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25 Sept 2025

Granddaughter of Longford Association Life President is an All-Ireland U12 winner

Emer is now the proud holder of an All-Ireland medal

Emer Quinn

Emer is now the proud holder of an All-Ireland medal

Knowing the lineage of young Emer Quinn from Clane in county Kildare, apples and trees come to mind!


During her tender years Emer is the proud holder of an All-Ireland medal. She was joint captain of Clane-Rathcoffey ladies’ team, who recently won through to become All-Ireland Community Games champions in the under 12 category, beating Skibbereen in the final; they had earlier defeated the Ulster champions in the All-Ireland semi-final.

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After the Leinster final – which was refereed by Michelle (Hannify) Mulvey, Carrickedmond - Joe Fox from Ballinalee, Leinster Community Games President, presented Clane-Rathcoffey with their Leinster cup and medals.

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Emer is youngest daughter of Gerard and Frances Quinn, Clane, (Gerard managed the winning side and is a former St. Jude’s player) and her proud grandparents are Gerry (Longford Assoc Life Pres) and Christine Quinn, Templeogue, Dublin, and Brian and Cautie McEniff, Donegal. Brian of course is the former ace Donegal GAA player, and later, manager. The apple indeed didn’t fall far from the tree – or in this case, trees!

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