Slaughtneil players celebrate after their win over Kilcoo

Slaughtneil completed their incredible treble yesterday, when they added the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship title to the hurling and camogie ones which they won earlier this year.

They are the first club to have won the three trophies in the same season, and as a result have lodged their name firmly in the annals of history.

They beat Kilcoo 0-12 to 0-9 in what was a great all-round performance from the Derry champions. Shane McGuigan scored five points, Brendan Rogers scored two while Chrissy McKaigue was excellent at centre half back, and hit a point.

Slaughtneil can now look forward to a bid to win the All-Ireland club championship in both hurling and football. They have played in the All-Ireland series before. They beat Austin Stacks in the 2015 semi-final, but lost to Corofin in the decider.

Slaughtneil begin their All-Ireland campaign next week (December 10/11), when they play the British champions St Kiernan’s at Greenford in London. Should they win that game they will go forward and play the winners of the Leinster Championship, either St Vincent’s or Rhode.

For now though, Slaughtneil are basking in the glory of their win, and enjoying the praise on Twitter.

Thats the Ulster treble. History is made..

— Slaughtneil GAC (@GACSlaughtneil) November 27, 2016

If ever a statement conveyed our club, our people and our players . #champions #Slaughtneil pic.twitter.com/oM6t8OAn8y

— Chrissy Mc Kaigue (@CKaigue) November 28, 2016

“We expect the best of each other because ….. that’s what our people deserve” @GACSlaughtneil https://t.co/tx7saXRGd7

— Kevin Sharkey (@tv_KevinSharkey) November 27, 2016

Wonderful achievement by Slaughtneil in Derry to win Ulster Football, Hurling & Camogie. Small Place, massive Heart, incredible Pride.

— Marty Morrissey (@MartyM_RTE) November 27, 2016

That young bainisteoir Mickey Moran has a bright future.. potential Derry manager some day

— Mark Chambers (@lachambre) November 27, 2016

Just wasn’t to be today. The lads gave their all and we are so proud of their efforts today and all year…. https://t.co/CsxfnTfGKA

— Kilcoo GAC (@KilcooGAC) November 27, 2016

Was going to go to Slaughneil annual dinner dance but will go to @Gaelic_Life Ulster Club All Star awards instead. #samething #treble #GAA

— Ronan McSherry (@RonanMcSherryUH) November 27, 2016

@GACSlaughtneil unbelievable achievement to win not 1 not 2 BUT 3 Ulster club championships. What a community ???

— Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) November 27, 2016

Congratulations to @GACSlaughtneil on an achievement which is right up there with the greatest ever in the GAA.

— Conor Quinn (@cquinn34) November 27, 2016

Patsy Bradley. A hero of club and county. #CandC #TheToughest pic.twitter.com/yMttjEq0f9

— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) November 27, 2016

Tremendous achievement by @GACSlaughtneil a credit to all at the club.

— Enda Muldoon (@endamuldoon) November 27, 2016

This is history. One club, three codes. #TheToughest #CandC pic.twitter.com/QkuoHD2EQ8

— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) November 27, 2016