Club History
Formed in 1939, Lisdowney GAA is a deeply rooted rural hurling club based in County Kilkenny. Famous for its blue and white hoops and raven emblem, the club has a proud history of producing legendary county hurlers and building a dominant, championship-winning Camogie legacy.
Early Years & The 1960s Breakthrough
- 1939: The modern club was founded by Jim Fogarty and Paddy Coady. It drew a squad from young local players and veterans from the old Ballyconra hurling team.
- 1960: Lisdowney made its major breakthrough by winning its first Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship against Knocktopher.
- 1962: Riding high on that momentum, the club reached the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Final but fell to a legendary Bennettsbridge side.
Notable Players
Lisdowney has a rich tradition of contributing top-tier talent to the Kilkenny county panels
- Ted Carroll: A pivotal figure in Kilkenny hurling history. He was named Texaco Player of the Year after winning the 1969 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final and later served as the Kilkenny County Board Secretary.
- Bill Kenny: Another highly decorated All-Ireland senior medal winner with the county.
Camogie Supremacy in the 1990s
While recognized for hurling, Lisdowney is equally celebrated as a massive powerhouse in Kilkenny and All-Ireland Camogie. Led by legendary sisters Ann and Angela Downey and Marina Downey:
- The club captured five Kilkenny Senior Camogie Championships between 1992 and 1997.
- They won three Leinster titles and were crowned All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Champions in 1994.
Modern Success (2013–Present)
- 2013: Won the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship, propelling the club into the Intermediate ranks.
- 2017: Claimed the Kilkenny Junior Football Championship.
- Intermediate Success: Captured the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship twice—in 2020 and again in 2024.
- Depth & Expansion: By 2016, the club's growing player base allowed them to field a third adult team, eventually expanding to four adult teams, which is a massive achievement for a small rural parish.
Lisdowney GAA and Camogie
Founded 1939