Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA is a Gaelic football club located in Ballina, County Mayo. The club, which was founded in 1949,[1] competes in competitions organized by Mayo GAA county board and is a member of the North division.
Joe Corcoran, won 2 county junior titles with Ardnaree Sarsfields (1959 and 1971) and a national football league title with Mayo in 1970. He was the long-time record scorer for the Mayo senior team with 19-360 (417 points) until 2012 when Conor Mortimer surpassed his total.[4] Corcoran, known as "Jinking Joe",[2] also served as a club president, manager and selector over his years with the club.
John Forde, double All-Ireland Senior Football winner with Mayo 1950 and 1951, also served as club president for Ardnaree Sarsfields.
Fr. Peter Quinn, a club member, was double All-Ireland Senior Football winner with Mayo 1950 and 1951.