Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Steelstown GAC
In or near Culmore.
Steelstown GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Steelstown GAC is located in Derry City and Strabane, with the nearest railway station being Derry~Londonderry, which is 4.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BT48 8QR, and entry to the site is free.
About
Steelstown 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
Steelstown Brian Óg's GAC (Irish: CLG Bhriain Óig Baile Stíl) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. The club is a member of the Derry GAA and currently cater for Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football. The club's catchment area includes Steelstown and the wider Shantallow area at the edge of the city. Steelstown are one of the most successful Gaelic teams in the Cityside of Derry, with most of the county's footballers coming from rural areas. Underage teams up to U-12's play in North Derry GAA league and championships; from U-14 upwards teams compete in All-Derry competitions. The club play their home games at Páirc Bríd.
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Background
History
Established in 1987, Steelstown GAC is one of the youngest clubs in the county. The founding members were mostly people from rural areas of the county who had moved to the city. They included twice All Star Anthony McGurk from Lavey, his wife Mary, Philip and Marion Devlin from Drumsurn and Mickey Doherty from Claudy. The first team was an U-12 team called Steelstown/Pennyburn. They had this name because they drew players from both of the schools, and played at Templemore Sports Complex. The club gained access to the North Derry Board in 1996 and a Senior team was formed for the first time. With an increase in popularity of Gaelic games in Derry City, the club gained more members since the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0331, -7.3105
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 8QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7605840 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Steelstown GAC (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steelstown GAC?
- Steelstown GAC is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 8QR).
- What is Steelstown GAC?
- Steelstown GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Steelstown GAC?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 8QR.
- When was Steelstown GAC built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Steelstown GAC free to visit?
- Yes, Steelstown GAC is free to enter.
- How do I get to Steelstown GAC?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 8QR.