Corofin GAC - History

History

The club was formed in 1925 as a result of an amalgamation between Corofin and nearby Belclare. Corofin have enjoyed prolonged success over the 90's and 00's. The club has won ten Galway Senior Football Championship titles since 1991 along with five Connacht Senior Club Football Championship titles in that time and in 1998 they brought home the All-Ireland club championship also known as the Andy Merrigan trophy. During this time success at all underage levels has been achieved including All-Ireland feile winners.

Corofin have played in 5 All Ireland semi finals, winning 1 and losing 4.

1992 - Dr Crokes 3-4 Corofin 1-5

1996 - Laune Rangers 0-8Corofin 0-6

1998 -Corofin 0-11 Dungiven 0-9

2009 - Kilmacud Crokes 2-11Corofin 0-11

2010 - St Gall's 1-15 Corofin 1-11

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