ”abrupt end” according to the Democrat. Emmets were behind 3-2 to 1-1, with some time left, when they scored a free, and within a minute were awarded a penalty, as Ned McEnteggart was pulled down in the square. However they didnt get hitting the penalty, as a melee broke out in front of the goals, and altercations in another sector of the field. Referee Vincent Duffy abandoned the game. The Division 2 side went out, also at Castlebellingham against Wolfe Tones 6-5 to 1-1 on June 20.
1955. For some reason there was an exodus of 24 players from the club 21 of them to Shelagh Emmets, ratified by the transfer committee of the County Board on February 7. Still managed to field a team in the Division 2 Championship draw 2-3 to Glyde Rangers 1-6 at Knockbridge, winning the replay at the same venue on June 12. Knockbridge was again the venue on August 21, beat O'Tooles 3-8 to 1-1. The semi final at Ardee on September 4, ended level 2-8 to 3-5 for Lannleire. Lost the replay at Castlebellingham on September 18, by 1-12 to 1-4. Team: P Reilly; T Connor, P O'Hare, O O'Hare; J Rogers, T Woods, M McConnell; J Mahon 1-2, J Sharkey; K Wallace 0-1, H McCabe 0-1, E Murphy; A McEnteggart, E McEnteggart, P Murphy.
1956. Kilkerley beat Newtown Blues 3- 4 to 1-1, in the Division 2 Championship first round, but on July 22, at Castlebellingham, went out in the next round 2-10 to 1-2, against Mattock Rangers. Emmets were drawn against Dowdallshill in the junior championship, but later withdrew from that competition. Tom Darcy served as club secretary in these years. Hugh McCabe, Tommy and Gene Mulholland, and Ambrose McEnteggart also held officer posts.
1957. The club affiliated at Division 2 Grade, and were included in the championship draws and Ranafast Cup competition. However, apparently due to a shortage of players, later decided to withdraw from all competitions, and played no football at all that year. Considering that the transfer committee of the County Board, had incredibly sanctioned the transfer of twenty four players away from the club two years earlier, it seems the effect of this was now threatening the survival of the club.
1958. The team were now back in Division 2 and reached the league final for the Ranafast Cup, in which defeat by St Fechins 1-7 to 0-2, came at Ardee on October 5. Team manager was Jim ‘Sogger’ Quigley who coached Louth to win the 1957 All Ireland Final and was now also Club Chairman. Team: Christy Mullen; Artie Moley, Patsy McCabe, Michael Woods; Sean Duffy, Owen Byrne, Pat McElroy; Patsy Reilly, Peter Quigley; Tommy Fitzpatrick, Gene Mulholland, Patsy Murphy 0-2; Tommy Mulholland, Ned McEnteggart, Matt Fee. Sub: Paddy Murphy. On June 8, at Knockbridge, lost 3-7 to 0-2, against St Mochtas in the JFC. In the Division 2 championship it ended in defeat to Dreadnots 2-13 to 0-1.
1959. JFC at Ardee on May 17, lost to O'Rahillys 4-9 to 0-7. Team: P Murphy; O O'Hare, P McCabe, M Woods; G Luckie, A Moley, J Myers; G Mulholland, O Byrne; P McNally, P Quigley, T Woods; H Fee, E McEnteggart, E Murphy. P McElroy took over in goals as substitute. On May 24, were beaten in the Division 2 Championship by Fane Rangers at Dundalk on a score of 1-9 to 0-0. Peadar Cassidy won a county senior championship medal with Clan na Gael.
1960. In the Division 2 championship at Dowdallshill on May 9, lost to Cooley 1-7 to 0-5. A week later beat Oliver Plunkets at Castlebellingham, in the JFC 1-6 to 2-1. In the next round, beat Gaels at Knockbridge on July 10, by 1-9 to 1-3. Next up was Parnells from Drogheda at Ardee on July 24, which saw Emmets exit on a score of 1-9 to 0-4. Team: G Smyth; A Moley, P McCabe, G Luckie; P Byrne, G Mulholland, T Woods; T Mulholland, O Byrne; Tom Kirk, J Fee, T Fitzpatrick 0-1; J Myers 0-1, J Rogers, P Murphy 0-2.
1961. Beat Roche in JFC Round 1, at Dowdallshill on May 7, on a score of 2-6 to 1-6. Team: N McArdle; A Moley, G Mulholland, J Rogers; P Byrne, O Byrne, P O'Callaghan; P Quigley 0-1, T Mulholland 0-1; T Fitzpatrick, J Fee 0-1, T Woods; E Murphy 0-3, P Byrne, P Reilly 1-2. Subs used: P Murphy 1-0 and Gene Luckie. In the next round, scored just one point from T Mulholland, against Geraldines 2-10 at Louth Village on July 2.
1962. JFC lost to St Brides at Louth Village on June 17, by 2-7 to 0-7. Team: G Smyth; N McArdle, O Byrne, P O'Callaghan; P McElroy, P Byrne; T Woods; T Mulholland 0-1, P Quigley; J Fee, G Mulholland 0-6, J Martin; V Reilly, P Reilly, P Murphy. Eddie Murphy came in for Vincie Reilly. Emmets AGM of December 2, 1962 returned the following: President - Fr Passmore CC; Chairman - Patsy McCabe; Vice Chairman - Patsy Murphy; Secretery - Peter Hoey; Treasurer - Jim Atkinson; Captain - Gene Mulholland.
1963. In the JFC at Castlebellingham on June 16, lost to Parnells from Drogheda 1-7 to 0-8. Team: Gerry Quigley; John Rogers, Peter O'Callaghan, Gene Luckie; John Fee, Owen Byrne, Pat McElroy; Tommy Mulholland, Gene Mulholland 0-1; Art Agnew 0-5, Patsy Reilly 0-2, Noel McArdle; Pat Quinn, Peter Quigley, John Martin. Gerry Smyth came in for P Quinn.
1964. In the JFC at Louth Village on May 24, their good run of scoring and league wins came to a halt, as they went down to St Kevins 1-1 to 0-3. Team: N McArdle; J Fee, P O'Callaghan, J Woods; G Luckie, O Byrne, P McElroy; P Quigley 0-1, G Mulholland 0-1; P Murphy 0-1, P Reilly, T Mulholland; G Quigley, P Mulholland, J Rogers. Sam Duffy came in for P Mulholland. Gene Mulholland was centre half back, for the county in their LJFC exit to Meath at Navan 1-12 to 1-6, with Peter O'Callaghan also figuring.
1965. Beat Parnells at Dunleer on June 6, in the championship 3-6 to 1-6. Team: Patsy Reilly; Noel McArdle, Gene Mulholland, Harry Duffy; Gene Luckie, Owen Byrne, Pat McElroy; Tommy Mulholland 1-0, Patsy McGuinness 0-1; Gerry Quigley, Art Agnew 2-3, John Woods 0-2; Paddy Rogers, Sam Duffy, John Keenan. In the next round lost 1-7 to 1-4, to Lannleire at Castlebellingham on July 11. Gene Mulholland was centre half back for Louth in the LJFC defeat to Westmeath 2-8 to 2-6, at Dowdallshill on April 25.
1966. On July 3 at Castlebellingham, lost to Sean McDermotts in the JFC 3-9 to 0-2. Team: J Rogers; N McArdle, G Mulholland, A Quinn; G Luckie, M Corrigan, P Quinn; O B McElroy, G Quigley; B Kieran, P Murphy 0-1, J Woods; O Tennyson, P McGuinness, P Reilly 0-1. Chairman was Gerry Quigley and Pat Quinn was Secretary. Patsy Reilly was Treasurer and County Board Delegate.
1967. On May 28, Dowdallshil was the venue, for Emmets JFC tie which they lost to St Josephs 1-6 to Pat Quinns 0-1, who was best along with Patsy Reilly, Gene Mulholland, Gerry and Peter Quigley, Owen Byrne and goalkeeper John Rogers outstanding. Harry Reilly was full forward in Louth juniors championship exit against Meath 3-8 to 2-2 at Navan. Terry Lennon was right full back for the county minors championship replay at Navan 0-17 to 3-8 for Meath, and was centre full back in the next replay losing 3-6 to 1-16. He captained St Furseys to win the North Louth league, was on the North Louth minor divisional championship winning team, and along with brothers Pete and Brendan, won Ranafast Cup and junior championship medals with St Brides. Arthur Mulholland and Pete Lennon were on the North Louth U-16 divisional championship winning team.
1968. Lost to St Patricks in the JFC at Dowdallshill on June 2, by 3-9 to 2-2. Patsy Reilly 1-2 and Pat Quinn 1-0, were best along with Owen Byrne, Peter Quigley and goalman Patrick Quigley. Terry Lennon was left full back with the county U-21 team, in the championship defeat to Kildare 0-7 to 1-2 at Dunleer, with Michael Corrigan now playing with Roche coming in a sub. Terry Lennon was sub in the county seniors LFC defeat to Offaly, and with brothers Pete and Brendan, won O'Donnell Cup medals with St Brides. North Louth retained the minor divisional championship, with Arthur Mulholland on board. The AGM was held in January 1968 in Milltown Hall. Chairman was Gerry Quigley. Gene Mulholland was Secretary. Patsy Reilly was Treasurer and County Board Delegate. Committee: J Rogers, J Crilly, B McArdle, P Quinn, G Clarke, M Byrne, F McCoy, M Fagan. Gene Mulholland was team captain.
1969. The club regraded to Division 2, and played this level up to 1973. Went out of the championship on July 13, at Castlebellingham, to St Kevins 2-3 to 1-4. Best were T Cassidy 1-0, A Mulholland, G Quigley, G Mulholland, M Fegan 0-1 each. Pete Lennon was left corner forward in the county minors LFC win over Meath at Navan, while Terry Lennon was centre half back for the U-21 team, in the LFC defeat to Kildare in Newbridge. Johnny Quigley and Paidin O'Hare were on the North Louth U-16 divisional championship winning team, while Paidin, Willie Quigley and Brendan Lennon were on the North Louth team that won the championship at U-17 level.
1970. In the Division 2 championship, got a bye to the quarter final, but were beaten by Hunterstown Rovers at Dunleer on July 25, by 3-6 to 0-6. Team: W Quigley; G Luckie, C Murphy, P O'Hare; G Clarke, G Mulholland, S McArdle; A Mulholland 0-1, J Kirk; M Clarke, B Kieran 0-1, P Quinn; M Fagan, P Reilly 0-4, G Quigley. Colm Murphy, Paidin O'Hare, Willie Quigley, Pete and John Lennon were on the St Furseys , Fr Feran Cup winning team. Johnny Quigley was on the North Louth U-16 divisional championship winning team. Paidin O'Hare was a regular on the county minors that won the North East league. Terry Lennon captained the county U-21 team to a Leinster title, with his brother Pete in the subs. The Lennon family suffered a great loss in January, with the sudden death of Brendan, a twin of John, at just seventeen years of age. Brendan died while training with his school team, Dundalk Christian Brothers. U-18 competition for the Brendan Lennon Cup took place with De La Salle Ardee the first winners. Kilkerley minors won the North Louth League St Enda Cup and unluckily lost to Cooley in the championship semi final.
1971. Lost at Louth Village on June 20, to St Brides in the Division 2 championship 2-7 to 2-5. On June 27, the minors beat Tallonstown in the MFC, 4-6 to 2-5. Team: Philip Mallon; Gerry Cronin, Paidin O'Hare, Tommy Kirk; Patsy McArdle, Thomas O'Hare, Brendan Gartlan; Joey Kirk 0-1, Con Short 1-1; Bernard Mulholland, Johnny Quigley 1-1, Ollie Callan; Peter O'Hare 1-1, Peter McKenna, Michael Clarke 1-2. Subs: Patsy Casey, Larry Lynch, Sean Tennyson, James Kneel. This team won the St Enda Cup as North Louth League winners. Pete Lennon played his first match for the county seniors, against Armagh at Knockbridge. Patsy McGuinness, Artie Moley, Gene Luckie, John Rogers and Patsy Reilly were all on the referee panel. Paidin O'Hare, Michael Clarke and Johnny Quigley, were on the North Louth divisional minor championship winning team, with Paidin and Johnny regulars on the county minors in the North East league. O'Hare was the star performer at centre full back in the county minor championship wins over Kildare, Meath, and in Croke Park in the LMFC final defeat to Dublin. Harry Reilly refereed the All Ireland club championship semi final, between Bryansford from Down, and Fr Griffins of Galway. Loyal servant and long time stalwart Gene Mulholland, moved to live in Termonfeckin.
1972. In the Division 2 championship Round 1, beat Glyde Rangers at Castlebellingham on June 18 by 2-5 to 1-2. Round 2, brought defeat to Westerns at Knockbridge on July 9, by 2-5 to 1-7. Team: W Quigley 7; G Luckie 5, C Murphy 7, G Quigley 5; G Clarke 6, P O'Hare 5, P Clarke 6; M Corrigan 6, A Mulholland 7 (0-3); J Kirk 5, B Kieran 7 (0-1), M Clarke 6 (0-3); S McArdle 5, P Reilly 7 (1-0), Pat McNamee 5. 1-2, Patsy Casey, Larry Lynch, Sean Tennyson, James Kneel. Johnny Quigley was on the North Louth minor divisional championship winning team, with Peter O'Hare on the North Louth team, that won the U-16 championship. Pete Lennon was corner forward on the county team in their LJFC exit to Dublin, while Terry Lennon was right full back in the county seniors LFC defeat 5-5 to 3-7 against Longford at Croke Park, and Arthur Mulholland a sub. Paidin O'Hare was centre full back in the county U-21 LFC draw with Meath at Knockbridge, and in the replay win at Navan, with Pete Lennon left half back, and Arthur Mulholland on the forty. They lost the next round to Offaly also at Navan. Paidin O'Hare and Terry Lennon were regulars with the county seniors in the NFL. Kilkerley/ Naomh Malachi/ Roche U-21 team beat Wolfe Tones 6-4 to 1-2, Stabannon/ Naomh Finbarra 3-5 to 1-2, but lost the semi final to Cooley 1-8 to 1-6.
1973. Defeat came again in the Ranafast Cup Final to Dreadnots 2-6 to 0-7 at Ardee on November 4. The team: W Quigley; G Luckie, P O'Hare, J Kirk; G Clarke, C Murphy, T Brennan; S McArdle, A Mulholland (0-2); Peter O'Hare (0-4), B Kieran, P Clarke; J Quigley, P Reilly (0-1), G Quigley. Brendan McArdle, Joe Kirk and Pa O'Hare were team selectors with JP O’Kane trainer. Dreadnots were also victors on August 12, at Castlebellingham, in the Division 2 championship Round 1, winning 5-7 to 1-10. Arthur Mulholland and Pete Lennon were on the county junior LFC team against Wicklow. P O'Hare and T Lennon were on the county team in the LSFC win 0-14 to 1-3 over Carlow at Dowdallshill, their first championship win since 1966. Bernard Mulholland was on the North Louth minor divisional championship winning team.
1974. The club applied for promotion to Junior championship and league status which was granted. Lost to Young Irelands in the Division 2 Championship on May 26, at Knockbridge, 1-8 to 0-10. In the JFC beat Wolfe Tones at Castlebellingham, 1-8 to 0-6 on June 16. St Mochtas were next up in Clan na Gael Park on July 21, and they came out on top 0-11 to 1-5. Team: Jimmy Shannon 7; Paddy Clarke 5, Willie Quigley 7, Tommy Kirk 6; Gerry Clarke 6, Joey Kirk 7, Seamus McArdle 6; Paidin O'Hare 7 (0-1), Aidan Byrne 7; Peter O'Hare 8 (1-2), Arthur Mulholland 7, Brian Kieran 6 (0-1); Johnny Quigley 5, P Reilly 5, Dessie Fitzgerald 5. Sub: Colm Murphy for Fitzgerald. Team selectors: Brendan McArdle, Pearse McCabe, JP O'Kane, Gene Luckie and Willie Quigley. Paidin O'Hare was full back in the county U-21 team LFC draw, and replay defeat to Longford at Mullingar 3-6 to 1-5. He was right full back, with Terry Lennon centre full and Pete a sub, in the seniors LFC 3-14 to 3-7 away win over Carlow. Paidin O'Hare was right corner back, Terry Lennon left corner back and Pete Lennon in the subs when the seniors went out to Dublin in the next round at Navan 2-11 to 1-9. JP O’Kane was centre half back and Paul McKiernan at centre full back on the Antrim U-21 team that lost the All Ireland Final replay to Cork at Croke Park. Peter O'Hare was corner forward with the county minors in the LFC first round. In the next round, the minors lost to Dublin in Croke Park 1-12 to 0-5, with Peter full forward and Pat Lennon 0-1 in the right corner. Tommy Kirk replaced O'Hare in second half. All three were on the minor winning Fr Brendan McEvoy Cup team in the North Eastern league, beating Antrim in the final at Clan na Gael Park 3-5 to 0-3, with O'Hare 1-0, Lennon 2-0 and Kirk at midfield. Harry Reilly refereed the County Senior Championship Final.
1975. The arrival of Aidan Byrne from Kildare (in 1974) and John McCarthy from Dumanway in 1975 was a huge boost to the team and as we all know John has worked tirelessly for the club ever since along with his huge contribution to coaching at Kilkerley School in his years teaching right up to his retirement. It was level pegging in the Junior Championship first round on My 18, at Castlebellingham, 3-6 to 2-9 for Wolfe Tones. Lost the replay at Castlebellingham on June 15, by 1-7 to 0-8. Team: Jim Shannon; J Kirk, Paidin O'Hare, Tommy Kirk; Donal Quigley, Arthur Mulholland, Seamie McArdle; Mickey Clarke 0-2, Aidan Byrne; Bernard Mulholland, Peter O'Hare 0-3, Kevin O'Neill ; Johnny Quigley 0-1, Paddy Clarke 0-2, Willie Quigley. Subs: P Reilly, B Kieran, B Mulholland, F Kirk, Peter McArdle, J McNally, L Lynch. Emmets finished level 0-10 to 1-7 for Young Irelands in the Larry McCrudden Cup final, and went on to win the replay. Beat Clans in the Broadleaf Cup Final which was played in January 1976. The panel was: F Kirk. T Kirk, J Kirk, P Casey, A Mulholland, A Byrne, W Quigley, L Lynch, C Murphy, P O'Hare, H Hamill, B Kieran, J Quigley, P Quinn, M Clarke, P Clarke, D Quigley, S McArdle capt, K O'Neill, J McNally, B Mulholland, G Quigley. The minors reached the Fr Feran Cup final for the second year running. Terry and Pete Lennon were nominated for All Stars in 1975 and at the end of that year, both of them along with brothers John and Pat applied for transfers from St Brides back to their parish team Kilkerley Emmets. Terry and Pete were refused but John and Pat were granted. Pat Lennon and Donal Quigley figured for the county minors in the North East League, and Pat hit 0-2 for Louth in the LMFC defeat to Wicklow 0-12 to 1-11 at Croke Park, with Donal a sub, while Terry and Pete Lennon were with the seniors on the same bill winning 2-22 to 2-6 in the LSFC also over the Garden County. They were again on board for the next round great win over NFL champions Meath at Croke Park 0-15 to 1-9, with both outstanding , and Terry chosen senior player of the year in Louth. Pete missed out due to injury, on the exit to Dublin at Navan 3-14 to 4-7. Harry Reilly refereed the NFL final between Meath and Dublin.
1976. Chairman was Colm Murphy (as in 1975); Secretary was Brendan McArdle; Treasurer was Bernard Farrell. Lost the McCrudden Cup final to Young Irelands 1-5 to 0-6. In the JFC first round at Ardee on May 30, beat Wolfe Tones 3-13 to 1-4. In the Quarter final at Clan na Gael Park, beat Young Irelands 0-9 to 0-7. In the semi final, beat Hunterstown Rovers at Knockbridge 1-9 to 0-3 on August 22. St Fechins were victors in the final at Dunleer on September 19, by 2-9 to 0-9. Team: Willie Quigley; Colm Murphy, Paidin O'Hare, Tommy Kirk; Donal Quigley, Joe Kirk, Seamus McArdle capt;, Arthur Mulholland, John McCarthy; Peter O'Hare, Michael Clarke, Johnny Quigley; Brian Kieran, Pat Lennon, Aidan Byrne. Subs: Patsy Reilly for B Kieran and Paddy Clarke for J Quigley. Other subs: Kevin O'Hare, Peter McArdle, Joe McNally, Francie Kirk, Gerry Quigley, Pat Quinn, Larry Lynch, Bernard Mulholland. Selectors - Brendan McArdle, Joe Kirk and Arthur Mulholland; Captain and trainer was Seamus McArdle. Lost to Hunterstown at Louth Village 2-9 to 1-3 in the Division 2 Championship on July 11. On November 14, at Ardee, the Kilkerley/Faughart U-21 team were beaten in in the final of the U21 competition, by Clogherhead/Termonfeckin on a score of 2-6 to 1-3. Team: B Keating; S Bellew, N Callan, F Kirk; D Quigley, T Kirk, S Quinn; E Marmion, J McCarthy; J Lynch, P Woods, P Lennon 1-1; B Mulholland, P O'Hare 0-2, P McGee. Pat Lennon was selected minor player of the year. He scored 0-5 at full forward for the county minors, in the LFC 1-7 to 0-8, win over Wexford in Croke Park, and was back there, and man of the match in the defeat to Offaly 1-10 to 1-7. He was on the North Louth team, that lost the minor divisional championship final to Dundalk 1-10 to 1-3, Seamus Bellew, Patsy Casey, Francie Kirk and Jim Lynch were subs. Harry Reilly refereed the All Ireland Club senior football semi final, between St Josephs Donegal and Roscommon Gaels.
1977. The minor combination team won the championship final which was played as curtain raiser to the Blues/Cooley senior final at Dunleer on September 11, when the Kilkerley/Roche/Naomh Malachi beat Ardee 1-7 to 0-9, with Denis Belton a hero hitting 1-1. Team: John Morris (R); Noel Lynch (K) Seamus Bellew capt (K), Paddy Keating (R); Joe Lennon (R), Patsy Kirk (K), Paul McGee (R); Frank Short (NM) 0-4, Jim Lynch (K); Gerry Lennon (R), John Martin (R), Kevin Dullaghan (R); Denis Belton (K) 1-1, Felix McArdle (NM), Gerry Crosby (R). The minors also won the Fr Feran Cup beating St Furseys in a replay, on Saturday, October 8 at Clan na Gael Park 2-9 to 1-6 captained by Pat Lennon. In Division 2 championship Emmets beat Naomh Mhuire at Castlebellingham on July 5. Drew with Glen Emmets 3-3 to 1-9 at Knockbridge on July 17, but lost the replay at Dowdallshill 3-5 to 2-5 on July 24. Best were, P Reilly, H Hamill, P Clarke, B Mulholland, K O'Hare and B Quigley. On May 22 beat Naomh Malachi 0-13 to 0-2 in the JFC preliminary round at Knockbridge. Won Round 1, 2-8 to 0-7 over Cooley at Dowdallshill on July 24 which was Pete Lennon's debut, having just returned fron the States. In the next round on August 14, beat Lannleire at Knockbridge 1-11 to 1-7. Lost the semi final at Ardee against Oliver Plunkets 2-7 to 1-6. Team: P Casey; C Murphy, W Quigley, F Kirk; D Quigley, T Lennon 0-3, T Kirk; P O'Hare, A Mulholland 0-1; P Clarke, Pat Lennon, P Lennon; J Quigley 0-1, J Kirk 1-1, S McArdle. J McCarthy for F Kirk, J Lynch for P Casey, Paidin O'Hare for C Murphy. Brendan McArdle, Joe Kirk and Arthur Mulholland were selectors. The Macardle Cup of 1977, for the winners of the main league at junior level final was won at Knockbridge on February 5, 1978, beating Young Irelands 2-7 to 1-4 in the final. Team: W Quigley; D Quigley, C Murphy, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon, J McCarthy; J Lynch, JP O'Kane; Peter O'Hare 0-1, A Mulholland 0-5, Pat Lennon 2-1; P Clarke, J Kirk capt, J Quigley. Arthur Mulholland was midfield, and Terry Lennon centre half back on the county seniors that went out of the O'Byrne Cup in Mullingar against Westmeath. J P O'Kane made his LFC debut for Louth in their 2-9 to 0-12, win over Westmeath with Terry Lennon at number six. They lost to Laois in the next round. Jim Lynch was midfield and Seamus Bellew in the subs for the county minors in the North East league, and later in the LFC wins over Westmeath in Navan 3-22 to 0-2, Laois at Croke Park 3-8 to 1-9, and at the same venue lost to Meath 4-7 to 0-6. Pat Lennon hit 1-1 for the county U-21 team, in their second round LFC 3-13 to 2-5 defeat to Kildare.
1978. The McArdle Cup win in ’77, got the club promoted up to the newly formed Intermediate grade for 1978 and that championship was won at the first attempt, beating Dreadnots at Knockbridge on October 15, by 0-14 to 2-5. Team: W Quigley; D Quigley, J Kirk, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon, P Kirk; J Lynch, JP O'Kane 0-3; Pat Lennon 0-5, A Mulholland (capt) 0-4, M Clarke; J Quigley, Peter O'Hare 0-2, P Clarke. Subs: John McCarthy, Bernard Mulholland, Colm Murphy, Seamie McArdle, Brian Kieran, Kevin O’Hare, Francie Kirk. Brendan McArdle, Joe Kirk and Arthur Mulholland were again team selectors. The DMP Shield was also won over St Mochtas in a replay at Castlebellingham on February 11, 1979, on a score of 1-7 to 1-3. The Old Gaels Cup final at Clan na Gael Park on November 11, 1978, for Intermediate League resulted in defeat to Geraldines 3-3 to 0-9. Team: W Quigley; S Bellew, J Kirk 0-1, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon, J McCarthy; J Lynch 0-1, JP O'Kane 0-3; Pat Lennon, M Clarke, Patsy Kirk; J Quigley 0-1, A Mulholland 0-3, Peter O'Hare. Sub: P Clarke for S Bellew. Terry Lennon was right full back, JP O'Kane centre half back, Jim Lynch midfield for Louth in the away NFL win over Westmeath with Pat Lennon at corner forward hitting 0-4. All except the injured J Lynch were on board for the 4-15 to 1-8, LSFC defeat to Kildare at Navan. Pat Lennon and Jim Lynch won Leinster medals at U-21 with Louth, beating Offaly 2-10 to 0-14 in Croke Park, but lost the All Ireland semi final at Drogheda, to a Kerry team inspired by Jack O'Shea and Bomber Liston. Jim Lynch missed both games through injury. JP O'Kane was on the Rest of Ireland team against All Ireland Champions Dublin. He was chosen Intermediate player of the year in Louth, and was centre half forward for Leinster in the Railway Cup. In previous years, he lined out for Ulster in the same competition. Kilkerley/Roche lost the Fr Feran Cup final 1-7 to 1-3 against Clan na Gael.
1979. Club Chairman was P Quinn. Secretary and also senior manager was B McArdle, with J Kirk and A Mulholland selectors. The club was now back in senior after 30 years in the lower grades. The club pitch was deemed by the County Board as unsuitable for senior football, so due to the generosity of the Dowdallshill Club all senior league matches were played at the Newry Road venue up to 1984. First match at senior level since 1948, ended in defeat to Newtown Blues in the O’Donnell Cup at Newfoundwell to 1-9 to 1-5. Paidin O’Hare was at full back for the Blues. Ref: George Hoey Drogheda. Team: W Quigley; J Kirk, C Murphy, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon 0-2, J McCarthy; J Lynch, Patsy Kirk; B Kieran, JP O'Kane 0-2, Pat Lennon; J Quigley, A Mulholland 0-1, P O'Hare 1-0. League relegation play- off, beat O'Raghallaighs at Ardee 1-11 to 1-5. Kilkerley won the Frank Malone Cup for the Haggardstown Tournament on October 6, beating Glyde Rangers 1-8 to 0-6. SFC Round 1, at Castlebellingham, beat Newtown Blues 1-11 to 1-9. Round 2, at Dunleer on July 22, ended 2-8 each against O'Raghaillaighs. John Lennon made a timely return from the States for the replay at Dromiskin on August 26, which was won 2-8 to 1-6. Semi final at Dowdallshill, lost to Cooley Kickhams 1-8 to 1-6. Team: W Quigley; D Quigley, C Murphy, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon, J McCarthy; JP O'Kane, J Lennon; J Kirk 1-2, Pat Lennon 0-1, Patsy Kirk 0-1; R Quinn 0-1, Peter O'Hare (capt) 0-1, J Quigley. Both Pat Lennon and J P O’Kane played Railway Cup with Leinster in 1979 and JP was nominee for an All Star. Pat Lennon was captain, and along with Jim Lynch scored 1-1 each for the county U-21 team, in the LFC final defeat to Offaly 4-14 to 5-4 at Navan. Pat hit 0-3 in the first round against Longford, 2-2 in the semi final at Croke Park against Meath, in which Jim Lynch also hit the net, while Pat 0-2. Terry Lennon and J P O'Kane 1-3, were on the senior team, in the first round 1-14 to 1-6 LSFC win over Longford and second round 4-16 to 0-4 loss to Dublin at Navan, with Jim Lynch a sub. JP O'Kane hit 3-19, ever present at midfield for the county over the year. Pat Lennon hit 0-6 against Westmeath in the NFL at Ardee and on May 3, departed to the US , so missed the LFC first round win over Longford at Croke Park. He returned on May 26, and lined out the next day against Antrim in the NFL at Dowdallshill hitting 0-1 and J P O'Kane 1-0 in the 2-9 to 2-6 win. Ray Quinn was sub with the county minors in their championship matches. Paul Kneel scored 1-2 for the county U-14 team in their championship exit to Meath at Navan.
1980. In the second year at senior level, 1980, the O’Donnell Cup for the main league was won on July 6, beating Cooley Kickhams 1-9 to 2-5 at Clan na Gael Park in a thriller, which is still deemed to be the best league final in memory. Team: W Quigley; D Quigley, P McKiernan, J Kirk; S Bellew, T Lennon (capt) 0-1, Patsy Kirk; JP O'Kane 1-2, J Lynch; P O'Hare 0-2, Pete Lennon, Ray Quinn; Pat Lennon 0-2, A Mulholland 0-2, J Quigley. Team management was same as in 1979. SFC Round 1 lost to St Marys at Louth Village 2-9 to 0-10 on July 13. Team: W Quigley; S Bellew, J Kirk, C Murphy; P Lennon, T Lennon 0-3, Patsy Kirk; Paul McKiernan, J Lynch; Pat Lennon, J Quigley 0-1, R Quinn; P Clarke 0-1, A Mulholland 0-3, P O'Hare 0-2. Sub T Kirk for C Murphy. Ranafast Cup final at Knockbridge on July 27, 1980, lost to St Marys 0-11 to 1-3. Team: Patsy Casey; Noel Lynch, Francie Kirk, Kevin O'Hare; Brendan Quigley, Seamus Bellew, Ray Quinn; Patrick Lynch, Brendan Kenny (son of former County Chairman Paddy Kenny); Bernard Mulholland, Paul McKiernan, Vincent Litchfield; Brian Lynch 1-0, Paddy Clarke capt, Fergal O'Hare 0-3. Brian Kieran came in for Brendan Quigley and Martin Quigley for B Mulholland. JP O'Kane, Pat Lennon and Jim Lynch were on the county senior O'Byrne Cup winning team over Dublin at Dowdallshill, also figured in the LFC first round win over Wexford, and second round defeat to Offaly with Paul McKiernan a sub. Ray Quinn was on the forty for the county minors championship wins over Wexford and Offaly, and the defeat to Kildare. Tragedy struck again for the Lennon family, when Pat lost his life in a road accident at Kilsaran on October 23.
1981. Gerry Quigley was chairman. The senior team was back in the O’Donnell Cup Final losing to Newtown Blues at Dromiskin on July 12, by 2-11 to 1-5. Team: W Quigley; S Bellew, J Lennon, T Kirk; J McCarthy, T Lennon, P Kirk; JP O'Kane, J Kirk 1-0; F O'Hare 0-1, P Lennon, R Quinn; A Mulholland 0-1, B Lynch, Peter O'Hare 0-3. Subs: J Quigley for T Kirk, J Lynch for B Lynch, C Murphy for A Mulholland. SFC Round 1, at Castlebellingham on June 21, lost to Geraldines 2-9 to 0-8.
Ranafast Cup final at Dromiskin, July 26, beat Newtown Blues 3-5 to 1-8. Team: Bernard Mulholland; Noel Lynch, Francie Kirk, Kevin O'Hare; Seamus Bellew, John Lennon, Donal Quigley capt; Pat Lynch, John McCarthy; Paddy Clarke 0-1, Colm Murphy 0-1, Martin Quigley 1-0; Fergal O'Hare 1-2, Brian Lynch 1-0, Arthur Mulholland 0-1. Terry Lennon and JP O'Kane (0-2 outstanding) lined out for the county against All Ireland champions Kerry at Dowdallshill on March 29, in which late scores won it for Kerry 2-10 to 0-12. Kerry team: C Nelligan; J Deenihan, J O'Keefe, M Spillane; Jer O'Keefe, T Kennelly, O Moran; J O'Shea, S Walsh; G Power, T Doyle, P Spillane; M Sheehy, E Liston, J Egan. Pete Lennon 0-2 and Peter O'Hare 0-10, were on the Louth Celtic team in the 2-20 to 0-6 win over Leitrim in the New York championship. Alan Cunningham was a sub with county minors in Croke championship defeat to Laois, while Peter O'Hare, Terry Lennon, J P O'Kane suffered the same fate in the senior contest against same opposition. Paidin O'Hare won senior league and championship medals with Newtown Blues.
1982. Club Chairman was Gerry Quigley; Secretary - Bernard Mulholland; Treasurer was Barney Farrell.The club contested its first ever senior championship final, however victory went to Geraldines, 1-12 to 0-9 at Dowdallshill on September 12. W Quigley capt; S Bellew, J Kirk, T Kirk; P Lennon, T Lennon, Patsy Kirk; J Lennon, R Quinn; J Quigley, V Litchfield 0-1, P O'Hare 0-5; F O'Hare 0-2, C Murphy, A Mulholland. Subs: Brian Lynch 0-1 for C Murphy, Martin Quigley for J Quigley, John McCarthy for P Kirk. Other subs: Donal Lennon, Gerry Hamill, Francie Kirk, Jim Lynch, and Pat Lynch. Willie Quigley, Joe Quinn and John Martin were selectors. SFC quarter final at Louth on July 18, beat St Marys 1-14 to 2-9. Senior Championship semi final at Clan na Gael Park, beat Cooley Kickhams 1-9 to 1-7. Alan Cunningham was on the county minor team, that lost the North East League final to Cavan at Carrickmacross, and that had wins over Carlow (he came on for David Reilly)and against Offaly was corner back in the LFC, before the semi final defeat to Westmeath at Tullamore. Ray Quinn was on the county U-21 team that beat Wexford in the LFC first round, and was the only player to score from play, in the next round defeat to Carlow 3-2 to 0-8 at Drogheda. He was also a regular in the County NFL team. JP O’Kane was full forward, Peter O'Hare (0-5) in the left corner forward and Terry Lennon a sub in the county seniors first round LSFC win over Carlow and next round defeat to Laois both at Croke Park. This marked the end of Terry Lennon’s senior inter county career having being a regular from 1972 and was almost ever present in national league along with 15 championship starts. Martin Kelly hit the winning goal for Dundalk CBS in Leinster Colleges ‘A’ Championship first round win over Marist from Athlone with Conn McEnteggart also on the team at centre half back and Paul Kneel at midfield. Paidin O'Hare was on Newtown Blues O'Donnell Cup winning team.
1983. Club Chairman was Gerry Quigley; Secretary - Bernard Mulholland; Treasurer was Gerry McEroyl. Lost to Newtown Blues 1-10 to 0-5 in the SFC on August 5, at Dromiskin. Team: W Quigley; M Quigley, J Lennon capt, P Kirk; S Bellew 0-1, T Lennon, T Kirk; P Lynch, P Lennon; V Litchfield, B Lynch, P O'Hare 0-3; F O'Hare, A Mulholland, D Lennon 0-1. Brian Kieran was manager with Willie Quigley and John Martin selectors. Lost in the Ranafast Cup final 1-8 to 0-3 against St Josephs at Knockbridge on October 23. Team: B Mulholland; D Quigley, C Murphy, F Kirk; G Hamill, M Quigley, A Cunningham; P Lynch, N Lynch; John Kirk, J Lynch; Joe O'Brien(from Westmeath); D Lennon 0-1, P Kneel 0-1, B Lynch 0-1,. Subs: Timmy O’Shea for J Kirk. Junior team selectors were Brendan McArdle and Pat Quinn. Pete Lennon was club trainer. The club Scór na nOg team won the Rince Foirne section in the Leinster finals, with members Aidan Duffy, Declan Cassidy, Jim Wallace, Eamon Hoey, Adrienne and Thelma Cunningham, Regina Hamill, Patricia McEnteggart. R Quinn and P O'Hare were regulars with Louth in the NFL. Quinn and J P O'Kane occupied the two corner forward posts for Louth in a vital league tie in Portarlington when a 0-5 to 0-4 win over Laois assured promotion to Division 2, with J P hitting 0-4 and Ray 0-1. In the LSFC first round JP O'Kane was full forward and Ray Quinn corner forward in the Croke Park 2-11 to 2-5 win over Westmeath, Peter O'Hare made the team for the second round win over Laois, (R Quinn out injured) however Dublin were too good for them in the semi final. Later in the year JP O'Kane and Paul McKiernan were on the Sligo team who beat Louth who had Larry Lynch on board in the New York championship final 2-9 to 0-8. Vincent Litchfield and Ray Quinn who was captain, were with the county U-21 team in the LFC, beating Carlow, Wexford, and Dublin before losing the final to Kildare at Navan 1-13 to 1-8 with Litchfield 0-2 and sub F O'Hare 0-1. The minor team played Sean O/Mahoneys in the Andy Rogers Cup final at Dowdallshill on October 28. Derek McKenna was a regular with county minors in the North Eastern League. Kilkerley lost the Ranafast Cup final 1-8 to 0-3 against St Josephs at Knockbridge on October 23. Team: B Mulholland; D Quigley, C Murphy, F Kirk; G Hamill, M Quigley, A Cunningham; P Lynch, N Lynch; John Kirk, J Lynch, Joe O'Brien; D Lennon 0-1, P Kneel 0-1, B Lynch 0-1. Subs: Timmy O’Shea for J Kirk.
1984. Gerry Quigley was Emmets Chairman, Bernard Mulholland Secretary, Gerry McElroy Treasurer. Great work by the committee in these years led to the purchase and redevelopment of the pitch which came to fruition with the first match been played on the new pitch, resulting in a badly needed league win over Roche Emmets on Thursday May 7, 1984. Further development over the years has left the club and community with the fine facility that it is today with a second pitch added, all floodlit along with a much used Walking Track. The 1980’s also brought great success in the Ceoltas competitions at county and Leinster level along with a number of successes at All Ireland level. Bernard Mulholland an outstanding club admistrator was the main driving force behind the Scor success. SFC first match, a quarter final draw 2-6 each with St Josephs at Knockbridge. Replay at Knockbridge lost to St Josephs 0-9 to 0-5. . The line out: W Quigley; S Bellew, T Kirk, J McCarthy; V Litchfield capt, T Lennon, Patsy Kirk’; N Lynch, R Quinn 0-1; J Kirk, J Lynch, P O'Hare; D Lennon 0-2, J Lennon, B Lynch 0-2. Subs: F O'Hare for P O'Hare, A Mulholland for D Lennon. All the scores in this match came from play, maybe a record. Brendan McArdle was manager, with Arthur Mulholland and Colm Murphy selectors. Terry Lennon was team trainer. Pat Quinn and Brendan McArdle were junior selectors. Noel Lynch captained the junior team to victory in the 1983 Dundalk Junior League final for the Broadleaf Cup played on January 8, 1984, beating Clan na Gael 1-6 to 2-2 at Knockbridge. Ray Quinn was on the county team that lost to Meath in the LFC Round 1, at Navan, and also for the NFL campaign, as was Peter O'Hare and Vincent Litchfield. The Scór team won the Leinster Rince Foirne section, with Sandra McConville the only newcomer, while Noel Litchfield won the recitation section, both achievements in Centenery Year of the GAA. Musicians Peg Needham, Seamus Bellew and Eilish O'Connor made it to the Leinster finals of Senior Scor. Gene Mulholland was club Chairman, and a selector with St Fechins, senior champions in 1983 and 1984. Michael Fegan was on the county U-16 team in the North Eastern League. The minors lost 1-8 to 2-2 in the Andy Rogers Cup final against St Furseys at Haggardstown. Kilkerley Past played Kilkerley Present on July 29, to mark Centenery Year and all enjoyed a Ceili Presentation Supper later in the evening.
1985. Chairman was Joe Quinn; Bernard Mulholland was Secretary and Gerry McElroy was Treasurer.Senior Championship Round 1, at Louth Village, beat Geraldines 2-8 to 2-5. Lost the quarter final at Dowdallshill to Roche Emmets 0-10 to 1-5. Team: F O'Hare; J Kirk, S Bellew, T Kirk; J Quigley, T Lennon 1-0, P Kirk; J Lynch 0-2, J McCarthy, V Litchfield; M Quigley, J Lennon; D Lennon 0-2, B Lynch, P O'Hare 0-1. Subs: Noel Lynch for J Lennon. Terry Lennon was team manager, with Colm Murphy and Joe Quinn selectors. The junior team went out of the championship 3-6 to 1-3 against St Josephs at Haggardstown on Saturday June 15. Selectors were Brendan McArdle, Joe Quinn, Pat Quinn. Paul Litchfield was on Dundalk CBS team, that won the Leinster Colleges senior football championship for the first time, beating Portlaoise CBS in the Croke Park final and Kevin McEnteggart was on the CBS team that won the North Leinster Colleges U-16 championship. Michael Fegan was on Dundalk CBS that retained their North Leinster Colleges Championship title. Noel Lynch was sub for Louth in the LSFC against Offaly at Tullamore. The Scór team made it three in a row, in the Leinster Rince Foirne section, and went on to take the All Ireland title on February 23, at Leisureland Salthill. Team: Thelma and Shane Cunningham, Sandra McConville, Regina Hamill, Patricia McEnteggart, Aidan Duffy, David Corrigan and Martin Hoey. Musicans: Seamus Bellew and Francis Duffy. Teachers: Bernard Mulholland and Orla Wallace.
1986. Willie Quigley was Chairmam, Bernard Mulholland was Secretary and Gerry McElroy was Treasurer. Both the senior and junior team contested the championship finals. SFC (first match) quarter final at St Brigids Park draw with St Patricks 1-8 each. Replay took place the following Sunday evening at Knockbridge, and Kilkerley came out on top 2-6 to 0-11. Semi final at Louth Village on Sunday, August 10, beat Clan na Gael 3-5 to 2-6. Lost the final by 3-5 to 2-7, to Newtown Blues at Dromiskin on September 14. The team: W Quigley; J Kirk capt, T Kirk, P Kirk; Peter Kirk, T Lennon, J McCarthy; N Lynch, M Quigley; V Litchfield 0-1, J Lynch, R Quinn 0-1; P Kneel, B Lynch, D Lennon 1-1. Subs: Peter O'Hare 1-3 for Kneel, Fergal O'Hare 0-1 for B Lynch, J Callan, S Bellew, P Litchfield, G Hamill, J Quigley, E Bourton. Terry Lennon was manager with Brendan McArdle and Colm Murphy selectors. The juniors won against Glen Emmets 0-7 to 1-2, at Castlebellingham on October 5, captained by the late Francie Kirk who sadly passed away in 1989. Team: Raymond Murphy; Eamon Bourton, Francie Kirk capt, Eamon Smyth; John Kirk, Thomas McElroy, Gerry Hamill; John Lennon 0-2, Mickey Clarke 0-1; Declan Litchfield, Paul Litchfield 0-2, Martin Kelly; Declan Cassidy 0-1, Michael Fegan, John McGeown. Subs: Jim Wallace for D Cassidy, Alan Cunningham for M Kelly. Other subs were Colm Murphy, Jim Bourton, Noel Litchfield. Selectors: B McArdle, P Cassidy, B Kieran. The junior team also qualified for the Ranafast Cup Final by beating Na Piarsaigh in the semi final, however Na Piarsaigh objected on the grounds that some players that had participated in senior championship for Kilkerley earlier in the year were then illegal to continue to play Ranafast Cup. The County Board rejected the objection by 26 votes to 6 in December but Leinster Council overturned that decision. While Na Piarsaigh won the off field battle they lost it on the field to Gaels in the final. The Scór team retained their All Ireland title again at Salthill, with the only change from 1985, Anita Kearns for Patricia McEnteggart, and Mary Kerins sustitute. Pete Lennon now with Naomh Malachi, was on the county juniors in the LFC exit to Kildare. Michael Fegan was on the Dundalk CBS team that relinguished their Leinster Colleges title to St Davids CBS, Artane, and with Paul Litchfield was with the county minors in the North East League. Paul was sub for Louth in the LMFC against Longford at Drogheda. Noel Lynch was in the county senior NFL squad. Brian Brady won a senior hurling championship medal with Naomh Moninne.
1987. Chairman was Paddy Clarke, Secretary was Francie Kirk and Treasurer was Gerry McElroy. SFC first game a quarter final at St Brigids Park on July 10, draw with St Patricks 0-6 each. Replay at Knockbridge on July 17, St Patricks won 1-10 to 1-9. Team: W Quigley; E Bourton, J McCarthy, Peter Kirk; V Litchfield, T Lennon, M Clarke; N Lynch, M Quigley; D Lennon 0-2, R Quinn 0-1, P Kirk; P O'Hare 0-4, B Lynch 1-2, J Kirk. Subs used: F O'Hare for P Kneel. Brendan McArdle was senior team manager with Peadar Cassidy and Brian Kieran selectors and all three were the junior team selectors. The junior team lost to Cooley in the championship, however they became the first winners of the new Perpetual Cup for the Dundalk Junior League by beating St Patricks at Roche 3-6 to 0-9. Team: Padraig McElroy; P Litchfield, S Bellew, G Hamill; J Kirk, T McElroy, P Kirk; J Lennon, M Clarke capt; J Quigley, P Kneel 1-0, J Callan 0-1; D Cassidy 0-1, Joe Kirk 1-0, B Lynch 0-2. Subs used: D Litchfield 1-2, M Fegan, N Litchfield.
The minors won the Andy Roger Cup. The U14 boys won the football C Chaqmpionship. Included in squad: Padraig Matthews, John Clarke, Patrick Bourton, Barry Callan, Brian Doherty capt, Declan Grant, Martin Sharkey, Seamus Quigley, Fintan Laverty, Patrick Lawless, Thomas Mulholland, Paul McElroy, Barry Kieran, Paul Copas, Danny Lennon, Micheal Cunningham, Turlough Lennon, Jay Coleman, Paul McNally, Gerard Garvey, Paul Clarke, Gary O’Hanlon and Martin Holland. Paul and Noel Litchfield were on the CBS team that lost to Portarlington in the Leinster Colleges Senior Championship, while Clive Friary was on CBS U-16 team that went out of the North Leinster Championship. Pete Lennon was on the county junior team that beat Kildare at Naas in the LJFC. Terry Lennon and Leslie Toal were the only two in the running for the county senior team managers post until Frank Lynch came out of the blue to get the job. Brian Brady won a senior hurling championship medal with Naomh Moninne. The Scór team won their fifth consecutive Leinster title in the Rince Foirne section.
1988. Chairman was Paddy Clarke, Secretary was Francie Kirk and Treasurer was John McGeown. SFC first game a quarter final at Dromiskin, beat Dreadnots 1-8 to 0-8. Team: W Quigley; E Bourton, S Bellew, P Litchfield; V Litchfield, T Lennon, Peter Kirk; N Lynch, J Lennon 0-1; P O'Hare, R Quinn 0-1, F O'Hare; P Kneel 0-3, B Lynch 1-2, J Callan. Subs: M Quigley replaced F O'Hare. SFC semi final at St Brigids Park. Clan na Gael 1-9 Kilkerley Emmets 1-3. Team: F O'Hare 1-0; E Bourton, S Bellew, P Kirk, V Litchfield, T Lennon, Peter Kirk, M Fegan, N Lynch, D Lennon, J Lennon, R Quinn 0-1, P Kneel, B Lynch, P O'Hare 0-2. Subs: W Quigley for P Kneel, M Quigley for M Fegan. Manager was Joey Kirk, selectors Brendan McArdle and Arthur Mulholland. The senior team won the AAC Cup in October, beating Dreadnots at Knockbridge 0-6 to 0-5. Team: W Quigley; T McElroy, S Bellew, P Kirk; V Litchfield (capt) 0-1, T Lennon, Peter Kirk; N Lynch, M Fegan; D Lennon, R Quinn 0-1, F O'Hare 0-4; P Kneel, B Lynch, P O'Hare. Subs: C Friary for P Kneel, John Lennon for R Quinn. The junior team beat Clans in the junior 2A championship at Dowdallshill on July 23, 1-9 to 1-6, but lost to St Pats in next round. B McArdle, B Mulholland and P Cassidy were selectors. The minors lost to Cooley in the final of the Andy Rogers Cup. Vincent Litchfield won a Division 3 NFL medal with Louth, playing in the first five rounds, and coming in a sub in the final win over Longford. He was also in the championship squad that lost to Meath at Drogheda. Seamus Bellew was corner back in the county juniors draw with Dublin at Drogheda. He missed the replay defeat through injury. Clive Friary was on the winning CBS team in the North Leinster Colleges Senior B final. Brian Brady was on the senior hurling league winning Naomh Moninne team. The minors lost to Cooley in the final of the Andy Rogers Cup. The Scorn a nOg team created a record by appearing in the sixth consecutive Leinster Final in Ceili Dancing Scor nOg level, and in tow of those years went on to win the ASll Ireland. They also reached All Ireland Finals in Recitation and Instrumental Music Sections.
1989. Chairman was Paddy Clarke, Secretary was Bernard Mulholland and Treasurer was John McGeown. SFC Round 1, at Dromiskin, lost to Dreadnots 2-8 to 0-9.Team: W Quigley; P Kirk, T Lennon, E Bourton; F O'Hare 0-2, V Litchfield, P Litchfield; M Fegan, Peter Kirk; P Kneel, R Quinn 0-2, D Lennon; P O'Hare, B Lynch, C Friary 0-3. Subs: Noel Litchfield for P Kneel, Declan Cassidy for B Lynch, Robbie Tasker for D Lennon. Team Manager: Brendan McArdle. Selectors: Peadar Cassidy, Willie Quigley. The junior team won the Ranafast Ranafast Cup final at Knockbridge, beating Clan na Gael 1-9 to 1-5. Team: W Quigley; G Hamill, P Litchfield (capt), Patsy Kirk; D Bourton, T McElroy, N Litchfield; M Clarke, B Lynch 0-1; C Friary 0-3, R Tasker 0-2, D Litchfield; D Cassidy 0-2, J Kirk 1-1, J Quigley. Sub: Adrian Conlon for J Quigley. The third team won Bellingham Cups Special Reserve League, beating Roche in the final 4-11 to 2-6. Team: Bernard Mulholland; Gilbert Regan, Padraig McElroy, Gerry Hamill; David Bourton, Noel Litchfield, Declan Litchfield; Michael Clarke, Adrian Conlon; Clive Friary, Robbie Tasker, Kevin McKenna; Declan Cassidy, Joey Kirk, Johnny Quigley. Subs used: Garrett Callan, Edward and Mark Sharkey. The Andy Rogers Cup was won at minor level beating Na Piarsaigh 2-8 to 0-4 in the final. Team: Barry Callan; Brian Doherty, Padraig McElroy, Ciaran McElroy; Patrick Bourton; David Bourton, David Corrigan; Adrian Conlon, Clive Friary; Shane Cunningham, Garrett Callan capt, Edward Sharkey; Mark Sharkey, Turlough Lennon, Joey Hoey, Declan Grant. Brian Brady won a senior hurling championship medal with Naomh Moninne and was on the county team that lost to Monaghan in the Division 4, National League final. The Scór team won the Leinster Senior Section Instrumental, and represented the club in the All Ireland finals. The U-10 team, lost the Cumann Peil na nOg league final to Na Piarsaigh.
1990. Chairman was Paddy Clarke, Secretary was Bernard Mulholland and Treasurer was John McGeown. SFC Round 1, at Clan na Gael Park, beat Geraldines 3-13 to 1-5. Quarter final at Knockbridge, draw with Dreadnots 0-12 each. Replay at Knockbridge, beat Dreadnots 0-13 to 0-8. Semi final at Knockbridge, draw with Clan na Gael 0-5 each. Replay at Haggardstown a week later, Clan na Gael won, 2-11 to 0-7. Team: W Quigley; E Bourton, P Litchfield, P Kirk; V Litchfield 0-1, T Lennon, N Litchfield; Peter Kirk 0-1, M Fegan 0-1; R Quinn, D Lennon 0-3, R Tasker 0-1; D Litchfield, C Friary, F O'Hare. Subs: Paul Kneel for C Friary; C Friary for P Kneel (half time), Brian Lynch for F O'Hare (half time). Terry Lennon was senior manager, Joey Kirk and Michael Corrigan selectors. The junior team beat Dowdallshill in the championship Round 1, by 1-9 to 0-5 at Knockbridge. Team: W Quigley; G Regan, S Bellew, G Callan; G Hamill, T McElroy, D Corrigan; Patsy Kirk, B Lynch 0-1; G Conroy 0-1, D Litchfield 1-4, K McKenna; D Cassidy 0-2, J Kirk 0-1, M Sharkey. Subs used: J Quighley, N Litchfield. Lost in Round 2, to Sean O'Mahoneys 1-7 to 1-5. Selectors: Peadar Cssidy, Brendan McArdle, Johnny Quigley. Third team selectors: Joe Quinn, Johnny Quigley, Gilbert Regan. The minors lost the Andy Rogers Cup final to Na Piarsaigh 2-8 to 1-3. Squad: J Clarke, S Quigley, P Clarke, D Corrigan, E Sharkey, B Callan, D Grant, G O’Hanlon, P Lenehan, B Doherty, T Lennon, M Daly, M Cunningham, P Bourton, P McElroy, P Copas, S Cunningham, P McNally. Pete Lennon was on the losing Naomh Malachi team in the Intermediate Championship final. Michael Fegan was on the county seniors O'Byrne Cup winning team, and also figured in the NFL and LFC. Tommy Kirk was on the St Mochtas winning Avonmore Shield team, while they lost in both Macardle Cup and championship finals. Clive Friary and Adrian Conlon were midfield with Patrick Bourton halfback and Turlough Lennon in substitutes on the CBS team that beat Dundalk Vocational Schools to win the Lennon Cup and were in the same positions when beating St Marys Edenderry 1-10 to 1-5 at Navan to win North Leinster Colleges Championship. Paul McKiernan was on the Sligo team that beat Louth in the New York championship.
1991. Paddy Clarke was Chairman, Bernard Mulholland was Secretary and John McGeown was Treasurer. SFC Round 1, at Tallanstown lost to St Fechins 1-9 to 1-8. Manager was Michael Corrigan, selectors Terry Lennon and Colm Murphy. Team: W Quigley; E Bourton, S Bellew, P Kirk; V Litchfield, Peter Kirk, N Litchfield; B Lynch, R Tasker; D Litchfield, P Litchfield, F O'Hare; D Cassidy 0-1, T Lennon 1-0, D Lennon 0-6. Subs: Adrian Conlon 0-1 for Patsy Kirk, seventeen year old Turlough Lennon joined his Dad in the full forward line when he came on for D Cassidy. JFC at Haggardstown, beat Naomh Malachi 3-9 to 0-5, having already beaten Wolfe Tones and Stabannon Parnells in the earlier rounds.Team: Willie Quigley; Michael Cunningham, Padraig McElroy, Seamus Bellew; Paul McElroy, David Corrigan, Garrett Callan (capt); Adrian Conlon 0-3, Patsy Kirk; David Bourton 1-1, Brian Lynch 0-2, Robert Tasker; Declan Cassidy, Gilbert Regan, Paul Kneel 2-3. Subs: Kevin McKenna and Mark Sharkey for B Lynch and G Regan. Beat Naomh Martin 1-13 to 0-8 at Knockbridge, but lost the semi final to St Marys at Knockbridge. Brendan McArdle, Peadar Cassidy and Joe Quinn were selectors. Joe Quinn was elected PRO for the minor board, which he held for the next two years, and also refereed for a number of years, including taking charge of a junior championship final. The U-12 team were beaten in the Cumann Peil na nOg championship final. S Quigley, T Lennon, D Grant, M Cunningham and P Clarke were on the North Louth U-17 team. Peg Needham, Seamus Bellew, Patrick and Lisa Conway at senior section, and Mark Kieran, Zoe and Suzanne Conway had Leinster success in Scór and competed in the All Ireland finals. Paul Sharkey scored 0-2 in the final, and made a big contribution through the league as Louth minor hurlers won the Special Leinster League after a lapse of ten years. He was man of the match for Pearse Og in the minor hurling championship final win, with Michael Clarke also on the team, while Paul also figured with the county junior hurlers. Larry Lynch was making a big impression on the New York football team. Former player Eamon Smyth from Cortial, was on the losing Young Irelands Intermediate championship final team. Seamus Quigley was goalkeeper for Dundalk Vocational U-16 football team which won the Flood Cup for the Colleges Championship against St Olivers of Drogheda.
1992. Joe Quinn was Chairman, Willie Quigley was Secretary and Treasurer was Bernard Mulholland. SFC Round 1, at Dromiskin, beat St Fechins 0-13 to 0-5. In the quarter final at Dromiskin, lost to Newtown Blues 1-9 to 0-8. Team: W Quigley; M Cunningham, S Bellew, P Kirk; V Litchfield, Peter Kirk, N Litchfield; R Tasker, A Conlon; D Lennon (capt) 0-6, R Quinn, D Litchfield; D Cassidy, B Lynch, J Callan. Subs: Paul Litchfield for M Cunningham, Turlough Lennon for R Tasker, Paul Kneel for J Callan. Brendan McArdle was team manager with selectors Peadar Cassidy, Donal Quigley and Mickey Clarke was Trainer. Top scorer was Donal Lennon on 4-74. The minor team reached two finals, winning the Andy Rogers Cup beating St Furseys 2-6 to 0-8, but losing in the Fr Feran final to Valley Rangers 2-7 to 0-1 on November 8. Team: S Quigley; P Clarke, M Cunningham capt, J Coleman; B Clarke, F McArdle ( NM) M Clarke; T Lennon, A McElroy; D Grant, R Daly (NM), P McNally; R Lennon, E Fee, M Murtagh (NM). Subs: K McCaffrey, O McKenna, F Daly (NM). Junior selectors were Brian Lynch, Willie Quigley, and Joe Quinn with their team losing to O'Rahillys in the championship 3-6 to 2-8 at Collon. Team: S Quigley; B Callan, S Bellew, D Corrigan; K McKenna, M Cunningham, John Kirk; P Lynch 1-0, R Quinn 0-2; J Clarke, B Lynch, T Lennon 0-1; D Cassidy 1-1, J Callan 0-3, E Callan 0-1. N Lynch and J Quigley were subs used. Others who played in Ranafast Cup were David Bourton, Paul Kneel, Gilbert Regan, Andrew McElroy, Andy Murphy, Michael Clarke, Ronan Lennon, Willie Quigley, Bernard Mulholland, Brendan Lynch, Paddy Clarke, Mickey Clarke, Mark Sharkey. Vincent Litchfield and Peter Kirk were involved with the county seniors in the NFL, and Peter came in a sub in the Croke Park LSFC semi final exit to Dublin on July 12, while Terry Lennon was on the county Masters team, that lost the All Ireland final to Mayo. Gerry Hamill was on the Sean O'Mahoneys, and was on their Intermediate championship winning team that year. Hugh Kirk was on the county U-16 hurling team that lost the All Ireland championship semi final, and starred for Naomh Moninne in the county minor final. Brian Brady was on the senior hurling double winning Naomh Moninne team. Paul Sharkey was on the county senior hurling team that lost in the National League final to Longford. Michael Clarke was on the county minor hurling team that lost to Mayo in the All Ireland Special championship final. Turlough Lennon was involved with the county minor footballers. Seamus Quigley was on the Dundalk Vocational School team that won the U-16 Colleges final. Ronan Lennon was in the county U-16 squad that won the ‘B’ Section Leinster League Blitz in Carlow. PRO Bernard Mulholland put together a team from players that had moved away from the club. Ray Murphy (Newtown Blues); Eamonn Smith (Young Irelands) Paul McKiernan (New York), Tommy Kirk (St Mochtas); Gerry Hamill)Sean O’Mahoneys), Thomas McElroy (Kilanny), Alan Cunningham(Tydavnet); J P O’Kane (Rostrevor), Michael Fegan(Burren); Clive Friary (Geraldines), Pete Lennon(Naomh Malachi), Colm McConville( Sean O’Mahoneys); Eamonn Lynch ( Roche), Peter O’Hare (St Josephs), Derek McKenna (New York). Team Manager and sub Larry Lynch New York.
1993. Joe Quinn was Chairman; Willie Quigley was Secretary and PRO; Bernard Mulholland was Treasurer. The club moved into the new Clubhouse. Senior manager was Harry Reilly, selectors Colm Murphy and Bernard Mulholland. In the SFC first round at Dowdallshill on June 27, drew 0-14 to 2-8 for St Patricks. Team: S Quigley; M Cunningham, P Litchfield, N Litchfield; S Cleary(from Milltown Malbay), P Kirk, V Litchfield 0-2; A Conlon, R Tasker; D Litchfield, D Lennon 0-7, T Lennon 0-5; J Clarke, B Lynch, R Lennon. Subs: R Quinn for Clarke, S Bellew (capt)for Lynch, P Kneel for R Lennon. Replay at same venue on July 3, ended 2-9 to 1-6 in favour of St Patricks. Junior team manager - Brian Lynch, with John McGeown and Brendan McArdle selectors. The junior team lost 1-12 to 1-4 in the JFC to Clan na Gael at Haggardstown on July 24. Best were goalkeeper P Coleman, P Lynch, Patsy Kirk, B Clarke 0-1, M Clarke 0-1, J Quigley 0-1, D Grant 0-1, Paul Clarke 1-0.
The Cill Choirle/ Naomh Malachi minors won the Boyne Cup for the All County Division 2 League final over Clans 2-8 to 3-2, but lost out by a point to Roche 3-7 to 1-12 in the championship semi final at Louth Village. Team: Ken McCaffrey; Martin Sharkey, Seamus Quigley 0-5, Mark Meegan (NM); Barry Clarke, Francis McArdle 0-1 (NM), Jay Coleman capt; Andrew McElroy 0-1, Peter Corrigan; Brian Burns (NM), Ronan Lennon, Rory Daly 0-2 (NM); Michael Murtagh 1-2 (NM), Eugene Fee 0- 1, Gerard Garvey. Subs: Niall and Ian McEnteggart, Ciaran Gorman, Thomas Lawless, Francis Bourton, Mark Kieran, John Lambe, and from Naomh Malachi, Feilm Daly, Declan Meegan, and Gearoid Wills. . Seamus Quigley was goalkeeper on the Dundalk Vocational Schools team that won the Lennon Cup for the county championship, and went on to play in the first of his three Leinster final appearences, however they lost to Wicklow Vocational Schools at Navan. Willie Quigley, Mickey Clarke, Joey Kirk, Johnny Quigley and Terry Lennon were on the Louth Masters team that beat Tyrone in the All Ireland Shield final, but lost to Kildare in the All Ireland championship semi final. Vincent Litchfield was on the county seniors in the NFL, and that went out of the O'Byrne Cup to Meath, was sub in the LSFC defeat to Laois and along with Peter Kirk was on the winning side against Down in the McGeough Cup final. Seamus Quigley, Hugh Kirk and Peter Corrigan were on the county minor team. Paul Sharkey was on the Na Piarsaigh junior championship winning football team, hit 1-3 for the county U-21 hurlers in the LHC exit to Wicklow, and was on the county junior hurling team in their LHC against Carlow. He hit 2-1 away to Sligo, and 2-6 at home to Cavan in the NHL. Brian Brady won a senior hurling championship medal with Naomh Moninne and was a regular on the county team. Dundalk
1994. Joe Quinn was Chairman; Willie Quigley was Secretary and PRO; Bernard Mulholland was Treasurer. SFC first round at Dowdallshill on July 17 ended level with Roche Emmets 0-8 each. Replay at Dowdallshill on July 28, beat Roche Emmets 2-10 to 1-8. Lost the quarter final at Louth Village on August 5, to St Josephs 3-8 to 0-6. Team: S Quigley; D Corrigan, P Litchfield, M Cunningham; V Litchfield, P Kirk, N Litchfield 0-1; R Tasker, A Conlon; D Litchfield, R Lennon, T Lennon; R Quinn, D Lennon 0-5, D Grant. Subs: David Bourton for R Quinn, Andrew McElroy for D Litchfield. Subs: D Bourton, P Kneel, E Bourton, A McElroy, P McElroy. Vincent Litchfield was team manager with selector Seamus Bellew and Joey Callan selector and team trainer. The junior team got a bye to the championship quarter final and beat Hunterstown 1-15 to 0-6 on August 14 at Knockbridge, but lost to Cooley 5-12 to 1-4 at the same venue in the semi final on September 14. Team: W Quigley; J Coleman, Padraig McElroy, P Coleman; J Quigley (team manager), M Clarke, M Noone (from Donegal); P Corrigan, Paul McElroy 0-1; M Sharkey, P Kneel 1-3, K McKenna; C Gorman, P Lynch, P McNally. B Callan, A McGee. Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi lost the U-21 Oriel Cup final at Knockbridge on April 22 to Roche 1-11 to 1-6. Team: S Quigley; M Cunningham, M Daly, P Bourton; Paul McElroy, F McArdle, B Clarke; P Leneghan, A McElroy; D Grant 0-1, T Lennon 0-5, R Daly 1-0; J Clarke, R Lennon, M Murtagh. Subs: M Clarke for Murtagh and F Daly for R Lennon. Patsy Kirk transferred to Geraldines and was on their D.M.P Shield winning team but they lost the Old Gaels Cup final. D McGeogh was on the county U-14 team.
1995. Joe Quinn was Chairman; Willie Quigley was Secretary; John McGeown was joint treasurer with R Quinn. Lost to Gaels in the SFC at Haggardstown 1-9 to 1-5 on July 9. Team: S Quigley; R Lennon, P McElroy, D Litchfield; D Bourton, P Kirk 0-1, N Litchfield; R Tasker, P Litchfield; D Grant, T Lennon 0-1, D Lennon 0-1; A McElroy, R Quinn 1-1, V Litchfield. Subs: B Lynch for Grant and D Corrigan for P McElroy. Team manager was Vincent Litchfield. Officers were as 1994 except John McGeown was joint treasurer with R Quinn. In the Junior 2A championship lost to St Patricks 1-12 to 2-5 at Dowdallshill on August 5. Team: W Quigley; C Gorman, J Coleman, B Clarke; G O'Hanlon, Paul Clarke, Michael Clarke; Mickey Clarke, J Lynch 1-0; K McCaffrey 1-2, P Kneel 0-1, J Clarke 0-1; E Callan, Joey Kirk, J Quigley. Subs: K McKenna, Owen McKenna, P Corrigan. B McArdle was team manager. The U-16 team lost their league final 0-11 to 0-7, against neighbours St Brides. Team: D McElroy; J Mulholland, M Doherty, P Rogers; C Quigley, M McKenna, C McLoughlin; D Shevlin, B Conlon; D McGeogh, C McGuinness, D Clarke; G Hamill, R Lynch, R McElroy. Turlough Lennon and Seamus Quigley were on the county U-21 team that beat Wicklow in the LFC, and later went out to Westmeath at Ardee. Seamus was also in the NFL and LSFC squads, while Peter Kirk was on board for the O'Byrne Cup defeat to Offaly. Brian Brady won a senior hurling championship medal with Naomh Moninne. The U-10 team lost the Cumann Peil Ui Fhiaich league final to St Furseys but won the championship, beating St Michaels 2-7 to 2-4. The U-12 team lost their Cumann Peil Ui Fhiaich final to St Michaels 3-9 to 2-10.
1996. Harry Reilly was club chairman, Willie Quigley secretary, and Gerry McElroy was treasurer. SFC Round 1, at Ardee on July 12, lost to Naomh Martin 2-6 to 0-5. Team: S Quigley; D Litchfield, M Cunningham, D Bourton; V Litchfield, N Litchfield, P Kirk; T Lennon, P Litchfield; P McElroy, R Tasker, R Lennon; D Lennon, B Lynch and K McCaffrey. Adrian Conlon and Ray Quinn were sprung just after Naomh Martin got their first goal, replacing B Lynch and P McElroy. Other subs were, C Gorman, J Coleman, W Quigley, P Kneel, J Clarke, E Callan. Brendan McArdle was team manager, with John McGeown and Jim Lynch selectors. Terry Lennon was a selector with the county seniors. The junior team lost to Cooley in the championship 1-14 to 2-5 on June 22. Team: W Quigley; K McKenna, M Cunningham, C Gorman; D Bourton, D Litchfield 0-1, J Mulholland; A Conlon, B Lynch; E Callan, P Kneel, J Coleman 1-0; J Clarke 0-2, S Bellew, C McGuinness 1-1. Manager Johnny Quigley, had Willie Quigley and Paul Litchfield as selectors. Seamus Quigley was on the county U-21 team, that lost to Meath in LFC final at Parnell Park, with Hugh Kirk coming in a sub. They had already beaten Wexford and Kildare. Brian Brady was regular goalkeeper with the county hurlers, and won a senior league with Naomh Moninne.
1997. Harry Reilly was Chairman; Brendan McArdle was Secretary; Gerry McElroy was Treasurer. SFC first game a quarter final at Haggardstown on June 29, drew with St Marys 0-8 each. Replay. Lost replay 1-7 to 0-5 in the first ever senior championship match played on the new Gaels pitch in Dundalk on Friday July 4. Team: S Quigley 0-1; R Lennon, M Cunningham, P Litchfield; D Litchfield, P McElroy, P Kirk; V Litchfield, T Lennon; B Clarke, R Tasker, D McElroy; C McGuinness, B Lynch 0-1, D Lennon 0-3. Sub: Noel Litchfield for R Tasker, Adrian Conlon for C McGuinness, Andrew McElroy for P McElroy, W Quigley, D Corrigan, R Quinn, P Newman, M McKenna. Brendan McArdle was manager, with Jim Lynch and John McGeown selectors and Mickey Clarke trainer. Junior team manager Ray Quinn, had Harry Reilly and Joe Quinn as selectors, and their team lost to Cooley in the JFC, 7-15 to 0-6 on July 29. The Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi U-14 team, won two competitions , the Enda O’Brien and P J Carey Cups, with the following panel: Padraig Gorman (NM), Sean Lawless, Donal McClean, Sean Kane (NM), Michael Maguire (NM), Fintan Clarke, Anthony Martin (NM), Padraig Oakes, Sean Doherty, Shane Lennon, James Fegan, Niall Lennon, Gerard McGeown, Niall Herr, David Fee (NM). Subs: Tony Reilly, Brendan McGahon, Ultan McElroy, Richard Wallace, Thomas O'Hare, David Boulton, Stephen Quigley, Kenneth McClean. Seamus Quigley and Turlough Lennon were on the county junior team that lost the LFC final to Meath at Croke Park, with Michael Cunningham a sub, while Seamus was sub keeper for the county seniors that won the ‘B’ All Ireland beating Clare in the final. Padraig Oakes was on the county U14 team and Donal McElroy with the county minors. Terry Lennon was selector with the county seniors and juniors. Fergal O'Hare was on the losing Sean O'Mahoneys 2B championship final team. Brian Brady in goals was on the Naomh Moninne senior championship winning team. Gerard Smith was on the Pearse Og U-12 hurling team that won both the Louth and Dublin Blitz competitions. The club mourned the sad death of player David Bourton.
1998. Chairman was Harry Reilly, Secretary was Brendan McArdle and Gerry McElroy was Treasurer. SFC at Dromiskin on July 5, lost to Lannleire 0-16 to 1-6. Team: S Quigley; R Lennon, P McElroy, P Litchfield; D McElroy, V Litchfield, D Corrigan; P Kirk, T Lennon; B Clarke 0-1, N Litchfield; R Tasker, C McGuinness, Damien Connaughton; D Lennon 1-5 (pen and frees). Subs used: Colm Clarke and Brian Lynch, W Quigley, D McElroy, M McKenna, T Mulholland, A Conlon, D Litchfield, R Quinn, J Mulholland. Team manager Brendan McArdle, had John McGeown and Jim Lynch as selectors and Peter O'Hare trainer. The juniors lost to Gaels in the championship at Dowdallshill 0-10 to 0-5. Team: W Quigley; P Newman, R Quinn, J Mulholland; B Gernon, M McKenna, G O'Hanlon; A Conlon, M Quigley; A McGeogh 0-2, D Litchfield, T Mulholland; P Kneel 0-1, J Lynch, K McCaffrey 0-2. Team manager Harry Reilly, had Willie Quigley, Brendan McArdle, Martin Quigley and Ray Quinn as selectors. ACC Cup Final at Dowdallshill on November 22, lost to Cooley Kickhams 0-9 to 0-7. Line out: S Quigley; P McElroy, P Litchfield, N Litchfield; Colm Clarke, P Kirk, V Litchfield; A Conlon, D McElroy; D Litchfield 0-1, R Lennon, B Clarke; C McGuinness, T Lennon, D Lennon 0-5. Subs: Damien Connaughton 0-1 for C Clarke, Matt McKenna for C McGuinness. Cill Choirle/ Naomh Malachi minor team lost the Andy Rogers Cup final to Valley Rangers 1-10 to 0-6, but Cill Choirle/ Naomh Malachi/Naomh Uinsinn minors beat St Brides in the Boyne Cup Division 3 league final 5-16 to 2-2. The club mourned the sad death of player James Callan. Patsy Kirk won a 2B championship medal with Geraldines. Gerard Smith hit 3-1 for Pearse Og in their U-14 hurling championshp final win, and was also on their championship U-12 winning team. Paul Sharkey was on the county senior hurling team. Cavan won the McElroy Poultry sponsored Pat Lennon Cup Tournament beating Louth 1-9 to 0-4. Joey Kirk was a selector with the county ladies team that won the junior All Ireland Final.
1999. SFC first game a quarter final at Dowdallshill on July 24, beat St Patricks 1-6 to 0-8. Next up at Dowdallshill on August 22, beat Roche Emmets 2-8 to 0-12. The final ended in a loss 2-9 to 0-4, to Stabannon in Haggardstown on September 26. The line out: Seamus Quigley; Noel Litchfield, John Mulholland, Paul Litchfield; Vincent Litchfield, Ronan Lennon, Declan Litchfield; Peter Kirk, Turlough Lennon; Donal McElroy, Robbie Tasker, Barry Clarke; Donal Lennon, Damien Connaughton, Colm McGuinness. Subs: Colm Clarke for P Litchfield, Declan Grant for R Tasker, Adrian Conlon for R Lennon. Other subs: Brian Gernon, Kenneth McCaffrey (sub keeper), Brian Lynch, Paul Kneel, Alan McGeogh, Mathew McKenna, Desmond Lennon, James Fegan, Gary O'Hanlon, Shane Cunningham, Tommy Mulholland. Terry Lennon was team manager, with Johnny Quigley, Gerry Fegan and Paul Litchfield selectors. The junior team went out of JFC to St Patricks at Dowdallshill on a score of 1-11 to 2-3. Team: K McCaffrey; 1-1, M McKenna, J Mulholland, B Gernon; Colm Clarke, D Litchfield, M Clarke; M Quigley, T Mulholland; A McGeogh, B Lynch, G O'Hanlon; Des Lennon, Damien Connaughton 0-1, D Grant 0-1. Subs: D McElroy 1-0, J Connolly. Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi beat Hill/O'Mahoneys 2-5 to 0-7 in the Andy Rogers Cup Final. Alan McGeogh was on the county minors that lost to Laois in the LFC, while Garrett Callan was on the losing O'Connells team in the JFC final. Paul Sharkey captained the county hurlers, hitting 3-6 against Fermanagh, and was the highest scorer in the country in all NHL games on that Sunday. Shane Lennon and Marc Clifford were on the county U-14 team in the Tuft Cup and that won the Leinster Tournament beating Offaly in the final. Seamus Quigley captained Louth to a 3-15 to 1-8 win over Longford in the Pat Lennon Cup final, with Barry Clarke getting on the scoresheet.
2000. SFC Round 1, at Dromiskin on July 14, lost to Lannleire 1-11 to 1-9. Team: S Quigley; D McElroy, J Mulholland, D Corrigan; V Litchfield, R Lennon, A McGeogh 1-1; B Clarke 0-1, P Sharkey(came from Na Piarsaigh) 0-1, P Litchfield; N Litchfield 0-2, Turlough Lennon 0-1, D Lennon 0-1; C McGuinness, D Litchfield 0-1 (and Patrick Callan scored a point against his own team). Subs: James Fagan for D Lennon. Terry Lennon was team manager, with Johnny Quigley and Gerard Fegan selectors. Colm McGuinness was top scorer with 8-14. Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi U-16 team won the Peter Lyons Perpetual Cup beating Sean Tracey’s 2-8 to 0-8. The junior team beat Hunterstown Rovers in the JFC Round 1, but lost 2-12 to 1-7 against Clan na Gael in next round. Team from the following: K McCaffrey; B Gernon, A McGeogh, C Gorman, D Corrigan, D Clarke, D McElroy, S Rafferty, D Grant, D Litchfield, P Sharkey, B Lynch, J Fegan, Des Lennon, P Litchfield, Colm Clarke. Junior selectors were: Peter O'Hare, Willie Quigley and Martin Quigley. Martin and Enda Holland, Brian, Doherty and Thomas McElroy won junior championship medals with Annaghminnon Rovers. Seamus Quigley and Barry Clarke were on the county junior team that lost the LFC semi final at Croke Park, and were also in the senior squad that won Division 2, of the 1999/2000 NFL. Paul Sharkey was on the county hurling team that lost the All Ireland semi final to Meath, however they beat Tyrone to win the Division 3 League helped by two crucial goals from Paul. Alan McGeogh was on the county minor team that lost to Westmeath in the LFC and James Fegan a sub. Shane Lennon scored 1-2 for the county U-15 team that won the Feile Dhun na nGall final.
2001 may be remembered for relegation from senior back to intermediate but it should aslo be remembered for the ground braking change introduced into championship football on the back of Kilkerley’s motion getting approval at County Board meeting in January 2001, having being submitted at Convention the previous December. It changed championship football from a straight knock out basis to run on a league group basis up to the quarter final stage when knock out would trigger. The change quaranteed each team at least three championship games. Club Chairman Harry Reilly was a big motivator behind the motion. The motion had proposed that one team would qualify from each group but delegates at county board voted in favour of making it two teams qualifying from each group. Frank Noonan and Hugh Kirk came from St Brides and Kevin Donaghy came from Galway. Round 1, in the SFC lost to Naomh Martin at Castlebellingham 0-12 to 1-6. Round 2, at Courtbane, Roche 0-8 Kilkerley 1-5. Round 3, at Dowdallshill, beat Gaels 2-10 to 3-5. Senior Championship play off at Haggardstown, lost to Gaels 1-12 to 1-8. Senior league relegation play off at Haggardstown on October 14, lost to Naomh Martin 3-7 to 1-6, which destined Emmets to Intermediate in 2002. Team: F Noonan; V Litchfield, J Mulholland, P McElroy; B Gernon, H Kirk, A McGeogh; D McElroy, B Clarke; D McGeogh 1-3, P Sharkey, J Fegan 0-2; D Litchfield, P Litchfield 0-1, C McGuinness. Subs: Noel Litchfield for D McElroy. Shane Lennon was top scorer on 7-48. Donal McElroy was on the county U-21 football team that lost in the LFC to Meath at Navan. Seamus Quigley won a senior championship with Castleblayney Faughs. U- 21 Football Competition Final at Dowdallshill, ended Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi 2-8 St Patricks 1-13. Half time score, St Patricks were behind 2-2 to 0-3. Score at full time, 2-5 and St Patricks 1-8. Score at half time in extra time, 2-8 and St Patricks 1-10. Score at 90 minutes, St Patricks ahead 1-13 to 2-8. Team: Padraig Gorman (N Malachi); James Connolly, Michael Kane (NM), Aidan Murphy (NM); Fintan Clarke, Matt McKenna, Alan McGeogh; David McGeogh 0-2, Donal McElroy 0-1; Brian Gernon, James Fegan 0-1, Dessie Lennon; Shane Lennon 1-2, Gerry Hamill (NM) 1-2, Sean Doherty.
2002. Kilkerley were back in senior grade by the end of 2002, having won promotion by winning the Intermediate league captained by Barry Clarke. IFC Round 1, at Courtbane on June 1, beat St Mochtas 3-16 to 1-6. Round 2, at Tallanstown on June 9, beat Sean O'Mahoneys 2-11 to 0-5. Round 3, at Castlebellingham on July 14, beat Dreadnots 2-8 to 1-8. Quarter final at Castlebellingham on Saturday August 10, beat St Fechins 2-7 to 0-5. Semi - final at Knockbridge on August 31, draw with Naomh Malachi 0-11 Emmets 1-8. Replay at Louth Village on Saturday September 7, Kilkerley 0-8 Naomh Malachi 1-5. Second Replay at Clan na Gael Park on Saturday September 14, Naomh Malachi 0-8 Kilkerley 1-4. Team: D Lennon; G Callan, J Mulholland, J Connolly; H Kirk, B Clarke, A McGeogh; P Kirk, D McElroy; D McGeogh, R Lennon 1-0, P Litchfield; S Lennon 0-1, J Fegan 0-1, C McGuinness 0-2. Subs: Andrew McElroy for R Lennon, Brian Gernon for D McGeogh. Shane Lennon was top scorer with 11-84. The Junior team got to the 2B Championship final but lost to Sean O’Mahoneys 4-9 to 0-9 at Castlebellingham. Team: Michael Clarke; Ciaran Clarke, Paul McElroy, David Corrigan; Padraig Rogers, Matt McKenna, Colm Clarke; Peter McHugh (from Donegal), Sean Doherty 0-1; Ultan McElroy 0-1, Fintan Clarke, Tom Mulholland 0-1; Aidan Cremin 0-2, Adrian Conlon 0-2, Seamus Rafferty. Sub: Robbie Tasker 0-2. Selectors were: Willie Quigley, Martin Quigley, Colm Murphy and Ray Quinn. They were in the league final captained by Paul Litchfield against Glyde Rangers at Knockbridge but went down by 2-10 to 1-8. Cill Choirle/ Naomh Malachi minors won their Division 2B League, but lost the all county Division 3 League final. Team: Seamus O’Callaghan; Anthony Conlon, Tony Reilly, Gerard Murphy; Dara Herr, Kieran Clarke, Eamonn Murphy; Eamon Agnew, Aidan Murphy; Dara Greene, Niall Lennon, Ultan McElroy; Shane Rooney, Shane Lennon, Ciaran Clarke. Sub: Donal Begley. The Lennon family were devasted on the sad death of Turlough which took place on May 12. Dublin and Meath contested the first Turlough Lennon Memorial Cup final at U-16 level, organised by the Minor Board, and played at Termonfeckin on September 28, 2002. James Fegan and Alan McGeogh were in the county U-21 squad. Shane Lennon was top scorer for Dundalk Colleges including 2-0 in the first round, 2-4 in the semi final and 0-5 in the final on their way to dethroning champions for the previous three years, Colm O’Rourke’s St Pats of Navan in the Leinster Colleges Senior Football final. Seamus Quigley came fourth in the mens national Lonk Kick Competition. Paul Sharkey was on the county team in the Division 3 National League Final and on Pearse Og hurling team that won the senior championship. Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-21 team lost the semi final to Mattock/Glen Emmets/Hunterstown 4-5 to 2-17 which was played in February 2003 with Shane Lennon hitting 3-4. Niall Mulholland was on the county U14 Team that beat Meath in the Tuft Cup Final.
2003. Harry Reilly was Chairman; Brendan McArdle was Secretary; Gerry McElroy was Treasurer. SFC Round 1 at Haggardstown on June 15, beat Glyde Rangers 2-7 to 1-9. Round 2, at Castlebellingham on June 22, lost to Naomh Martin 1-10 to 0-9, Round 3, at Courtbane on July 12, beat Roche Emmets 1-9 to 0-8. Team: D Lennon; M McKenna, J Mulholland, G Callan; A McGeogh, B Clarke, R Lennon; P Kirk 0-1, D McElroy; D McGeogh 0-1, C McGuinness 1-0, H Kirk 0-2; N Lennon, S Lennon 0-4, J Fegan 0-1. Play off (for quarter final spot) at Knockbridge on June 27, beat Glyde Rangers 3-8 to 1-12. Quarter final at Haggardstown on August 10, lost to Cooley Kickhams 1-11 to 0-9. Terry Lennon was manager, his 5th year on the trot, with Adrian Conlon and Aidan Cremin selectors, while Donal McElroy was captain. Shane Lennon was top scorer with 8-80. Shane Lennon along with Alan McGeogh and James Fegan were with county U21 team that beat Kildare and run All Ireland Champions Dublin very close. Shane was county minor team captain in the LMFC loss to Dublin in a replayed semi-final in Navan. He was selected county minor player of the year and was also top scorer in Ireland, at county minor championship, hitting 6-42. He won the Argus/Fairways Sports Star of the year. Barry Clarke was with the county seniors in league and in the championship outings in Croke Park and Paul Sharkey was with the county hurlers. J Mulholland, A McGeogh, J Fegan, S Lennon, D McElroy and C McGuinness were on the North Louth team that beat South Louth in the Divisional Senior Football Competition final 2-12 to 2-6 at Ardee on November 1. Gerard Smith was selected minor hurler of the year, and was man of the match for winners Pearse Og in U-16 hurling championship final. Paul Kneel refereed the county junior football final. Seamus Quigley won an ACC Cup with Cooley. In the junior championship at Kilkerley on July 22, St Josephs came out on top 0-12 to 1-8 for Emmets. Team: A Conlon; D Corrigan, M Cunningham, C Gorman; Colm Clarke, J Connolly, P Enright; Des Lennon 0-2, S Doherty 0-1; A Cremin 0-2, V Litchfield 0-3, Ciaran Clarke 1-0; T Mulholland, D Litchfield, G McGeown. Selectors: Willie Quigley, Colm Murphy, Ray Quinn and Martin Quigley. The Cill Choirle/ Naomh Malachi U-14 team, won the Division 4 league beating Hunterstown Rovers 3-11 to 4-3 at Louth Village, and the Secondry 'B' championship beating Lannleire/Kevins at Dromiskin 5-10 to 1-5. Team: S Doran; Cathal Bellew, D Begley (NM), S Reilly (NM); C Bellew, D Clarke, J Cronin; J Clarke (NM), K Rogers (NM); S Hand, B Rogers (NM), C Murtagh (NM); C McGeough, R Kirk, A McGuill, A Quigley, C Gorman (NM). A full house attended a function in the Community Centre, to honour the Intermediate Championship winning team of 1978.
2004. Brendan McArdle was secretary, Colm Murphy was Chairman and Ray Quinn was Treasurer. Paul Litchfield was senior team manager with Aidan Cremin and Willie Quigley selectors. SFC Round 1, at Ardee on May 23, beat O'Connells 2-9 to 1-5. Team: F Noonan; J Mulholland, B Gernon, Andrew McGuill; A McGeogh 0-1, B Clarke, M McKenna; D McElroy 0-2, C McGuinness 0-1; D McGeogh 0-2, H Kirk 0-1, J Fegan; Gerard Scully, Donal Lennon 1-0, S Lennon 0-2. Sub: N Lennon 1-0. Round 2, at Dromiskin on June 20, lost to St Marys 0-22 to 1-9. A win or draw was needed from the last round at Knockbridge on July 10, against St Josephs, however Emmets lost by 2-12 to 2-5. Joe Meehan was trainer, and John Mulholland team captain. David McGeogh with 0-31 and Barry Clarke with 1-28 were top scorers. Junior selectors were Harry Reilly, Colm Murphy, Willie Quigley, Declan Litchfield. The junior team beat Naomh Martin in the championship Round 1, at Kilkerley on August 8, 1-11 to 1-5. Team: K McCaffrey; G Smith, J Connolly, Emmet Hughes; P Enright, Colm Clarke, Shaun McElroy; U McElroy 1-0, P Sharkey; Ciaran Clarke 0-7, A Cremin 0-2, P Bourton; V Litchfield 0-2, T Mulholland, D Clarke. On August 29 in Round 2, Glyde Rangers won by 3-5 to 1-5 at Castlebellingham. The minor team lost the “B” championship final to St Josephs 3-8 to 1-8 at Point Road: Team: G Smith; N Mulholland, K Conlon (NM), R Woods (NM); E Hughes, A Greene (NM), S McElroy; D Begley (NM), G Scully; P Mulholland, S Rooney (NM), P Hughes; K Quigley, C Clarke capt, C Rooney (NM). Subs: A Clarke, K Agnew (NM), T Hodgins, R Fee (NM), R Woods (NM), Cillian Quigley, D Woods(NM), C Faughey (NM), C Sheridan, C Scully, P Rooney (NM), S Rogers (NM). They won the Division 4 league final against Sean O'Mahoneys 2-14 to 3-7 at Haggardstown. The U-16 side were beaten in the “B” championship final by Baile Talun 2-14 to 2-11, and also lost in the league final replay 5-11 to 5 -9 against Lannleire/ Kevins. Team: C Quigley; S Rogers (NM), J Clarke (NM), T Hodgins; R Kirk, E Hughes, P Mulholland; K Conlon (NM), N Mulholland; B Sheehy, C Sheridan, B Rogers (NM); K Rogers (NM), A Clarke, S Hand, E Kelly, C Scully, C Bellew. Colm McGuinness played with the county seniors in the NFL, Fintan Clarke and James Fegan (came on v Offaly) were with the U-21 team. Niall Mulholland was again with the county U-16 team, Ruari Kirk with the county U-14 team. Paul Sharkey and Gerard Smith were with the county hurlers, and won SHC medals with Pearse Og against Naomh Moninne with whom Brian Brady lined out. Gerard also won JHC, MHC and JHL medals. Paul Kneel refereed the county minor final. Seamus Quigley won a Paddy Sheelan Cup and an O'Donnell Cup medal with Cooley, but they lost in the SFC final.
2005. Brendan McArdle was secretary, Colm Murphy was Chairman and Ray Quinn was Treasurer. Senior manager was Sean Woods from Clontiberit, with Robbie Ashfield from Inniskeen assistant and coach, and Willie Quigley advisor/selector. Padraic Rice joined from Cooley Kickhams. Padraig Gollogley and Cathal McGuill from Dundalk Gaels, and Martin Holland from Annaghminnon. SFC Round 1 at Ardee on June 23, lost 2-7 to 0-8 against Oliver Plunkets. Round 2, won 2-12 to 0-13, over Clan na Gael at Louth Village on July 5. Round 3, was back at Louth Village on July 26, which St Josephs won 3-8 to 2-7. Team: F Noonan; F Clarke, B Gernon, J Mulholland; A McGeogh 0-1, P Gollogley 0-1, U McElroy; C McGuinness, M Holland; A McGuill, J Fegan; S Doherty, S Lennon 2-5, A Cremin. Subs: R Lennon for S Doherty, Donal Lennon for F Clarke, and Donal McElroy for J Fegan. Shane Lennon was top scorer on 14-82. Junior Championship away to Mattock on July 17, ended in defeat 4- 13 to 2-10. Team: K McCaffrey; G McGeown, C Gorman, Ciaran Clarke; P Enright, P McElroy 1-0, N Mulholland; A McElroy 0-3, Gerard Smith 0-3; P Sharkey 1-1, Padraig Rice, C Sheridan 0-1; T Mulholland, A Conlon, V Litchfield 0-2, Paddy Coleman. Junior selectors were: Donal Lennon and Colm Murphy. Shane Lennon was again prominent with the county seniors, and U-21 team that lost to Dublin, while Gerard Smith was on the county hurling team, that lost the inaugural Nicky Rackard Cup final to London at Croke Park. Colm McGuinness was with the county juniors that lost the LFC final to Meath. Cathal Bellew and Conaill McGeough were with the county U-14 team. Ruari Kirk was on the U-15 and U-16 county and Knockbridge hurling teams, while Cathal Bellew was on the Knockbridge hurling team Feile U-14 winners. Ciaran Bellew, Raymond Mulholland and Darren Meehan were on the Divisional Cumann football team that reached the county final. Patsy Kirk was a selector with the county minor footballers. Seamus Qugley won another Paddy Sheelan Cup with Cooley.
Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi minor team, won the 'B' championship Secondry Competition, beating St Brides at Haggardstown 1-14 to 1-7. Team: C Quigley; Richie Woods, K Agnew (NM), Ronan Woods (NM); N Mulholland, E Hughes, S Rogers(NM); K Conlon,(NM) S McElroy 0-2; P Mulholland 0-1, C Rooney 1-2 (NM), J Clarke 0-5 (NM); A Clarke, K Quigley capt, C Sheridan 0-4; E Kelly, E Rooney (NM), M Woods (NM), K Rogers(NM), B Sheehy, B Rogers (NM). The U-16 team won the Secondry 'B' Competition, beating Emmiti Og at Knockbridge 2-12 to 1-2 and also won their Division 3 League, beating St Marys in the final at Tallanstown 2-12 to 4-4, having gone through the competition unbeaten. Team: A Quigley; S Doran, D Begley (NM), S Reilly (NM); Cormac Bellew, R Kirk, A McGuill; K Rogers 1-2 (NM), J Clarke 0-7 (NM); S Hand 1-2, B Rogers 0-1(NM), N Dowdall (NM); D Reilly, C Bellew, C Murtagh (NM); P Hughes, M Doran, Rory Mulholland, J Cronin and C McGeough. The U-14 team were beaten in the “B”championship final against St Pats. Kieran Quigley hit 5-0 in a minor league against Brides/Roche. Team: Robert Mulholland; Cathal Doran, Niall Dowdall, Rory Mulholland; Michael Doran 1-0, Cian Gorman, Donal Lee; Raymond Mulholland, Pearse Hughes; Cathal Bellew, Ciaran Bellew, Conaill McGeough 2-0; Alan McGuill, Darren Meehan, Keith Geoghegan 1-0; Ronan Geoghegan, Emmet Mullen, Michael McGeown, Don McCarthy.
2006. Brendan McArdle was secretary, Colm Murphy was Chairman and Ray Quinn was Treasurer . SFC Round 1, at Castlebellingham on June 3, saw Emmets go down 1-10 to 1-6 to Mattock Rangers. In Round 2, at Louth Village on July 2, Emmets won 2-12 to 1-12 against Glyde Rangers. Round 3, at Dowdallshill on July 13, ended St Brides 0-12 Emmets. 1-9. In the quarter final at Knockbridge on July 30, St Patricks prevailed 0-10 to 0-8. Team: F Noonan; A McGuill, B Gernon, H Kirk; U McElroy, R Lennon, A McGeogh; D McElroy, B Clarke; D McGeogh, S Lennon, J Fegan; S McElroy, A McElroy, N Lennon. Sub: C McGuinness for J Fegan. S Lennon was top scorer on 5-82. Selectors were Arthur Mulholland, Peadar Cassidy and manager Brendan McArdle. Junior Championship on August 18, lost away to St Marys 2-8 to 2-4. Team: Cillian Quigley; James Connolly, Peter Kirk, Ciaran Gorman; Gerard McGeown, Emmet Hughes, Niall Mulholland; Martin Holland, Dessie Lennon; Paul Litchfield, Ciaran Sheridan 0-2, Paul Chambers; Sean Hand, Adrian Conlon 2-0, Donal Lennon 0-2. Subs used: Richie Woods, Seamus Rafferty and Shane Doran. On Monday, September 20, 2006, the club played its first match under the new flood lights which ended level 0-8 each with Oliver Plunkets in the senior league. Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi boys won the U-16 Division 3 league, the U14 boys won Division 3 League but lost the ‘B’ Championship final to Naomh Padraig at Ramparts on June 16. Team: Robert Mulholland; C Doran, N Dowdall (NM), Rory Mulholland; M Doran, C Gorman (NM) , D Lee; Ray Mulholland, P Hughes; Cathal Bellew, Ciaran Bellew, C McGeough; A McGuill, D Meehan, K Geoghegan. R Geoghegan, E Mullen (NM), M McGeown, D McCarthy. U-13 boys won the 'A' section league. Shane Lennon won Division 2 NFL and Tommy Murphy Cup medals with the county seniors, although injury kept him out of the Leinster SFC. He scored 5-8 in the Murphy Cup campaign, including a record 3-5 against Monaghan, hit 0-5 in the Leinster Junior Football Championship final defeat to Meath at Croke Park, and in his fourth year at county U-21 level, was on board in the win over Wicklow, and next round loss to Laois. He hit 2-17 for his college UCD, including the winning point in the final, on his way to winning a Dublin senior championshipmedal and bringing his scoring tally for the year at club, county, and college in 2006 to 14-155. Conal McGeough and Cathal Bellew were on the county U-15 football team. Paul Kneel refereed six matches in the Gaelic Gear European Championship finals in Barcelona. Gerard Smith won senior hurler of the year award. The school team were beaten in the Con Short Cup final. Graeme Smyth, was on the Knockbridge hurling team, that lost the county JHC final, while Christopher Scully, Shane Doran, Dara Herr, and Ruari Kirk won MHC medals with Knockbridge. Seamus Quigley won his third consecutive Sheelan Cup with Cooley, along with a second O'Donnell Cup medal. Louth won the U-16 Inter county competition for the Turlough Lennon Cup
2007. New Chairman - A Conlon; Secretary - B McArdle; New Treasurer - T Mulholland. Senior team manager was Brendan McArdle with Peadar Cassidy and Arthur Mulholland selectors. Eddie Moley and Oisin McCarthy, came from Cooley Kickhams while the very popular Aidan Cremin departed for Adrigole in Cork . SFC Round 1 on April 20, at the Ramparts, brought a win over Sean O'Mahoneys 1-8 to 0-9. Round 2 on April 29, at Castlebellingham, brought another win 1-8 to 1-6 over Glyde Rangers. Team: F Noonan; E Moley, B Gernon, H Kirk; U McElroy, R Lennon, A McGeogh; D McElroy, M Holland; B Clarke 0-1, A McElroy 1-1, J Fegan 0-1; S McElroy, S Lennon 0-4, N Lennon. Subs: C Sheridan 0-1 for N Lennon, C Clarke for A McElroy. SFC Round 3 on July 27, at Louth Village, lost to Cooley Kickhams 1-15 to 0-2. Half time score 0-6 to 0-2.This match saw the Quigley brothers in opposition with Seamus in the Cooley goals and Cillian at the other end for Emmets. SFC Round 4 on August 19, at Dowdallshill, lost to Naomh Malachi 1-10 to 1-8. SFC Round 5, on August 26, at Clan na Gael Park, lost to St Patricks 4-12 to 1-6. Team: C Quigley; U McElroy, B Gernon, A McGuill; G Scully, R Lennon, A McGeogh; D McElroy, M Holland; S McElroy, B Clarke, J Fegan 0-1; Cathal Bellew, S Lennon 1-5, S Hand. Subs: H Kirk for S McElroy, C Clarke for S Hand, E Moley for G Scully, Des Lennon for A McGuill. Shane Lennon top scorer on 4-55.
JFC Round 1 on June 12, at Kilkerley, beat St Brides 2-7 to 1-8. JFC Round 2 on July 17, at Kilkerley, lost to Clan na Gael 2-5 to 0-9. Team: C Quigley; S Doran, M McKenna, D Corrigan; R Kirk, F Clarke, N Mulholland; O McCarthy, J Mulholland; K Quigley 0-1, S Hand 0-4, P Hughes 0-2; Conaill McGeough 0-2, A Conlon, R Woods. Subs used: E Kelly and Cormac Bellew. Junior team manager was Donal Lennon with Willie Quigley a selector. Shane Lennon was a regular on the county senior team in league and championship. He was also UCD Sigerson Cup team captain. Cathal Bellew hit 0-2 and captained the county U-16 team in their Turlough Lennon Cup final win over Armagh at Darver. Paul Kneel was selected referee of the year. He also refereed the Leinster Club JFC final between Clan na Gael of Meath and Rosemount of Westmeath, also the Meath/Offaly U-21 LFC semi final and O'Byrne Cup games. Seamus Quigley won a third O'Donnell Cup medal with Cooley. John McCarthy was honoured by the Louth Supportes Club for his outstanding service to underage football and was presented with the Larry Geraghty Cup at the Supporters Club Annual Presentation Function. Ronan Geoghegan was goalkeeper with the county U-14 hurling team that won the All Ireland ‘C’ Title at Carrickonshannon in which they beat Longford in the final.
Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi U-14 boy’s team lost the 'B' Championship final to Na Piarsaigh at Clan na Gael Park. They also lost to Na Piarsaigh, in a well contested close scoring league final at Upper Marshes. Included in the panel were: Ronan Geoghegan; Jonathan Callan, Michael McGeown, Gerard Doran; Don McCarthy, Conor Gonnelly, Conor Califf; Raymond Mulholland, Ciaran Bellew; Daniel McKeown, Darren Meehan, David Brennan; Trevor Gonnelly, Rian Hand and Daithi Curran. They also lost to Na Piarsaigh, in a well contested close scoring league final at Upper Marshes.
U -16 “B” Championship Final played at Darver on September 11, resulted in defeat by St Nicholas who proved too strong for the Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi boys. Team: Robert Mulholland; Darren Meehan, Niall Dowdall, Rory Mulholland; Michael Doran, Pearse Hughes, Conor Gonnelly; Cathal Bellew 0-2, Jamie Kelly; Rian Hand, Conaill McGeough 1-7, Ciaran Bellew; Cathal Doran, Alan McGuill 0-1, Raymond Mulholland; Emmet Mullen, Michael McGeown, Don McCarthy, Ronan Geoghegan, Cian Gorman.
Cill Choirle/Naomh Malachi minor team won the Division 4 League at Stabannon on September 15, 2007, beating Naomh Finbarra 4-10 to 2-12. Team and scorers: Robert Mulholland; Shane Doran, Ruari Kirk, Jamie Cronin; Pearse Hughes, Cormac Bellew, David Begley; Jason Clarke 1-3, Kevin Rogers 0-1; Jamie Kelly 1-1, Sean Hand 0-2, Brian Rogers; Conaill McGeough, Cathal Bellew 1-1, Ciaran Murtagh 1-2. Niall Dowdall, Alan McGuill, Michael Doran, Rory Mulholland and Glen Tennyson. They also won the Secondry “B” Competition, at Darver on September 28, beating Glen Emmets 1-17 to 1-8. From the team that won the league, Alan McGuill and Niall Dowdall came into the starting line up.
2008. Adrian Conlon was chairman. David Corrigan was Secretary and Thomas Mulholland Treasurer. SFC Round 1 at Clan na Gael Park on May 3, lost to St Brides 2-13 to 0-11. Round 2, at Dunleer on May 9, lost to St Marys 1-8 to 1-5. Round 3, at Dunleer on June 22, lost to Newtown Blues 2-14 to 2-4. Round 4 at Clan na Gael Park on August 10, lost to Cooley Kickhams 2-13 to 1-7. Round 5 at Roche on August 21, beat Naomh Malachi 3-12 to 1-5. Kilkerley went into this match pointless, needing a three point win to avoid finishing bottom of the table and facing a relegation play off. Team: F Noonan; E Moley, B Gernon, U McElroy; F Clarke, G Scully, A McGeogh; J Fegan 1-1, D McElroy; S McElroy 0-2, C Bellew, Des Lennon 0-1; C Clarke 0-2, S Lennon 1-6, S Hand 1-1. Sub: J Mulholland for S McElroy. Brendan McArdle was team manager with Michael Doran selector. Shane Lennon top scorer on 7-50. JFC at Courtbane on July 3, lost to Naomh Malachi 1-8 to 1-7. Team: Cillian Quigley; Matt McKenna, Emmet Hughes, Shane Doran; Jamie Cronin, Patrick Hughes, Alan McGuill; David McGeogh 0-1, Andrew McElroy; Pearse Hughes, Paul McElroy 0-1, Cormac Bellew; James Connolly, Donal Lennon 1-4, Eamon Kelly. Subs used were Paul Litchfield 0-1, Paul Sharkey. Garrett Callan was manager with J Quigley, R Meehan and A Connolly his selectors. Paul Kneel took charge of the Vocational Schools All Ireland semi final between Meath and Monaghan, the Leinster U-21 football semi final between Kildare and Dublin, the All Ireland minor quarter final in which Tyrone beat Roscommon, was linesman for the All Ireland Senior Club football semi final in which Crossmaglen Rangers went down to St Vincents of Dublin and officiated in both capacities during the NFL. He was chosen referee of the year for 2008 by the Louth Supporters Club. Shane Lennon was a regular for the county in the NFL, on the scoresheet in most games including 0-6 from play against Leitrim and was also on target against Dublin in the LFC at Croke Park. Ciaran Bellew and Rian Hand were on the losing De La Salle team in the Leinster Schools U-14 Division 3 final against Rathangan from Kildare. Paul Sharkey was on the losing end in the county hurling final. Paul Litchfield was trainer with O’Connells.
Kilkerley Naomh Malachi U-16 boy’s team lost their championship final, however they had a 0-15 to 1-3 league final win over Oliver Plunkets at Haggardstown. Team: R Geoghegan; C Califf, D Meehan, C Doran; D McCarthy, C Gonnelly, M McGeown; R Hand, M Doran 0-2; J McArdle 0-1, R Mulholland 0-6, C Bellew 0-2; D McKeown 0-2, E Mullen, D Lee 0-2. J Callan, G Doran, N Farrelly, D Litchfield, D Curran, R Mulholland. The U-13 team won their Og Sport final. Squad: Martin Connolly, Gearoid Cronin, Cillian Mulligan, Gerard Doran, Barra McCarthy, Conall McEnaney, Ronan Mulholland, Daniel McKeown, Connor Kirk, Darren Litchfield, Neil Mulholland, Tadgh McEnaney, Daire Flanagan, James Bellew, Ben Mulholland, Niall McEnteggart. The minor team won the Secondary ‘A’ Championship beating Glen Emmets in the final at Darver 1-9 to 0-10. Team: Darren Meehan; Ciaran Murtagh (NM), Ruari Kirk, Shane Doran; Alan McGuill, Cormac Bellew, Conor Gonnelly (NM); Kevin Rogers (NM) 1-4, Cathal Bellew 0-2; Michael Doran, Jamie Kelly (NM), Niall Dowdall (NM); Raymond Mulholland, Conaill McGeough 0-3, Jamie Cronin. Robert Mulholland, Paddy McArdle (NM), Ruari Mulholland, Ciaran Bellew, Rian Hand, Pearse Hughes, Emmet Mullen (NM) Stephen Reilly (NM), Cathal Doran. Paul Kneel refereed the county senior football final.
2009. Seamus Bellew took over as club Chairman from Adrian Conlon who stood down. David Corrigan was Secretary and Thomas Mulholland was Treasurer. Martin McQuillan was senior team manager with Vincent and Declan Litchfield selectors. SFC, Rd 1 on May 3, Kilkerley beat St Marys at Dowdallshill 0-13 to 0-7. Rd 2 at Lordship on Monday May 25, lost to Sean O’Mahoneys 2-8 to 2-6. Rd 3 at Dowdallshill on July 26 ended level with Dundalk Gaels. Rd 4, at Clan na Gael Park on Saturday August 15, lost to St Patricks 4-16 to 0-4. Rd 5, at Dunleer on Saturday August 29, lost to Dreadnots 1-11 to 1-10. Team: F Noonan; R Lennon, B Gernon, A McGeogh; P Mulholland, F Clarke, U McElroy 0-1; D McElroy 0-1, G Scully 1-0; S McElroy, J Fegan capt, C Bellew 0-1; C Clarke 0-1, S Lennon 0-2, S Hand 0-3. Subs; C McGeough for P Mulholland, N Lennon for S McElroy. Shane Lennon top scorer on 8-35. Junior 2 Championship at home on June 4, lost to St Brides 1-19 to 1-8. Team : C Quigley; J Connolly, M McKenna, S Doran; J Cronin, Cormac Bellew, M Cronin; K Quigley 0-2, P Mulholland; C McGeough 0-2, Donal Lennon 1-1, P Hughes 0-2; Paudie O’Hare 0-1, P Litchfield, E Kelly. Subs: G Callan, A Conlon, J Quigley. Garrett Callan was junior team manager with Rodney Meehan, Andy Connolly and Johnny Quigley again selectors. Ray Mulholland, Darren Meehan and Ciaran Bellew were with the county U-16 team. Shane Lennon captained Louth to win the O’Byrne Cup and lined out throughout the N.F.L and championship and in October was appointed manager of D.K.I.T Freshers football team. He was again top scorer with the club hitting 8-35. James Fegan was with the county juniors who won the Leinster championship. Cathal Bellew lined out with the county minors in the league and championship. Daniel McKeown and Ronan Mulholland were with county U-14 football team. J P O’Kane was manager of Dundalk Gaels. Seamus Quigley was captain of Cooley but they lost to Mattock in the Senior Championship final. Cathal Bellew played against Dublin in the LMFC at Drogheda. Paul Kneel refereed the All Ireland Vocational Schools U-16 fotball championship final at Clones also matches in the Leinster minor and U-21 championships including the replay of the minor final in which Dublin beat Kildare in Carlow and acted as linesman or fourth official at national league and championship including the All Ireland quarter final between Tyrone and Kildare. Brian Brady officiated at National League hurling games and at the All Ireland Hurling Club Championship final on St Patricks Day at Croke Park. He also refereed the county senior hurling final. To mark the 125th Anniversary of the GAA Sunday May 10 “La na gClub” was set aside by the GAA in order for all clubs to arrange activities to mark the 125th anniversary. A big crowd attended at the Kilkerley events. Four teams of 15 aside took part in the inter – townland competition with Sean McEneaney’s team defeating Bernard Mulholland’s team in the first semi final and Adrian Conlon’s side winning against Johnny Hand’s team in the second semi. Adrian’s team won the final 1-3 to 0-5. Team; W Quigley; Adrian Conlon, Eugene McGeough, Conaill McGeough, Gareth Crawley, Sean Doherty, Colm Murphy, Martin Holland, Shaun McElroy, Emmet Hughes Paddy Bourton, Joanne Doherty, Paul Cumiskey 1-1, Lauren Quigley (1-0 in semi and winning point in final) Johnny Quigley. The Peter Lynch Cup was presented by club chairman to Adrian Conlon. The late Petie Lynch from Rathmore donated this cup to Kilkerley Annual Sports many years ago. Club President Fr Malachy Conlon performed the tree planting ceremony. Club memorbillia was on display in the club rooms.
Paul Kneel took charge of the Leinster Intermediate Club Championship match in which Maynooth beat Oldcastle and went on to beat Naomh Malachi at Courtbane in the semi final. Yvonne Quigley was selecterd as goalkeeper on the county ladies senior football team of the year.
Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-16 boy’s team lost the Division 2 A League final 1-12 to 3-4 against St Fechins at Darver. The Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-16 team lost to St Fechins in the Division 2 A league final at Darver on Wednesday of last week on a score of 1 -12 to 3-4. Team: Ronan Geoghegan; Jonathan Callan, Darren Meehan, Conor Califf, Don McCarthy, Ciaran Bellew, Miceal McGeown, Rian Hand, Conor Gonnelly , Ronan Mulholland 0-1, Emmet Mullen, Daniel McKeown, Padraig Moley, Cathal Doran 0-1, Ray Mulholland 3 -2. Subs: David Brennan , Shane Farrelly, Conaill MacEneaney, Gerard Doran, Tiernan Gonnelly, Daithi Curran. The Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-18 team beat Stabannon last week in the “C” Shield FINAL 3-15 TO 3-11. Team ands scorers: Ronan Geoghegan, Cathal Doran, Michael Doran, Darran Meehan, Conor Gonnelly 0-1, Alan McGuill, Conor Califf, Cathal Bellew 1-4, Niall Dowdall 0-1, Ciaran Bellew, Conaill McGeough 2-2, Ray Mulholland 0-5, Emmet Mullen , Jamie Kelly, Pearse Hughes 0-1. Subs: Rian Hand 0-1, Michael M,cGeown, Jason McArdle.
2010. Chairman: Seamus Bellew. Secretary: David Corrigan. Treasurer : Kevin McEnteggart. Rian Hand hit 0-3 playing for Louth U-16 team in the defeat to Westmeath in the Gerry Reilly Memorial Cup final having earlier defeated Meath and Dublin. The senior team lost to Naonh Martin in the championship 1-13 to 2-9 on Sunday, August 15, at Castlebellingham. They beat St. Brides in Round 2, at Haggardstown on Sunday, August 22, by 0-15 to 1-9. The quarter final against county champions Mattock Rangers at Drogheda on Saturday evening September 4, lost 1-15 to 2-7. Team: Cillian Quigley; Fintan Clarke, Gerard Scully, Alan McGuill; Sean Doherty, Alan McGeough, Emmet Hughes; James Fegan 0-1, Shaun McElroy 0-1; Niall Lennon, Cathal Bellew 0-1, Andrew McGuill; Sean Hand, Shane Lennon 1-5, Patrick Mulholland. R Lennon for Alan McGuill; AC McGeough for N Lennon; U McElroy for S Doherty; Patrick Hughes for G Scully; Cormac Bellew for E Hughes. Alan O’Neill from Culloville was team manager and trainer. Garrett Callan and Colm Murphy selectors. The senior team was back in the O’Donnell Cup Final but Newtown Blues proved the better team at Haggardstown winning 0-15 to 0-9. Team: Cillian Quigley; Ronan Lennon, Brian Gernon, Alan McGuill; Ultan McElroy Gerard Scully, Emmet Hughes; James Fegan, Donal McElroy; Sean Doherty, Shaun McElroy 0-1, Alan McGeough 0-1; Shane Lennon 0-6, Cathal Bellew, Sean Hand. Niall Lennon 0-1 for S Doherty; Patrick Mulholland for Alan McGuill; Andy McGuill for S McElroy. Shane Lennon top scorer on 6-56. The Junior team beat Glyde in the championship at home 3-12 to 0-12, but lost the quarter final at home to Naomh Martin 3-6 to 1-10. Team : Garrett Callan; Seamus Rafferty 0-1, James Connolly, Pearse Hughes; Rian Hand, Ciaran Bellew 0-1, Eamonn Kelly; Kevin O’Leary, Gareth Crawley; Jamie Cronin 0-1, Robert Shields, Ciaran Clarke; Ray Mulholland 0-6, Kieran Quigley, Jonathan Callan 1-0. Subs: M McKenna 0-1, Micheal McGeown, Shane Doran. Kilkerley Naomh Malachi minor boy’s team lost their ‘C’ championship final,1-12 to 0-8, against Mellifont at Darver. Team: R Geoghegan; C Califf, D Meehan, M Doran; M McGeown, Conor Gonnelly, Tiernan Gonnelly; R Hand, Ciaran Bellew; P Moley, Ray Mulholland 0-8, James Shields; D McKeown , C Doran, R Shields. Subs: S Farrelly, J Callan, G Doran. D Litchfield, D Curran, R Mulholland. They lost the league final 3-10 to 1-9 against Mellifont Rovers at Darver. The U-16 lost to St. Bride’s 3-8 to 1-5 in the “C” Championship final. Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-14 team lost to a very strong St. Mary’s in Division 2 League final. Team and scorers: Aaron Malone; Barra McCarthy, Ben Mulholland, Shane Ruddy; Neil Mulholland, Gearoid Cronin, Cillian Mulligan; Conall McEnaney, James Bourton; Conor Kirk 1-1, Padraig McGeough, Tadhg McEnaney 2-0; David Rogers 0-1, Michael Begley, Killian Kampes. Jack Lynch, Kevin Greene, Dean Bourton. Paul Kneel refereed the County Intermediate Final . Shane Lennon managed DKIT to win the Freshers Leinster Division 2 Championship. He became the second Emmets player to play in a Leinster SFC Final, since Ned McEnteggart in 1948, when Louth were deemed to have lost to Meath in the Leinster Final in Croke Park when in fact it was a dreadful decision by the referee to credit a late ‘goal’ to Meath after they threw the ball into the Louth net. The ‘goal’ should have been disallowed. In the qualifier against Dublin clocked up his 100th popint at senior county level. Seamus Quigley who was on the losing Cooley team in the senior championship final against Mattock, was goalkeeper with the county junior team that won the Leinster Championship with Fintan Clarke also in the squad. Rian Hand was with the county U16 team.
2011. Chairman: Seamus Bellew. Secretary: Anne Marie Mulholland . Treasurer : Kevin McEnteggart. SFC, RD 1, lost 1-14 to 3-9 v Glyde Rangers, Haggardstown on July 22. RD 2, lost 0-2 to 0-11 to Newtown Blues at Haggardstown on August 19. Won 3-13 to 1-11 against Young Irelands in the relegation play off in Clans on September 3. Team: C Quigley; R Lennon, B Gernon, A McGeough; E Hughes, Ciaran Bellew, U McElroy; J Fegan (0-1), Cathal Bellew (1-1), D McElroy; C McGeough, S Hand (0-1 ), S McElroy; A McGuill, S Lennon (1-8), N Lennon (1-0). C Clarke (0-1) for A McGuill, Pat Hughes for C McGeough (0-1), Cormac Bellew for R Lennon. Alan O’Neill was team manager and trainer. Shane Lennon top scorer on 10-74. The junior 2A Championship fixture away to Clan na Gael was played in Roche and the Castletown outfit ran out easy winners over a depleted Emmets team that lined out as follows: Gerard McGeown; Jonathan Callan, Chris Scully, Pearse Hughes; Shane Doran, Cormac Bellew, Mark Clifford; Kevin O’Leary, Gareth Crawley; Robbie Shiels, Rian Hand, Micheal McGeown; James Shiels, Des Lennon, Eamonn Kelly, Niall Mulholland, Kieran Clarke. Andy Connolly was team manager. The Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-15 team put in a good performance in the league final before going down 4-10 to 3-10 against Newtown Blues. Lineout: Martin Connolly; Ben Mulholland, Barra McCarthy, Gearoid Cronin, Cillian Mulligan 0-1, Adam Shiels, Conal McEneany 0-2, Neil Mulholland, Connor Kirk 1-0, Stephen Coleman, Darren Litchfield, Tadhg McEneany 2-7, Shane Rogers. Subs: James Bellew, Killian Kampes, Padraig McGeough, Shane Ruddy, Niall McEnteggart, Kevin Green, Dean Bourton. The U14 Boys won ther Division 2 A League in Darver 2-16 to 3-10 over Naonmh Martin. Team: Kevin Green, Oisin Bourton, Padraig McGeough 0-1, Darren Clarke, Jack Lynch, Adam Shiels, James Bellew, Shane Ruddy 0-1, David Rogers, Dean Bourton, Cillian Kampes 0-2, Stephen Coleman 2-0, Ultan McEneany, Tadgh McEneany 0-12, Tadgh Litchfield, Darren Geoghegan, Andrew Connolly. Shane Lennon was ewith the county seniors in their win of Division 3 against Westmeath in Croke Park. Paul Litchfield managed Naomh Malachi. Ciaran Bellew was on county minors that beat Laois in Portlaoise in the LMFC.
2012. Chairman was Richard Mulholland; Secretary was Sheila Murphy and Treasurer was Kevin McEnteggart. SFC Rd 1, lost 1-8 to 1-16 to Newtown Blues, at Dunleer on July 29. Rd 2, Lost 0-5 to 2-9 to Gaels at Knockbridge on August 23. Won 1-8 to 1-6 over Young Irelands at Ardee in relegation play off on September 2. Team: C Quigley; P Mulholland, B Gernon, F Clarke; R Lennon, U McElroy, S Doherty; Ciaran Bellew (0-1), D McElroy; S McElroy (0-1), S Lennon (1-4), A McGuill; S Hand (0-2), Cathal Bellew, A McGeough. Alan O’Neill was tweam manager and trainer. S Lennon top scorer on 4-46.
The junior team played a home draw in the championship against Newtown Blues 4-7 to 3-10. They were were beaten in the next round by Gaels 4-10 to 1-5. Team: Des Lennon; Shane Doran, Mark Clifford, Shane Farrelly; Pearse Hughes, Cormac Bellew, John Mulholland; Kieran Quigley , James Shields; Robert Shields, Paddy Hughes 0-1, Micheal McGeown; Eamonn Kelly, Dan McKeown 1-3, Michael Doran 0-1. Subs used. Daire Flanagan, Jonathan Callan, Jamie Cronin. Andy Connolly was team manager. The Ladies team lost the championship final replay against St. Brides 4-5 to 1-10 at Lordship after good match. Team: Nicole Sheerin; Elaine Corbett, Blainad Callan-Crawley, Pamela McConnell; Ann-Marie Kane, Fiona O'Neill, Sheila Murphy; Eilish Mulholland 1-7 (1-0p, 4f) Sinead Woods; Aoife McGeough, Elizabeth McNulty 0-1, Claire Lennon; Eileen Murphy, Martina Quigley 0-1, Mary Amanda Kieran. Sub: Aine Connoly 0-1. Team manager was Sean Doherty.
2013. Chairman was Richard Mulholland; Secretary was Sheila Murphy and Treasurer was Eilish Mulholland. SFC RD 1, Lost 0-7 to 2-15 to Cooley Kickhams (Haggardstown) on July 21. Rd 2, Lost 0-1 to 1-15 to St Patricks, Dowdallshilll on August 11. Rd 3, Lost 0-7 to 0-10 to O’Raghaillaigh’s, at Dunleer in relegation play off on September 1. Won 1-8 to 0-4 over Glyde Rangers in relegation play off final at Louth Village on September 29. C Quigley; Cormac Bellew, N Mulholland, S Doherty; R Lennon, F Clarke, A McGeough; Ciaran Bellew, K Quigley; D McElroy, S Hand, N Lennon (0-1); S McElroy (0-1), S Lennon (0-6), Ray Mulholland (1-0). Malachy O’Rourke was team manager and trainer with Peter Kirk selector. Shane Lennon was top scorer on 6-91. He was selected county senior player of the year in 2013. Juniors beat Cuchulainn Gaels in the Division 2 B Championship 3-11 to 0-10. They beat Gaels in the next round 3-15 to 3-7. They lost the semi final away to Oliver Plunket’s 3-9 to 1-3. Team; M Connollly; P Hughes, C Bellew, B McCarthy; G Cronin, N Mulholland, D Curran; G Crawley, M McGeown; S Doran, R Hand, C Gorman; C Kirk 0-2, P Litchfield, D Litchfield 0-1. Subs used; B Mulholland, E Kelly, G Callan, G Mulholland 1-0. Des Lennon and Ronan Lennon managed the juniors. They won the Division 4 C League title on June 28, by 3-13 to St Mochta’s 4-6. Team: M Connolly; J Connolly, E Hughes, Pearse Hughes; Cormac Bellew, R Lennon, C Mulligan; S Doherty, J Shields; C McGeough 0-5, N Lennon 0-1, C McEneaney 0-1; C Clarke capt 0-4, K Quigley, D McKeown 3-2. R Shields for J Connolly, R Mulholland for J Shields, E Kelly for C McGeough, R Hand, B McCarthy. The ladies team lost in the JFC Final to Dreadnots. Lineout and subs was as follows: Siobhan Reilly; Elaine Corbett, Blainaid Crawley, Elaine McArdle; Eimear Geoghegan, Ann Marie Kane, Sheila Murphy; Eilish Mulholland, Claire Lennon; Nicole Sheerin, Elizabeth Mc Nulty, Jade Mc Keown; Aine Connolly , Mary Amanda Kieran, Karla Doran. Subs: Joanne Duffy, Aoife McGeough, Carragh Brady, Patricia Rafferty, Shannon Smith, Lisa Rafferty. Brian Og Corr was team manager.
2014. Chairman was Richard Mulholland; Secretary was Cormac Bellew and Treasurer was Eilish Mulholland. Senior Team Manager and trainer was Malachy O’Rourke from Dromintee with Peter Kirk selector. SFC RD 1, Lost 2-9 to 1-16 to St Marys at Stabannon on July 19. Rd 2, Lost 1-11 to 2-11 to Geraldines at Castlebellingham on July 26. Lost 0-11 to 1-12 to O’Raghallaigh’s at Dunleer in the championship relegation play off on August 31. Relegated after losing 1-9 to 1-12 to O’Connells in final play off at Ardee on September 7. Team: C Quigley; B McCarthy, N Mulholland, F Clarke; M McGeown, A McGeough , Ciaran Bellew ; D McElroy, J Fegan (1-1), A McGuill, Cathal Bellew (0-1), Cormac Bellew (0-1); C Clarke, S Lennon (0-6), D McKeown. T McEneaney (0-1) – C Clarke, R Lennon –M McGeown, Neil Mulholland - Cormac, K Quigley- Andy McGuill. Shane Lennon was top scorer on 10-66. The junior team beat Roche Emmets in the championship 2-13 to 4-6 first round but then lost to Sean O’Mahoney’s 2-12 to 3-7. Team: M Connolly; S Doran, E Hughes, P McGeough; A Sheils, R Hand, D Flanagan; C McEneany 1-1, M McGeown; J Bellew, C Kirk 1-2, C Coleman 0-1; E Kelly, R Mulholland 0-3, D Litchfield 1-0. Subs used: B Gernon. Des and Ronan Lennon managed the team. The U-14 boy’s team lost in the Division 1 A league final to a very strong St Mary’s team with their scores coming from Ultan McEneaney 1-2, Paul Gogarty 1-0 and Darren Geoghegan 0-1. Squad: Tristan McKeown, Fintan Brady, Andrew Connolly, Mark McShane, Ciaran Murtagh, Ciaran McGlynn, Ciaran Lennon, Darren Geoghegan, Michael Begley; Conor Quigley, Ultan McEneany , Paul Gogarty, Ewan McEnteggart, Craig Murtagh, Sean Mc Caughey, Aaron McArdle, Luke Dempsey, Aaron Crawford, Oisin Conroy, Patrick Murtagh, Niall Jackson, Morgan McCaughey Emmets Ladies team won the JFC championship final against St Fechins in Castlebellingham 3-15 to 4-8. Team and scorers: Nicole Sheeran; Pamela McConnell, Elizabeth McNulty, Sheila Murphy; Eimear Geoghegan, Anne Marie Kane, Karla Doran; Claire Lennon 1-0, Fiona O'Neill; Jade McKeown 0-1, Eilish Mulholland 1-3, Rachel McNally 0-4; Caragh Brady, Martina Quigley 1-3, Aine Connolly 0-4. Subs: Blanaid Callan, Elaine Woods, Hazel Lennon, Aoife McGeough, Rebecca Rice, Mary Amanda Kieran, Clodagh Kneel. Brian Og Corr was team manager. In the LSFC in Croker S Lennon played against Kildare. Ciaran Bellew was on the county U21 team against Meath in Navan in the championship. Seamus Quigley won a Sheelan Cup with Cooley.
2015. Chairman was Paul Cumiskey; Secretary was Cormac Bellew asnd Treasurer was Eilish Mulholland. Intermediate Championship 2015. Des Lennon was team manager with Liam Duffy and Marc Clifford selectors. Rd 1, won 1-14 to 0-10 over Glyde Rangers at Stabannon on July 19. Rd 2, Draw 2-14 to 3-11 with Clans at Haggardstown on July 25. Rd 3 quarter final won 0-13 to 0-8 over Oliver Plunkets at Dowdallshill on August 22. Won 2-15 to 0-10 over St Josephs in semi- final at Dowdallshill on September 13. Draw 0-10 to 1-7 with Clans in Championship final at Haggardstown on September 27. Team: R Hand; Niall Mulholland, C Mulligan, A McGeough; Neil Mulholland,Cathal Bellew (0-1), C Clarke; Ciaran Bellew, A McGuill; J Fegan (0-1), J Shields,S Lennon (0-6), T McEneaney (0-1), D McKeown (0-1), S Hand. S McElroy – J Shields, C Kirk - D McKeown, Cormac Bellew – Niall Mulholland, F Clarke – A McGeough, Conor Coleman - Andy McGuill.
Won 3-10 to 0-11 to 0-11 in replay at Haggardstown on Saturday, October 3. Ref: Aidan Dunne, Lannleire. Team: R Hand; C Mulligan, F Clarke, A McGeough; Neil Mulholland,Cathal Bellew , C CDlarke; Ciaran Bellew, A McGuill; J Fegan , S Lennon (1-4), S McElroy; S Hand (0-1), T McEneaney (0-5), D McKeown (1-0). C McEneaney (1-0)- F Clarke.
0-12 to 2-15 v Glynn- Barntown, Wexford (a), in Leinster Club Championship 18/10/2015. Ref: Barry Tiernan, O’Dwyers, Balbriggan. Team: R Hand; F Clarke, Niall Mulholland, C Mulligan; A McGeough, Cathal Bellew , C Clarke (0-1); J Fegan , A McGuill; S Hand (0-1), C Kirk, C McEneaney; D McKeown, S Lennon (0-8),T McEneaney (0-2), D McKeown . Cillian Quigley – R Hand (black card), Cormac Bellew – C Kirk, C Coleman – C McEneaney. Shane Lennon top scorer on 6-83.
The Junior team beat Naomh Finbarr’s in the Division 4 B Cup Final (Bowden Cup) at Kilkerley by 1-10 to 1-7. Team: Martin Connolly; Ronan Lennon, Niall Mulholland, James Connolly; Cormac Bellew, Neil Mulholland, Ciaran Clarke, capt; Kieran Quigley, Donal McElroy 0-1; Conal McEneaney 0-5, Micheal McGeown, Connor Kirk 0-1, Rian Hand, Ray Mulholland, Daniel McKeown 1-2. Subs: James Bellew for J Connolly, Niall Lennon for R Hand, Conor Coleman 0-1 for M McGeown, Cillian Kampez for R Mulholland. Manager was Sean Doherty, with selector Peter Kirk. Ladies team manager was Brian Og Corr.
The U-16 Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi team lost in the Division 3 B League Final to O’Raghailaighs 2-9 to 1-11. Scorers: Conor Quigley 1-1, Darren Geoghegan 0-2, Ultan McEneaney, Andrew Connolly, Tadgh Litchfield 0-2 each, Michael Begley, Ewan Mc Enteggart 0-1 each, Ciaran Lennon, Sean McCaughey, Thomas Shevlin, Craig Murtagh and Conor Begley. U-14 Kilkerley/ Naomh Malachi team beat Huntertown/Mattock 1- 11 to 1-4 in the ‘B’ League final. Panel: Callum Mulholland, Mark Kirk, Conor Begley, Mark McShane, Morgan Quigley, Fntan Brady, Adam Bellew, Conor Quigley, Aaron McArdle, Brian Brady 0-2, Michael Begley 0-8, Peter Connolly, Arron Crawford 1-0, Oisin Conroy, Patrick Murtagh, Shea Coleman 0-1, Joe Lennon, Alex Dempsey, Luke Dempsey, Conal Quinn, Shane Mc Menaman, Eoghan McGeough, Ewan McEnteggart. Tadhg McEnaey was with county minors in the championship. Ultan McEneaney, Darren Geoghegan and Ciaran McGlynn were in the county U15 squad , while Conor Quigley, Ewan McEnteggart, Michael Begley and Oisin Conroy were in the county U-14 squad. Conor Quigley won an All Ireland U-14 Hurling ‘C’ Championship medal with Louth in the final in Breffni Park. Kilkerley/Roche U-14 girls team lost to Glyde in the Shield Final. The girls U-16 Kilkerley/Roche team won the Division 3 League final against Plunkets at Tallanstown on a score of 3-13 to 4-2 and won the championship when beating Oliver Plunkent’s 5-7 to 2-12. C Keri Litchfield and Caoibhean Brady played with the county U-12 team.
2016. Chairman was Paul Cumiskey; Secretary was Aidan Cawley and Treasurer was Bronagh McGee. Senior Team Manager was Liam Duffy, selector Mark Clifford. After the league defeat to Sean O’Mahoneys away Liam Duffy resigned. Subsequently Seamus Bellew and Paul Litchfield joined Marc Clifford to manage the team. Haggardstown was the venue for the Division 1 League semi - final on Saturday August 20, which ended in a win for Geraldines 2-10 to 0-15. Team: Darren Meehan; Barra McCarthy, Adam Shields, Alan McGeough; Cormac Bellew, Cathal Bellew, Ciaran Clarke; Andrew McGuill, Ciaran Bellew; James Fegan 0-1, Sean Hand 0-2, Shaun McElroy; Tadhg McEneaney 0-5, Shane Lennon 0-7, Rian Hand. Subs: Emmet Hughes for Cathal Bellew; Micheal McGeown for Emmet; Conal McEneaney for Rian Hand.
SFC: At Dowdallshiil on July 9, lost to Sean O'Mahoney's 1-11 to 1-9. At Dowdallshill on August 14, beat St Pats 2-11 to 0-13. At Dowdallshill on September 4 , lost 2-11 to Dreadnots 1-16. Team: Darren Meehan; Barra McCarthy, Adam Shields, Alan McGeough; Cormac Bellew, Cathal Bellew, Ciaran Clarke; Ciaran Bellew, Andrew McGuill 0-1; James Fegan 0-1, Sean Hand, Shaun McElroy 0-1; Rian Hand, Shane Lennon 1-6, Tadhg McEneaney 1-2. Sub: D McKeown for R Hand, Emmet Hughes for C Clarke. Shane Lennon top scorer on 9-93. The junior team lost away to St Josephs in the championship 6-7 to 0-11. Team: Martin Connolly; Declan Curran, Ultan McElroy, Pauric McGeough; James Bellew 0-1, Pearce Hughes, Jamie Cronin; Donal McElroy, Dylan Lynch; Stephen Kneel, Connor Kirk 0-5, Robbie Shields; Dean Bourton 0-4, Darren Litchfield 0-1, Kyle Cotter. Subs used: Eamon Kelly and Ben Mulholland.
On May 28, when Shane Lennon hit the opening point of the league game against St Mary’s in Ardee, it was point number 1000, from him in senior football for his club. He scored 0-3 in the game, bringing his total at that time to 115-1002. At the end of 2020 his total was 148-1334. On retirement from county football he had clocked up 34 - 196 for the Louth Senior Team. Shane Lennon was joint manager along with Oisin McCionville over the DKIT team that won the Trench Cup in Belfast with Ciaran Bellew and Tadgh McEneaney playing their part in the victory. Cathal Bellew was with the county seniors that won the National League Division 4 in Croke Park and was captain on the county juniors along with Sean Hand, Ciaran Bellew and Tadhg McEnaney that lost to Wexford in the Leinster final. Kilkerley players Ultan McEneaney, Ciaran McGlynn, Conor Quigley and captain Darren Geoghegan and all played in each of the three matches including the final when the county team won the All Ireland C Hurling U16 Championship in Carrickonshannon, all played in each of the three matches including the final. Brian Brady, Aaron Crawford and Patrick Murtagh lined out with the county U14 team, Michael Begley, Ewan McEnteggart and Conor Quigley played the county U15’s, Darren Geoghegan, Ultan McEneaney and Ciaran McGlynn were on the county U16’s and Killian Kampes was on board with the county minors. Caragh Brady was on the U16 county girls team that played Tipperary in the All Ireland final after having beaten Tyrone at Inniskeen in the semi-final.
Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi minors won Division 2 league final beating St Fechins 2-7 to 1-7 at Kilkerley. Squad: Conor Garland, Andy Lennon, Stephen McCooey, Dylan Farrell 0-1, Nicky Browne, Gerry Garland, Jack Lynch, Killian Kampes, Liam Kindlon 0-2, Owen Lennon, Jamie Farrell, Turlough Campbell, Craig Lennon 0-1, Ben Goss, Darren Geoghegan 0-1, Dean Bourton, Dermot Murray, Darren Clarke(capt), Ciaran McMahon 0-2, Cormac Smyth 1-0, Rory Phelan. Kilkerley Emmets and Naomh Malachi U14 team won Division 2A league in Darver against Hunterstown Mattock Rangers 2-7 to 1-8. Team: Callum Mulholland; Niall Quigley, Conor Conway, Kyle McFadden; Pauraic McGee, Shane McMenamin, Conall Quinn; Morgan Quigley, Brian Brady 0-2; Conal Brady, Patrick Murtagh 0-3, Shay Coleman 2-0; Arron Crawford 0-2, Callum Bourton, Joe Lennon. Rory Kirk, Liam Cawley, Gerard Finnegan, Cillian MC Kenna, Adam Duffy. The team was unbeaten in the league. U15 team lost to a stronger Dreadnots team in the Division 1 B Final in Darver. Team: Callam Mulholland; Mark Kirk, Mark McShane, Conor Begley; Tadhg McKeown, Fintan Brady, Adam Bellew; Aaron Crawford, Aaron McArdle; Patrick Murtagh, Micheal Begley, Brian Brady; Ewan McEnteggart, Conor Quigley, Oisin Conroy. Peter Connolly, Luke Dempsey, Alex Dempsey, Shay Coleman, Conal Quinn, Morgan Quigley, Shane McMenamin, Joe Lennon, Adam Duffy.
2017. Chairman- Paul Cumiskey; Secretary – Aidan Cawley; Treasurer – Bronagh McGee. SFC on July 8, at Castlebellingham Rd 1, lost to Newtown Blues 4-11 to 3-10. SFC on July 22, at Stabannon lost to Dreadnots 2-19 to 0-9. SFC relegation semi- final at Tallanstown on Saturday, August 19, lost to O'Raghaillaighs 4-11 to 3-13. At Dowdallshill on September 10, SFC Relegation play off final, won 2-15 to 0-15 over Cooley Kickhams. Team: Darren Meehan; James Bellew, Alan McGeough, Barra McCarthy; Cormac Bellew, Shaun McElroy, Rian Hand; James Fegan, Ciaran Bellew; Conal McEneaney, Sean Hand 0-1, Ciaran Clarke; Daniel McKeown 0-1, Shane Lennon 1-8,Tadhg McEneaney 1-4. Subs: Connor Kirk 0-1 for McKeown, Pearce Hughes for Rian Hand. Gavin Cumiskey from Crossmaglen was team manager and trainer. Shane top score on 13-77. Kilkerley Dowdallshill Ladies team won the Intermediate championship final 3-6 to 0-12, against St Fechins on September 10, at Tallanstown. Team: Emily Norton, Carrie Keenan, Risi shotayo, Aoife Mc Geough (KE), Una Pearson, Eimear Geoghan(KE) , Aideen McGahon, Ruth Birmingham, Emma Singleton, Nicole Hanratty, Aine O’Hagan, Leah Hoey (KE), Sinead Woods (KE), Pamela McConnell (KE), Blainaid Crawley(KE), Sarah McAleer, Aoife Mc Menamin, Claire Clifford (KE), Janine Kelly, Jade McKeown (KE), Carragh Brady (KE), Rachel McNally (KE), Fiona O’Neill (KE).
The UI6 girls team won the B Championship over Glen Emmets Naomh Martin 3-11 to 3-4. Squad: Grainne Lyunch; Finnoula Kirby, Eva Toal, Tara Litchfield; Ciara Sharkey, Caoimhe Kampes, Enya Kampes, Leah Hoey; Anna Murphy, Caoimhe Coleman, Blaithin McFadden; Ella McEnteggart, Eimer McEnteggart, Beth Deery; Sinead Quigley, Ciara Lennon, Lucy Litchfield, Caoibheann Brady. The girls U14 team clinched the A Championship title with a great win 2-10 to 3-4, over Glen Emmets. Team: Chloe Conlon, Eabha McEnaney, Sinead Kneel, Katie Cotter, Emily McElroy, Enya Kampes, Caoibheann Brady, Ciara Sharkey, Ella McEnteggart, Abbie McElroy, Kerri Litchfield, Lucy Litchfield, Caoimhe Daly, Ciara Lennon, Grainne Lynch, Sophia Stitt, Bronagh Cowan Sarah Laurence, Caitlin Lenehan, Katie Clarke, Emily Hoey, Ava Connolly, Hermione McAleer, Aisling Quigley , Grainne Cumiskey.
The boys minor team made it four championships for the club in 2017 by beating Glen Emmets in Division 2 final. The team: Callum Mulholland; Fintan Brady, Jordan Rice, Sean McCaughey; Aaron McArdle, Darren Geoghegan, Kieran Murtagh; Tadgh Litchfield capt, Conor Quigley1-3; Kieran Lennon 0-1, Micheal Begley 1-0, Ewan McEnteggart 0-6; Ciaran McGlynn 1-3, Ultan McEnaney, Patrick Murtagh 1-2. Craig Murtagh, Ciaran Lennon, Mark McShane, Conor Begley, Tadgh McKeown, Arron Crawford, Oisin Conroy, Morgan McCaughey, Thomas Shevlin. They also won Division 3 Knockout competition beating O’Connells Stabannon John Mitchels 2-16 to 0-11 at Darver.
2018. - Paul Cumiskey stepped down after 3 years so new chairman was Eugene McGeough. Secretary- Aidan Cawley; Treasurer – Bronagh McGee. The club was relegated from senior to Intermediate grade in both league and championship, losing to Geraldines in both relagation play-offs. Senior Championship game at the Grove on Sunday, July 15, 2018, lost to Newtown Blues 1-16 to 1-9. Senior Championship game at Dunleer on Sunday, July 22, 2018, lost to Naomi Martin 3-11 to 1-9. Cillian Quigley; Cormac Bellew, Alan McGeough, Ciaran Clarke; Fintan Clarke, Andrew McGuill, Shaun McElroy 0-1, James Fegan 0-1, Ciaran Bellew; Rian Hand 0-1, Sean Hand, Tadhg McEneaney 1-2, Neil Mulholland Shane Lennon 0-3, Dan McKeown 0-1 . Sub: Cillian Kampes for R Hand, Ciaran McGlynn for McElroy, Conal McEneaney for Fagan, Ronan Mulholland for S Hand. Championship Relegation play - off at the Grove on Sunday August 26, 2018, lost to O'Raghallaighs 1-21 to 1- 20 AET. 1-16 to 1- 16 end of normal time. Senior championship relegation Relegation Play-off final at Darver on Friday, September 14, lost to Geraldines 3-7 Kilkerley Emmets 0-6. Team: D Meehan; Cormac Bellew, Alan McGeough, Ciaran Clarke; James Bellew, Shaun McElroy 0-1, Andrew McGuill; James Fegan 0-3, Ciaran Bellew; Rian Hand, Sean Hand, Ciaran McGlynn; Tadgh McEneaney 0-2, Shane Lennon, Daniel McKeown. Subs: Conal McEneaney for McGuill, Ciaran Murtagh for McKeown, Fintan Clarke for J Bellew, Killian Kampes for S Hand, Darren Litchfield for Lennon. League Promotion play off at Kilkerley on Saturday September 1, 2018, won 4-14 to 1-8 over Hunterstown Rovers 1-8. Cillian Quigley; Cormac Bellew, , Fintan Clarke, Niall Mulholland; Rian Hand, Ciaran Bellew, Shaun McElroy; James Fegan 0-2, Andrew McGuill 0-1; Conal McEneaney 0-1, Shane Lennon 2-4, Sean Hand, Ciaran McGlynn 0-1; Tadhg McEneaney 2-5, Ciaran Clarke. Subs: Ciaran Murtagh for R Hand; James Bellew for F Clarke; Ronan Mulholland for McGlynn; Darren Litchfield for Lennon. Division 1/2 Promotion/Relegation Play-off at Darver on Friday, September 7, lost to Geraldines 2-8 to 0-9. Team: Cillian Quigley; James Bellew, , Fintan Clarke, Niall Mulholland; Rian Hand, CCormac Bellew, Shaun McElroy; James Fegan 0-1, Andrew McGuill; Conal McEneaney, Shane Lennon 0-3, Sean Hand 0-1, Ciaran Clarke; Tadhg McEneaney 0-4, Daniel McKeown. Subs: Ciaran McGlynn for C McEneaney, Ciaran Murtagh for Mulholland. Top scorer was Shane Lennon on 9-87. Paul Litchfield was senior team manager with Sean Lawless and Kevin McEnteggart as selectors. John Moylan, a Cork native was trainer/selector. Junior 2B Championship, Tuesday, August 21, in Clogherhead lost to Dreadnots 1-15 to 1-3. Team: Ultan McElroy; James Connolly, Sean Doherty, Declan Curran;Stephen Kneel, James Bellew, Kieran Lennon; Donal McElroy, Micheal McGeown; Darren Litchfield 0-3, Dean Bourton 1-0, Ultan McEneaney, Eamon Kelly . Kilkerley Emmets Naomh Malachi minor team won Division 2 A League beating Cooley Kickhams 1-12 to 1-7. Team: Oisin Conroy; Conor Begley, Jordan Rice, Tadgh McKeown; Aaron McArdle, Fintan Brady (0-1),Ciaran Murtagh; Aaron Crawford, Darren Geoghegan; Kieran Lennon, Conor Quigley (0-3), Patrick Murtagh (1-0); Ciaran McGlynn, (0-3) Ultan McEnaney (0-4), Morgan McCaughey (0-1). Mark McShane, Craig Murtagh, Brian Brady, Joe Lennon, Shane McMenamin, Shay Coleman.
Tadhg McEneaney hit 2-0 for Louth in the 2-11 to 0-9 O’Byrne Cup win over Kildare at Manguard Plus, Centre of Excellence, Hawkfield on Wednesday January 3, playing at left corner forward. Cathal Bellew was eith the county seniors coming in a sub in a NFL game while previous to that aside from Shane Lennon, Colm McGuinness played NFL against Wicklow in NFL played in Ardee on February 15, 2004. Colm hit 0-2 (f) in the Division 2, last round defeat to Meath at Drogheda on Saturday March 31, but Louth were relegated to Division 3 having lost all 7 games in Division 2. He also hit 0-2 (1 f) at Ennis in defeat to Clare. Shane Lennon was a selector with the county U 20 team and Sean Hand with the U17/U18 for 2018. Kilkerley Naomh Malachi U12 team that lost to Cooley Cuchullain Gaels in the Division 3, A Final in July. Squad: Conor McGlynn, Robbie Conlon, Conal Cunningham, Luke Shevlin, Glen Hoey, Cillian Clarke, Jack O’Connor, Cian McElroy, Chris Conway; Finnan Crawley, Alex Babbington, Tadhg Fitzgerald, Oran McMahon, Michael Kirby, Ryan Holland, Taylor Donnelly and James Cawley.
The girl’s minor team beat O’Raghallaighs Plunkets 3-12 to 1-9, in the Shield final. Team: Eimear Mc Enteggart, Lucy Litchfield, Sinead kneel, Tara Litchfield, Enya Kampas, Emily McElroy, Ella McEneggart, Carragh Brady, Leah Hoey, Ciara Sharkey, Blaithin McFadden, Caoimhe Kampas, Caoibhean Brady, Ciara Lennon, Kerri Litchfield. Subs: Abbie McElroy, Mary Byrne, Caoimhe Daly, Caoimhe Coleman, Grainne Lynch, Chloe Conlon. U14 Girls won Division 1 League Final beating Cooley. Squad: Grainne Cumiskey. Katie Cotter, Emily McElroy, Katie Clarke, Aoife Clarke, Chloe Conlon, Zara Dempsey, Sophia Stitt, Ella McEnteggart, Bronagh Cowan, Aisling Quigley, Caitlin Leneghan, Sarah Lawrence, Ciara Lennon, Emily Hoey, Niamh Cawley, Clodagh Sharkey, Erin Finnegan, Brigh McEnteggart, Kayleigh Grey Oakes, Aoife McGee, Ciara Quigley, Dearbhala Quinn.
2019. The AGM was held on Friday, November 23, 2018. Chairman - Kevin McEnteggart; Secretary – Aidan Cawley; Treasurer – Joe Crawford. The men’s Intermediate team manager was Paul Sharkey with Paul Newman and Garrett Callan selectors. Intermediate Championship played at Dowdallshill on Saturday , July 27, 2019, beat Clan na Gael 0-11 to 2-9. Round 2, at Stabannon on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, beat Oliver Plunkets 1-5 to 0-10. Quarter final played at Dowdallshill on Sunday, August 25, 2019, won 2-13 to Cooley Kickhams 1-11. In the semi- final played at Haggardstown on Sunday, September 15, 2019, won 0-11 to St Brides 0-8./
Lost the final 1-17 to 0-12, against Mattock Rangers at Stabannon on October 6. Team: Ultan McElroy; Ciaran Clarke, Neil Mulholland, Cormac Bellew; S Hand, Cathhal Bellew, Fintan Brady; Rian Hand, Conor Quigley 0-2; Ciaran McGlynn, Tadhg McEnaney 0-7, Shaun McElroy; Daniel McKeown 0-1, Shane Lennon 0-1, Micheal Begley 0-1. Subs: Andrew McGuill for R Hand, Kieran Murtagh for C Clarke, Ciaran Bellew for M Begley , Killian Kampes for C McGlynn, Ewan McEnteggart for S McElroy, James Bellew for C Quigley. Top scorer was Tadhg McEnaney on 6-109.
They won the Sheelan Shield final at Kilkerley, on March 29, by 2- 16 to 3-4 over Naomh Martin 3-4. Team: Utan McElroy; Aaron McArdle, Adam Shields, James Bellew; Sean Hand 0-1, Ciaran Bellew, Cormac Bellew 0-1; Cathal Bellew 0-1, Shane Lennon; K Kampes, Michael Begley 0-3,Conor Quigley 1-1; Ultan McEneaney, Tadhg McEneaney 0-8, Daniel McKeown 1-1. Subs: A McGuill for J Bellew, R Hand for U McEneaney, S McElroy for A McArdle, E McEnteggart for D McKeown, D Curran for Begley, C Murtagh for Kampes.
All County Division 1, Minor League Final on Friday, August 1, 2019, Kilkerley Naomh Malachi minors beat Cooley 1-14 to 2-4. Selectors Martin Quigley, Brian Brady, Paul Litchfield and coach/trainer Cathal Bellew. Team: Callum Mullholland; Conor Begley, Aaron McArdle, Mark McShane; Patrick Murtagh 0-1, Fntan Brady, Tadgh McKeown; Conor Quigley 0-2, Aaron Crawford; Brian Brady, Michael Begley 0-5(4frees) Ewan McEnteggart 0-1; Niall Quigley, Shay Coleman 0-1, Oisin Conroy. Subs: Fionn Cumiskey 1-4 for Aaron McArdle, Aidan Corrigan for Oisin Conroy, Mark Kirk for Conor Begley, Callum Bourton for Shay Coleman, Liam Cawley for Ewan McEnteggart, Kyle McFadden, Shane McMenamin, Diarmuid McEnaney. They came up against a better team when losing the Division 1 championship semi-final to St Josephs.
Kilkerley Naomh Malachi U16 Boys won the Liam Cosgrove Cup for the Division 1B championship 2-11 to 0-9 against a Naomh Finbarra Lannleire in Dunleer. Panel: Pauraic McGee, Matty Campbell, Niall Quigley, Ronan Deery, Conall Quinn, Conall Brady, Andrew Begley, Liam Cawley, Fionn Cumiskey, Dean Murtagh, Shane McMenamin, Rory Kirk, Diarmuid McEneaney, Aidan Corrigan, Morgan Quigley, Aaron Gogarty, Dara Conlon, Sean McArdle, Kyle McFadden, Tadgh McElroy, Fionn Connolly.
Kilkerley Naomh Malachi U14 team won the Division 2 B Final in Darver against Glyde/Sean McDermott/Westerns 3-13 to 1-7. Squad: Robbie Conlon, Andrew Thornton, Sean McArdle, Cillian Clarke, Oran McMahon, Andrew Begley, Cormac Mallon, Ronan Deery (Capt), Fionn Connolly, Dean Murtagh, Darragh Conlon, Robert Smith, Michael Kirby, Glenn Hoey, Mattie Campbell, Conor McGlynn, Ryan McEneaney, Jerry McFadden, Tom Clarke, Tadgh Fitzgerald, Luke Shevlin.
The ladies team won the Tom Duffy Division 3 Cup. Panel: Sinéad Woods, Rachel McNally, Eimear Geoghegan, Ann-Marie Kane, Yvonne Quigley, Eimear McEnteggart, Ciara Sharkey, Claire Clifford, Fiona Lennon O'Neill, Leah Hoey, Blaithin MC Fadden, Caoibhean Brady, Enya Kampes, Caomhe Kampes, Tara Litchfield, Aoife McMenamin, Blainaid Callan Crawley, Jade Mc Keown, Caragh Brady, Ciara Lennon, Ella McEntegart, Sinéad Kneel, Kerri Litchfield, Lucy Litchfield, Fionnuala Kirby, Aoife McGeough and Chloe Conlon. The U16 Girls team beat Geraldines 1-13 to 1-7 in the Division 1, League Final in Dunleer. Squad: Grainne Cumiskey, Eabha McEneaney, Sinead Kneel, Sophia Stitt, Lucy Litchfield, Emily McElroy, Ciara Sharkey, Enya Kampes, Ella McEnteggart, Abbie McElroy, Ciara Lennon, Katie Clarke, Caoibhean Brady, Kerri Litchfield, Aisling Quigley, Caoimhe Daly, Chloe Conlon, Katie Cotter, Aoife Clarke, Brigh McEnteggart, Clodagh Sharkey, Bronagh Cowan, Sarah Lawrence, Ava Landy, Aoife McGee, Emily Hoey, Niamh Cawley, Grainne Lynch, Zara Dempsey.
U12 girls Division 2 A League Winners 2019. Squad: Rebecca Laurence, Sadhbh McElroy Anna Lee, Laura McArdle, Amy McBride, Jessica Hoey, Ciara Quigley, Amber MC Conville-Mc Ardle, Maedbh Thornton, Treasa Cowan, Cailín Begley, Mia Clarke, Lana Cunningham, Annabelle Matthews, Jessica O'Brien, Caragh Kirk, Aoibhin Finnegan, Aoibheann Kirby, Súin Kirby, Niamh Laurence, Naiose Harris, Sophie Gordon and Mai-anh Crawford. The U14 girls team won the C Shield Final against Fionnbarra Dreadnots.
2020. AGM held on Friday, November 22, 2019. Chairman - Kevin McEnteggart; Secretary – Aidan Cawley; Treasurer – Joe Crawford. Intermediate championship at Darver on Saturday, August 22, 2020, beat Clans 0-21 to 0-16. Emmets led 0-11 to 0-8 at half time. Rouind 2, at Darver on Saturday, August 29, 2020, won by 1-13 to Oliver Plunkets 2-8. Quarter final at Darver on Saturday, September 5, 2020, won 1-23 to St Kevins 1-12. Semi - final at Darver on Saturday September 19, 2020, won 2-15 to St Fechins 0-15.
Back again in the championship final, but this time lost to St Brides at Darver Saturday September 26, by 1-8 to 1-21. Team: Rian Hand; Barra McCarthy, Adam Shields, Fintan Brady; Ciaran Clarke, Ciaran McGlynn, Patrick Murtagh; Cathal Bellew, Ciaran Bellew; Kieran Murtagh , Tadhg McEnaney 0-3, Conor Quigley 1-2; James Fegan, Shane Lennon 0-2, Daniel McKeown. Subs: Ewan McEnteggart for K Murtagh; Shaun McElroy 0-1 for Clarke; Cormac Bellew for McCarthy; Sean Hand for Quigley; Killian Kampes for McKeown. Tadhg McEnaney top scorer on 3-61. In 2020 the Intermediate team due to COVID 19 restrictions only played 11 games (23 in 2019) with wins against Clans and Kevins and losing to Gaels in the main league. Four wins in the championship over Clans, Plunkets, Kevins, Fechins and defeat in the final to St Brides. In the subsidery league, played a draw with Mattock, lost to Hunterstown and beat St Marys. Tadhg McEneaney was top scorer on 3-61, followed by Shane Lennon on 3-55, Conor Quigley 1-14, Ewan McEnteggart 1-6, Daniel McKeown 1-4, Fintan Brady 1-1, Ciaran Bellew and Ciaran McGlynn 0-3 each, Sean Hand, Shaun McElroy, Patrick Murtagh, Michael Begley 0-2 each, Rian Hand, Ronan Mulholland, Killian Kampes, James Fegan 0-1 each. The junior team beat Plunkets, Martins and lost to Fechins in the league, but had no championship competition at all. The U16 girls beat St Pats 3-15 to 1-3 in the ‘A Shield Final. Panel: Grainne Cumiskey, Aoife Clarke, Emily McElroy, Katie Clarke, Zara Dempsey, Chloe Conlon, Sophia Stitt, Ella McEnteggart, Aisling Quigley, Bronagh Cowan, Katie Cotter, Sarah Lawerence, Ciara Lennon, Emily Hoey, Niamh Cawley, Dearbhala Quinn, Aoife McGee, Brigh McEnteggart, Clodagh Sharkey, Erin Finnegan, Kayleigh Grey Oakes, Niamh McGee, Aoibhe Holland, Ava Connolly.
The U14 girls won the C Championship beating St Fechins in the final 5-8 to 5-3. Panel: Amber McArdle, Ellen Tumelty, Kayleigh Grey Oakes, Niamh McGee, Mai Anh Crawford, Aofie McGee, Mia Clarke, Clodagh Sharkey, Ciara Quigley, Treasa Cowan, Brigh McEnteggart, Aoibheann Kirby, Aoibhe Holland, Erin Finnegan, Holly Conroy, Mary Kate Mulholland, Laura McArdle, Sophie Gordon, Amy McBride, Jessica Hoey, Rebecca Laurence, Siun Kirby, Caragh Kirk.
The club has supplied players at all levels to county teams down the years in ladies and men, girls and boys. Paul Kneel, Brian Brady and Ultan McElroy continue to referee top games with Paul having refereed his third senior football championship final in 2020.The club have underage teams at all levels from U-7 upwards. The 8k walking/running track around the perimeter of the two playing pitches is in constant use by all ages.
