| Sport: | Hurling | |
|---|---|---|
| Irish: | Fine Gall | |
| Nickname(s): | The Ravens[citation needed] The Northsiders[citation needed] | |
| Home venue(s): | Lawless Memorial Park, Swords | |
| Recent competitive record | ||
| Current All-Ireland status: | Defunct | |
| Last championship title: | None | |
| Current NFL Division: | Defunct | |
| Last league title: | None | |
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The Fingal hurling team (Irish: Foireann Iománaíochta Fhine Ghaill) is an inter-county hurling team representing Fingal in the Kehoe Cup, the National Hurling League and the Nicky Rackard Cup. It is organised by the Dublin GAA and was established in 2008. [1] Fingal are currently managed by Mick Kennedy of the Fingallians club.[2]
The Fingal team is made up of players from Dublin clubs within the Fingal region. While players from Fingal are eligible to play for the Dublin county team, players from outside of Fingal are not eligible to play for the Fingal county team. The Fingal catchment area stretches from Blanchardstown to Balbriggan and contains a total of 16 clubs; these include Castleknock, Erin go Bragh, Fingallians, Naomh Barróg, Naomh Mearnóg, O'Dwyers, Setanta, Skerries Harps, St Brigid's, St Finians (N), St Maurs, St Pats Donabate, St Peregrines, St Sylvester's, Trinity Gaels and Wild Geese.[3]
- ^ "Dublin County Board back Fingal's motion to rejoin hurling championship". The Irish Times. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Kennedy assumes Fingal hotseat". Fingal Independent. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Fingal are up for the fight". Evening Herald. 22 July 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2013.