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Seán Dolans GAC

Seán Dolans GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Seán Dolans GAC is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Seán Dolan's GAC (Irish: CLG Seán Ó Dubhláin) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The club is a member of the Derry GAA and fields both Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football teams. Underage teams up to Under-12's play in North Derry league and championships, from Under-14 upwards teams compete in All-Derry competitions.

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Background

History

The club are named after IRA member Séan Dolan (). He was active in the IRA during the Northern Campaign. A fluent Irish speaker, Dolan was interned and imprisoned on a number of occasions for his activities in support of a United Ireland. While holding the position of secretary of the Derry City Board, Dolan was involved in the establishment of the Pearse's GAA club on the Waterside and played for them on a number of occasions. Seán Dolan died in the Waterside Hospital on 25 October 1941 at the age of 28. Seán Dolan's GAC was set up the following year in his honour. In 2000, the club became the first Junior club to be awarded All-Ireland Club of the Year. In 2002, Séan Dolans GAC also won…

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Coordinates
54.9941, -7.3528
Established
1942

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Seán Dolans GAC?
Seán Dolans GAC is in Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9941°, -7.3528°.
When was Seán Dolans GAC built?
Seán Dolans GAC dates to 1942.