Beale GAA, Gaelic football club in Ballybunion, Ireland
Beale GAA is a Gaelic football club based at Stack Park in Ballybunion, where junior and senior teams train and compete. The facility includes standard playing fields and training areas for the sport.
The club was founded in 1972 and quickly became active in regional football competition. It won multiple North Kerry Senior Football Championship titles from 1977 through 2014.
The club's publication 'Sand in our Boots' won the MacNamee Award in 2016 and tells the story of Gaelic football's roots in north Kerry. It reflects how the sport has shaped the local community over the decades.
The club grounds can be visited when training sessions or matches are taking place throughout the week. It is best to check locally for specific event dates and times to plan your visit.
Eoin Liston, a former player known as 'Bomber', brought national recognition to the club through seven All-Ireland Senior Football Championship victories. His exceptional success made him one of the most celebrated figures in Irish Gaelic football.
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