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Kelly getting stuck into European GAA

(The following is an article by Belgium GAA’s own Dave Barrett, published on http://www.joe.ie on 6 April 2011) It’s nearly two years since former GAA President Sean Kelly was elected to the European Parliament. In that time he’s also served as Honorary President of Belgium GAA. This week he tells JOE about the challenges facingContinue reading “Kelly getting stuck into European GAA”

Fundraising with Belgium GAA

(back row, l-r): JP Mulherin, Dermot Bergin, Fergal Mythen, Kevin Keary, Sinead Fitzsimons, Laura Whiskerd, Anay Rios and Gráinne Ní Fhlatharta (front row, l-r): Marian O’ Malley, Jess O’ Flynn, Jane Brennan Missing from photo: Caoimhe Ní Shuilleabháin Congratulations to the Belgium GAA members who ran the Dendermonde 10K race on Sunday 20 March, raisingContinue reading “Fundraising with Belgium GAA”

A New Year, A New Season…But First, An AGM

January, the most depressing month of the year, is drawing to a close. With spring only around the corner, Belgium GAA is waking up from its winter hibernation, squinting up at the slightest hint of sun in the sky, stretching its lazy limbs and proclaiming itself ready to get back to work. Before the torturousContinue reading “A New Year, A New Season…But First, An AGM”

Belgium GAA descends on Maastricht

On Saturday 6 November, the European football finals took place in Maastricht, for the third and final time in as many years. It was an epic day for Belgium GAA, the only club to bring 6 teams (plus a number of supporters) to a tournament, which was attended by 420 players in total. The dayContinue reading “Belgium GAA descends on Maastricht”

Coming Soon….Maastricht Football Finals…6 November 2010

It’s that time of year again, when Belgium GAA descends on Maastricht to play football and cause all kinds of trouble, both on and off the pitch. This year, at least 70 Belgium GAA members will cover the short journey to the Netherlands, where 10 ladies teams and 19 mens teams will go to battle.Continue reading “Coming Soon….Maastricht Football Finals…6 November 2010”

Belgium GAA Halloween Quiz Night

Come along to our Halloween themed quiz, complete with scary cocktails, spooky music, and the opportunity for you all to get dressed up in your ghoulish gear (optional but preferable). There will be great prizes on offer. €5 per person, maximum 5 people per table. Reserve early and on time by emailling Laura (lwhiskerd@gmail.com). LATESTContinue reading “Belgium GAA Halloween Quiz Night”

Brussels Kids Gaelic Football starting back!

The Brussels Kids Gaelic Football is starting back this weekend, Sunday 3 October at 14.00h – & then every 2nd Sunday – at the usual BSB grass pitch in Terveuren. The dates for the next while -3/10;17/10;31/10;14/11;28/11;12/12;23/1;6/2;20/2;6/3/11 For more info, check the club website – http://www.playgaa.be

Munich witnesses exciting day of European Football Championship action

Press Release from European County Secretary: Belgium retain Ladies Football Championship The Hague get a great start in battle to retain Men’s Championship Jersey take honours in Shield round Congratulations to Belgium GAA who have retained their ladies football championship with two rounds still to play. The Belgium club have now won four rounds andContinue reading “Munich witnesses exciting day of European Football Championship action”

Belgium GAA: Winners of 2010 European Hurling and Camogie Championship

On 16 July 2010, Belgium GAA travelled by plane, train and automobile to the European Hurling and Camogie Finals in Zurich. The hurlers went to complete their clean sweep of tournaments, going into the tournament already confirmed as European Champions. They acquitted themselves with aplomb, winning the final against Zurich. The fate of camogieContinue reading “Belgium GAA: Winners of 2010 European Hurling and Camogie Championship”

The end of the beginning of a new Belgium GAA tradition

A note from Eoin Sheanon: Congratulations to Munster on their performances throughout the tournament and their deserved victory in the first Belgian Interclub tournament. The tournament will finish next Tuesday (20 July 2010) with winners Munster and 4th place Dublin playing against 2nd place The West and 3rd place Leinster. The game will kick offContinue reading “The end of the beginning of a new Belgium GAA tradition”