Monaghan Harps GAA
| Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin | ||
| Founded: | 1905 | |
|---|---|---|
| County: | Monaghan | |
| Colours: | Green and White | |
| Grounds: | Gavan Duffy Park, Monaghan | |
| Playing kits | ||
Monaghan Harps (Irish: Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin) is a Gaelic games club based in the Irish town of Monaghan in County Monaghan.[1] It is a member of the Monaghan GAA branch of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Founded in 1905, the club fields men's and ladies' football teams, as well as hurling and handball. Home games are played at Gavan Duffy Park in Monaghan Town.
The club last won a Monaghan Senior Football Championship title in 1923.[2]
History
The club was founded in 1905,[3] in the town of Monaghan, County Monaghan. It competes at club level in the county championships and leagues.
Seán Kelly, the then GAA's president, opened a two-pitch complex and clubhouse on 27 August 2005, after 14 years of work, with Rory O'Hanlon, the then Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, also in attendance.[4]
The Gavan Duffy Park club grounds received permission for upgrades, including floodlights, in 2023.[5]
In the years leading up to 2025, the club's demographics expanded/changed to become more diverse, and had more children staying with the club beyond 12 years.[6] The club received "Green Club" status in 2025, becoming the first in County Monaghan to achieve this award.[7] "Green club" status reflects a club's commitment towards sustainability.
Honours
- Ulster Junior Club Football Championship (1): 2003,[8] 2005[9]
- Monaghan Senior Football Championship (3): 1911, 1922, 1923 (runner-up: 1907, 1910, 1980, 1987, 1991, 2015[10][11][12][13])
- Monaghan Intermediate Football Championship (5): 1954, 1990, 1999, 2009,[14] 2020,[15] (runner-up: 1994, 2006[16])
- Monaghan Junior Football Championship (2): 2003, 2005
- Monaghan Junior Hurling Championship (2): 2021, 2025[17]
- Ulster Ladies' Senior Club Football Championship (1): 2000 (runner-up: 2001)
- All-Ireland Ladies' Club Football Championship (1): 2000[18]
References
- ^ "Clubs - Monaghan Harps". monaghangaa.ie. CLG Mhuineacháin.
- ^ "Monaghan SFC final: Scotstown justify favourites tag". hoganstand.com. Hogan Stand. 18 December 2015.
Harps, bidding to win a first county title in 92 years... replied with a goal and the favourites proceeded to dictate matters for the remainder of the contest.
- ^ "Monaghan Harps | GAA". Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin – via monaghanharps.clubzap.com.
- ^ "Monaghan Harps launch new Century". hoganstand.com. Hogan Stand. 30 August 2005.
- ^ "Planning granted for new works at Monaghan Harps GFC". Northern Sound. 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Changing demographics 'great' for Monaghan Harps". Northern Sound. 4 December 2025.
- ^ "Listen Back: Monaghan Harps awarded 'Green Club' status". Northern Sound. 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Harps are champs". hoganstand.com. March 2004. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ "History". monaghangaa.ie. CLG Mhuineacháin.
- ^ "Scotstown's experience provides edge over Monaghan Harps". The Irish Times. 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Harps' wait goes on as Scotstown win in Monaghan". RTÉ News. 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Superb McCarthy leads Scotstown back to the summit". Irish Independent. 19 October 2015.
- ^ Graham, JP (19 October 2015). "Scotstown top of the pile in Monaghan after seeing off Harps". The Irish News.
- ^ "IFC Final: Monaghan Harps v Drumhowan". hoganstand.com. 20 October 2009.
- ^ Hooper, Dave (19 September 2020). "Monaghan Harps Crowned Intermediate Champions". Northern Sound.
- ^ "Heady days for Harps". hoganstand.com. 8 December 2006.
- ^ "Senior & Junior Hurling Championship Finals". monaghangaa.ie. CLG Mhuineacháin. 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Senior Club Championship". Ladies' Gaelic Football. Retrieved 8 January 2026.