Danesfort CLG

Danesfort is a County Kilkenny based Gaelic Athletic Association club that competes in the Kilkenny Senior Championship. The club's grounds are located about 4 miles south of Kilkenny city on the Waterford Road.

The club was founded in 1922 and incorporates a broad area south of Kilkenny city, encompassing Danesfort itself as well as Burnchurch, Cuffesgrange and part of Kells. The club borders rival clubs Bennetsbridge to the east, Graigue-Ballycallan to the west, Carrickshock and Dunnamaggin to the south and city club James Stephens to the north.

All-Ireland success
Danesfort completed a mammoth season in 2006/07 by capturing the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship, Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship and All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship defeating Clooney Gaels of Antrim in the final in Croke Park.

Captain of the team that season was Tony Woodcock. Other important players that season included the Hogan brothers, Paddy and Richie, Thomas Ryan and Paul Murphy.

Achievements

 * All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship Winners 2007
 * Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship Winners 2006
 * Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship Winners 1931, 2011
 * Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Winners 1925, 1930, 2006

Notable players

 * Jim Brophy
 * Mick Brophy
 * Paddy Hogan
 * Richie Hogan
 * Paul Murphy
 * Philip Cooney