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Founded1904
Previous namesNone
ColoursGreen and White
GroundsPairc Naomh Cillian (1978)
HonoursSFC 1905
IFC 1978
JFC 1935, 1940, 1969

History

St. Killian's GAC, Whitecross were formed in 1904 when local parish rivals, Ballymoyer Emmetts and Tullywinney Sarsfields came together to form a team at Whitecross which is the centre of the parish of Loughgilly. They had not long to wait for their first success on the field when in January, 1906 they travelled to Abbey Park, Armagh, to take on the local Armagh Young Irelands now known as Armagh Harps - in the final of the county football championship Final and after an exciting hours football the newly formed St. Killian's emerged victorious by a goal on a scoreline of 2-4 to 1-4. This was to be their only success in the senior championship

They had to wait until 1935 for their next championship success when they annexed the Junior title by defeating near neighbours, Clady, in the final. Six years later in 1941 they defeated the famed Clan na Gael from Lurgan to win the Junior title for a second time this victory was most satisfying when one considers that their opponents included within their ranks two Ulster and county stars and the late Eddie McLoughlin and former President of the Association, AIf Murray.

Whitecross had to wait until 1969 for their next victory in the Junior Championship when they defeated Ballymacnab by two points 0-4 to 0-2 in the final at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Nine years later they won the Intermediate Championship defeating Culloville after a replay which took place at Carrickcruppin.

Another highlight of 1978 and indeed in the history of the club was the official opening of our very own football pitch - Pairc Naomh Cillian - which was opened by the late Con Short the then President of the Ulster Council of the GAA. Armagh played Down in the opening match and afterwards both teams, guests and friends were entertained in the Ardmore Hotel, Newry.

During 1996 the Club had their new hall and changing room complex opened by the President of the Association, Mr. Jack Boothman, on Saturday 4th November 1995 and their Club history was launched at their Annual Dinner in their new premises during the month of February.

Whitecross were beaten in the 1995 Junior Football Championship Final by Ballyhegan in what has become known as one of the best finals at any grade in Armagh football over the last forty years. They returned for the final in 1996.

Club Officials
ChairmanTerry O'Hanlon
Vice ChairmanCon McParland
SecretarySean Reavy
TreasurerKieran Shields
RegistrarRoisin O'Hanlon

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