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Email: secretary.killeaveystmoninnes.armagh@gaa.ie
Website: www.killeavygaa.com

 Killeavy is situated in the heart of South Armagh about three miles from Newry. Killeavy consists of an area of 30 square miles ranging from Cloughoge, Killeen, Meigh and touching the border at Carrickcarnon.

Killeavy has always had a strong tradition of Gaelic heritage, fielding teams for every Gaelic discipline through out the years. Currently Killeavy fields some 22, yes twenty-two, football, hurling and camogie teams. These range from Under 8's to Senior Football, as well as camogie and ladies senior football.

2002 was an exceptional year for Killeavy, as the club had two representatives during Armagh's successful campaign for the All-Ireland. Both Barry Duffy and Steven McDonnell played a vital role in securing Armagh's first ever Sam Maguire with Steven collecting his and Killeavy's first ever All-Star award.  Stephen picked up his second All-Star award in 2003, and his astonishing performances throughout the Championship led to his Texaco Player of the Year award.

2005 at last saw the opening of Killeavy's superb new pitch. A fantastic day of celebrations took place on Sunday 27th February, with Armagh defeating Meath in a challenge game. GAA president Sean Kelly was there to perform the ceremonials along with Ulster President Michael Greenan and Bishop Gerard Clifford.   2005 was also a great year on the field of play. Stephen McDonnell won his third All-Star award, while he and Paul Watters picked up National League medals, Armagh defeating Wexford in the final.They also won further Ulster Championship medals in an epic replay victory over Tyrone, Stephen again Armagh's most influential player.

Niall Trainor was Armagh hurler of the year, while pride of place must go to star Ladies Footballer, Aileen Matthews, integral part of the Armagh side that won the Junior All-Ireland title for the first time, as well as collecting an Ulster All Star award.