Kilskyre Hurling club was initially formed to facilitate, promote, and grow Gaelic Athletic Association games in the parish of Kilskyre.
Since it was founded in 1904 this north Meath club, despite its size, has achieved great success over the years and has been an important focal point and community motivating vehicle for the village and surrounding areas.
Kilskyre Hurling Club has seen its remit expand significantly over the years and now acts as a focal point for community activities and social inclusion actions in our own local area. This is something which the committee and all those involved in the club support fully. In order to achieve these new aims Kilskyre Hurling Club has targeted our activities at the wider community and not just those directly involved in participation with GAA events and activities and have had great success in engaging with all facets of community life but particularly in the areas of health and wellbeing.
A Brief History of Kilskyre Hurling Club
Kilskyre Hurling Club of was formed in 1904 and since then it has endeavored to serve the rural areas of Kilskyre, Crossakiel, and Ballinlough in respect of local sporting facilities and social activities.
1904 – Kilskyre Hurling club founded by Brian O’Higgins (in whose memory the present pitch is named).
1916 – Club reached its first County final
1938 – Purchased grounds on which current pitch is located
1945 – Kilskyre won first ever championship final
1965 – Dressing rooms built. Extended in 1982/83 with showers.
1965 – Kilskyre won Meath Intermediate final and promoted to senior status for first time
1974 – Pitch redeveloped and railings installed around.
1986 – Merged with Gaeil Colmcille (Kells). Un-merged 2 years later.
1994 – Won intermediate final
2004 – Celebrated 100 years
Today Kilskyre play at intermediate level in Meath League and Championship
Our Values
Kilskyre has a number of core values that cascade down from the chairman, the committee and the management to all players, supporters, members and ultimately to the wider community. We have worked extremely hard to ensure that these values are upheld and respected at every opportunity. We are continuously striving to add to our core values of:
- Honesty
- Team-Working
- Respect
- Integrity
- Equality
- Inclusion
- Enjoyment
- Social Responsibility
