MTU Kerry GAA
Gaelic games club in County Kerry, Ireland
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Munster Technological University Kerry GAA or MTU Kerry GAA is the GAA team located in the Munster Technological University, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. They play Gaelic football, hurling, ladies' Gaelic football and camogie.
Gaelic football
The football club competes in the Sigerson Cup and Higher Education Leagues as well as the McGrath Cup. The Ladies football team play in the O'Connor Cup and Higher Education Leagues.
History
MTU Kerry (formerly known as IT Tralee and Tralee RTC) made a mark on the college GAA scene in 1997 when it became the first RTC to win the Sigerson Cup. It was only Tralee's second outing in this competition. However, the college created further history by winning the Sigerson three times in successive seasons to become the only RTC/Institute of Technology to do so in the competition's history.
The Ladies football team also won the O'Connor Cup back to back in 1998 and 1999.
Winning Sigerson Cup captains
- Éamon Ferris 1997
- Michael Cloherty 1998
- Jim McGuinness 1999
Notable footballers
Hurling
The hurling club play in the Ryan Cup and Higher Education Leagues and the Waterford Crystal Cup.
History
MTU Kerry won the Ryan Cup in 1997, 2007, 2011. The camogie team won the Purcell Shield in 1997.
Honours
| Competition | Wins | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| Sigerson Cup | 3 | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Ryan Cup | 3 | 1997, 2007, 2011 |
Notable hurlers
Camogie
The camogie team play in the Purcell Shield.