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Picture this: It’s a crisp autumn day in 1964, and the air in Ardmore, County Waterford, is excitedly electric. The village’s finest Gaelic footballers have battled to the county final, ready to face off against the formidable Kilrossanty team.
The Final Showdown
The scoreline tells a tale of a nail-biting encounter:
Kilrossanty 2-3, Ardmore 0-8
A mere three-point margin separated victory from defeat, with Kilrossanty clinching their 15th county title in a display of skill and determination[2].
Ardmore’s Valiant Warriors
The Ardmore team that day was a testament to the village’s sporting prowess:
- Front row heroes: Michael Carleton, Anthony Carleton, John Joe Carleton, and Tom Power
- These men carried the hopes of their community on their shoulders[3]
A Legacy of Excellence
While victory eluded them that day, Ardmore’s footballers were no strangers to success:
- Just a year later, in 1965, Ardmore would taste sweet revenge, claiming the county title with a decisive 1-11 to 0-2 victory over Mount Sion[4]
- This back-and-forth between teams highlights the competitive spirit of Waterford GAA in the 1960s
The Bigger Picture
1964 was a landmark year for Gaelic football:
- Galway claimed their 5th All-Ireland title, defeating Kerry in a thrilling final at Croke Park[1]
- The sport was gaining momentum across Ireland, with record attendance and increasing media coverage
Ardmore’s Enduring Spirit
Though they fell short in 1964, Ardmore’s footballers embodied the resilience and passion that define the sport. Their journey to the final and their subsequent triumph the following year cemented Ardmore’s place in the annals of Waterford GAA history.
As you walk the streets of Ardmore today, remember the heroes of ’64 who gave their all on the field, weaving their story into the rich tapestry of this coastal village’s sporting legacy.
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_All-Ireland_Senior_Football_Championship
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterford_Senior_Football_Championship
[3] https://www.ardmorewaterford.com/senior-football-finalists-1964/
[4] https://www.waterfordgaa.ie/content_page/16232/senior-football/
[5] https://munster.gaa.ie/event/munster-gaa-junior-football-championship-final/
[6] https://www.waterfordgaa.ie/roll-of-honour-football/
[7] https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Waterford_Intermediate_Football_Championship
Guaranteed Heroes – Get Inspired By The Senior Finalists Of 1964
We’ve all had sporting heroes.
And, for many living in Ardmore, the Senior Finalists of 1964 are elevated to hero status.
We remember them here today.
Frank Colbert sent this photograph from Sunny South Africa.
The names of the Senior Football Finalists (1964) photo are as follows:-
Front row, left to right. :- Michael Carleton, Anthony Carleton, John Joe Carleton, Tom Power, Finbarr Hallahan, Jim Rooney, Thomas Hallahan, Donald O’Brien, Austin Flavin, Mossie Hallahan, and Paddy Carleton.
Back row, left to right:- Paddy Foley ( selector ), John Mulcahy, Maurice Colbert, Noel Power, Frank Colbert, John Colbert, Pat Prendergast, Bertie Hallahan, Pato Keevers, Matty Cronin, Jim (?) McGowan, Donald Lenane, Hugh O’Reilly, and Eddie Mooney.
If you know more about this photograph, the team, or the matches that they played in – then please let us know using the comments section below
Inter county players at senior level included Tom Power , Eddie Mooney , John Colbert , John Joe Carleton , Paddy Carleton , Bertie Hallahan , Finbarr Hallahan , Donal Lenane .
Inter county players at under-21 level included Paddy Carleton , Finbarr Hallahan , John Colbert and Frank Colbert .