Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA
Galway's seaside club. Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA are one of Connacht's most prominent urban GAA clubs, based in the vibrant seaside suburb of Salthill on the shores of Galway Bay. One of the largest clubs in Galway city, SK have built a proud tradition across football and hurling and are a cornerstone of the GAA community on the west coast of Ireland.
History
Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA were founded in 1966 under the banner of Cumann Naomh Ciarán, serving the rapidly growing western suburbs of Galway city. The club grew into one of the largest and most ambitious GAA clubs in Connacht, with a broad membership base drawn from the coastal communities of Salthill and the expanding residential areas of Knocknacarra.
The club competes in the Galway Senior Football Championship and has been a consistent presence at the top level of club football in the county, winning county titles in 1990, 2005 and 2012 and the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in 2006. Based in Salthill — one of Ireland's most beloved seaside destinations, famous for its promenade, Blackrock diving board, and the stunning views across Galway Bay to the Burren — SK GAA carry the identity of one of Ireland's most characterful communities on and off the pitch.
Colours & Identity
Black and red — the SK colours worn with Galway Bay pride. Salthill-Knocknacarra's distinctive black and red kit sets them apart in the Galway championship and is worn with the pride of a club that represents one of Ireland's most iconic coastal communities. Bold, striking, and unmistakably SK.
Salthill & The GAA West
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Facts checked: 22 October 2026.