Kevin Mullen Shield
| Kevin Mullen Shield | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Title holders | Wolfe Tones (1st title) |
| Most titles | Glen Emmets (5) |
The Kevin Mullen Shield is an annual subsidiary league competition organised by Louth GAA for Junior grade Gaelic football clubs in County Louth.
History
[edit]The competition was launched in 1978 as a junior special league, with Westerns being the inaugural winners.[1] Local company Drogheda and Dundalk Dairies Ltd. donated a trophy to the county board for the league.[2] In 1989 the competition gained a new sponsor in Avonmore Dairies and the Avonmore Shield was presented to that year's winners - Dowdallshill.[3] After the 2000 death[4] of former Seán O'Mahony's Chairman Kevin Mullen, the County Board awarded a new trophy for the league winners named in his honour.[5]
Format
[edit]Participating teams are split into groups, with the best performing sides qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition.
Roll of honour
[edit]| # | Team | Wins | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Emmets | 5 | 1995, 1996, 2007, 2011, 2022 |
| 2 | Lann Léire | 4 | 1981, 2009, 2012, 2015 |
| 3 | Dundalk Gaels | 3 | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
| Glyde Rangers | 3 | 1986, 2017, 2025 | |
| O'Connells | 3 | 1993, 1994, 2024 | |
| O'Raghallaighs | 3 | 1988, 1998, 2001 | |
| Seán McDermott's | 3 | 2000, 2005, 2013 | |
| St Mochta's | 3 | 1990, 1991, 2004 | |
| 9 | Dowdallshill | 2 | 1989, 2003 |
| Na Piarsaigh | 2 | 2019, 2021 | |
| St Kevin's | 2 | 1987, 2018 | |
| Westerns | 2 | 1978, 2006 | |
| 13 | Dreadnots | 1 | 1999 |
| John Mitchels | 1 | 2002 | |
| Naomh Fionnbarra | 1 | 2014 | |
| Naomh Máirtín | 1 | 1980 | |
| Naomh Malachi | 1 | 1979 | |
| Oliver Plunketts | 1 | 2023 | |
| Roche Emmets | 1 | 2016 | |
| Seán O'Mahony's | 1 | 1982 | |
| St Bride's | 1 | 1997 | |
| St Fechin's | 1 | 2010 | |
| St Nicholas | 1 | 1992 | |
| Stabannon Parnells | 1 | 2008 | |
| Wolfe Tones | 1 | 2026 |
List of finals
[edit](R) = Replay
(AET) = After Extra-Time
‡ A penalty shoot-out took place after the conclusion of extra-time. O'Connells won 5-3.
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Louth Match Summary". Drogheda Independent. 29 December 1978.
- ↑ "Louth G.A.A.". Drogheda Independent. 6 April 1979.
- ↑ "Could Be First Of Three For The Hill". The Argus. 4 August 1989.
- ↑ "Gave much to various organisations in town". The Argus. 28 February 2000.
- 1 2 "Seans lift first trophy of year". The Argus. 28 April 2000.
- ↑ "Tones win Kevin Mullen Shield in dramatic fashion". Dundalk Democrat. 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Glyde stage second-half comeback to win Kevin Mullen Shield". Dundalk Democrat. 1 April 2025.
- ↑ "O'Connell's defeat battling Naomh Fionnbarra on penalties in Kevin Mullen Shield final". The Argus. 8 July 2024.
- ↑ "Second half goals see Oliver Plunketts secure Kevin Mullen Shield". Dundalk Democrat. 7 June 2023.
- ↑ "Glen Emmets coast to easy victory in Kevin Mullen Shield Final". Dundalk Democrat. 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Congratulations to Na Piarsaigh who were crowned PowerScreen New England Kevin Mullen Shield Champions for 2021 after a fine victory over JFC Champions Glen Emmets in Darver tonight". Louth GAA. 12 November 2021.
- ↑ "Kevin Mullen Shield final: Na Piarsaigh crowned champions". 1 April 2019.
- ↑ "Kevin Mullen Shield: Title for St. Kevins". Hogan Stand. 26 June 2018.
- ↑ ""Roche's 'no show' verdict dependent on referee's report"". Dundalk Democrat. 20 June 2017.
- ↑ "Roche Emmets GAA news". Hogan Stand. 30 June 2016.
- ↑ "Lannleire make home comforts count". The Argus. 16 May 2015.
- ↑ "Second half double wins it for 'Barrs". Dundalk Democrat. 1 July 2014.
- ↑ "Five-star Macs net big win". The Argus. 12 June 2013.
- ↑ "Mullen Shield silver lining for Lannleire". Drogheda Independent. 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "Shield not enough". Hogan Stand. 27 November 2011.
- ↑ "Shield win caps fine fortnight for saints". The Argus. 3 November 2010.
- ↑ "Lannleire's good early season form pays off". Drogheda Independent. 3 June 2009.
- ↑ "Back to winning ways". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2008.
- ↑ "Joey's goal is vital". The Argus. 4 July 2007.
- ↑ "More final heartache". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2006.
- ↑ "McDermott's take Mullen Shield final". The Argus. 10 June 2005.
- ↑ "Mochtas bounce back". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2004.
- ↑ "County Call Compiled by Colm O'Donovan". Irish Independent. 15 October 2003.
- ↑ "Extra time points blitz gives Mitchells Shield triumph". Drogheda Independent. 24 May 2002.
- ↑ "Oh Really? O'Raghallaighs". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2001.
- ↑ "Clogherhead". Drogheda Independent. 19 November 1999.
- ↑ "O'Raghallaighs win the Avonmore Shield replay". Drogheda Independent. 29 January 1999.
- ↑ "Brides collect season's first". The Argus. 2 May 1997.
- ↑ "Glens pick up first trophy". The Argus. 12 April 1996.
- ↑ "Up for your ball Tullyallen! - Glen's first trophy since 1983". The Argus. 22 December 1995.
- ↑ "Glyde's luck is out as they lose in final". Drogheda Independent. 3 June 1994.
- ↑ "O'Connells underline good start to the season". The Argus. 21 May 1993.
- ↑ "Fitness and team work is decisive". Drogheda Independent. 12 June 1992.
- ↑ "Mochtas take Avonmore Shield". The Argus. 14 June 1991.
- ↑ "Avonmore Shield". The Argus. 23 November 1990.
- ↑ "Hill take first trophy". Drogheda Independent. 4 August 1989.
- ↑ "D. & D. Shield". The Argus. 23 September 1988.
- ↑ "St Kevin's first trophy in 20 years". The Argus. 25 December 1987.
- ↑ "Roll Of Honour". Drogheda Independent. 26 December 1986.
- ↑ "Gaels victory over depleted Lannleire". The Argus. 24 May 1985.
- ↑ "Gaels Win Replay". The Argus. 22 March 1985.
- ↑ "Gaels trophy". The Argus. 8 July 1983.
- ↑ "O'Mahonys take DDD Shield". The Argus. 18 June 1982.
- ↑ "Lannleire gain DDD Shield and revenge". The Argus. 4 December 1981.
- ↑ "Twenty-one not out". The Argus. 5 December 1980.
- ↑ "Naomh Malachi Romp Home In Shield Final". Drogheda Independent. 7 December 1979.