Bobby Lattin

Lore & Background

Borrisoleigh Gaelic Athletic Club was founded in 1886. In 1948, this club merged with Ileigh Hurling Club. The united Borris–Ileigh club won the Mid Senior final in 1949 and went on to win the county title. They held the title in 1950 and won a third county title in 1953. After a lean period in the 1960s and '70s, Borris–Ileigh won three county SHC titles in the 1980s, along with the 1986 Munster and 1987 All-Ireland titles. On 3 November 2019, they won their first Tipperary Championship since 1986. On 24 November 2019, they won their second Munster Club Hurling Championship. On 5 January 2020, they reached the 2020 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final, but lost to Ballyhale Shamrocks on 19 January.

Reader's Guide

The club attracts members from the civil parish of Glenkeen which is co-extensive with the Catholic parish of Borrisoleigh and Ileigh. The club also participates in Scór competitions. The club is planning to develop a community sports complex at its home grounds, which were extended with the purchase of adjoining land in 2012.

Did You Know?

• Borrisoleigh reached the semifinal of the first Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship in 1887.
• In 1910 the club won the Tipperary Junior Hurling Championship, defeating Toomevara.
• The Borris–Ileigh Camogie Club competes at Senior level and also fields Minor, Under-16, U-14, U-12 and U-8 teams.
• Notable players include Liam Devaney, Hurler of the Year 1961, and Brendan Maher, captain of the All Ireland winning Tipperary Senior Hurling team in 2016.