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A brief history of Belgium GAA

Some highly recommended reading material on the history of Belgium GAA from former player, captain and trainer Eoin Sheanon for livegaelic.com http://www.livegaelic.com/gaa-abroad/gaa-abroad-belgium-gaa/ Belgium GAA A friend of mine once asked me was Belgium in Brussels or was Brussels in Belgium? Indeed. Ordinarily famed for its chocolate, the pissing boy and “the place that tells usContinue reading “A brief history of Belgium GAA”

Belgium GAA set down marker in The Hague with double win

The Hague, Sat, April 20th Belgium GAA got their competitive season off on the right foot with wins in the Men’s Championship, Ladies Championship and a 2nd place in the Men’s Shield. Ladies Championship Competing in the Ladies Championship with Belgium were Holland Ladies and Paris. The ladies were straight out of the blocks markingContinue reading “Belgium GAA set down marker in The Hague with double win”

Belgium GAA 2013 – show me your Meitheal

Dia Dhaoibh go léir,   I’d like to welcome old and new members to the club for the 2013 season, Belgium GAA’s TEN year anniversary. I’d like to say a massive thanks to the outgoing committee for their hard work in 2012 and in previous years. This year’s committee stands on the shoulders of giants!   Last year wasContinue reading “Belgium GAA 2013 – show me your Meitheal”

Results of 2012 ECB Convention

The 2012 Convention of the European County Board was held on 8-9 December 2012 (around the time that Belgium GAA was engaged in some major back-patting, dancing and singing up a storm at the end-of-season dinner).    Ahead of this week’s Annual General Meeting (on Wednesday 30 January – don’t forget to sign up here),Continue reading “Results of 2012 ECB Convention”

Updated: Belgium GAA (Still) Needs You

          The AGM takes place on Wednesday 30 January 2013, from 19h00.  Everyone attending the AGM is requested to fill in their details here (url: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au2NuPg-Cx1JdG1FT1h0eUtTcXpJMTE5ZlljS1BuOGc).  This information is requested for all attendees (not just those who need Parliament passes) so as to keep track of numbers. Please note: the deadline forContinue reading “Updated: Belgium GAA (Still) Needs You”

Quiz-nuts Roasting on an Open Fire

  In case you missed it, tonight will be the very last Belgium GAA event of 2012, the Christmas quiz in De Valeras. Contact the lovely Christine O’ Gorman (belgiumgaa.camogie@gmail.com) if you want a last-minute registration for your team.  That’s it – no more end-of-season dinners, no more Race Nights, no more Fr. Ted Céilis andContinue reading “Quiz-nuts Roasting on an Open Fire”

The Return of the Wild Geese

On Saturday 8 September 2012, the current batch of Belgium GAA footballers will face their biggest threat yet: a conglomerate of past players, former comrades and old friends. The All-Stars have challenged the Belgian men to a duel on home (astro)turf. In the words of organiser Shane Griffin, the All-Stars “will return to Brussels andContinue reading “The Return of the Wild Geese”

Belgium GAA hosts 1st European Cúl Camp

The first guest post by Martin and Paul (plus photos by Jane): On 2nd June 2012, Belgium GAA held its first ever Cúl camp. The camp was held over two days at the excellent venue that is the VUB. For a first-time camp with any club, numbers are always going to be an issue, however thatContinue reading “Belgium GAA hosts 1st European Cúl Camp”