Report by Pearse O’Caoimh Munster 3-13 Connaught/Ulster/Clare 1-4 Both Munster and CUC came into the final round of games unbeaten as the crowds swelled around parc 50 in anticipation at what was expected to be the showcase match of the tournament. Though a quick glance at the sides during the warm up told a differentContinue reading “13 July 2010 – Outstanding display from Munster sees them take inter-club tournament as Connaught/Ulster/Clare (CUC hereafter) exit with a whimper”
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13 July 2010 – Dublin Hopes Pearsed by Lustrous Leinster
Report by Oliver O’Callaghan Dublin 2-9 Leinster 4-11 With the “Coalition of the Willing” beaten by “Mercenaries Inc.” the Doobs still had a glimmer of hope of making the final. Standing in their way would be Leinster Lite playing for the not insignificant prize of their pride (at least half of this team has beenContinue reading “13 July 2010 – Dublin Hopes Pearsed by Lustrous Leinster”
8 July 2010 – Munster’s travelling circus moves on as the West awakes
Dublin: 0-8 Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford, Laois, Offaly, Cavan, England, Kenya, Romania, half the FC Irlande football team, anyone who has ever stepped into the hairy for a pint and the referee: 2-10 On the way up from Strasbourg yesterday afternoon the man on the radio told me that there was a heat wave inContinue reading “8 July 2010 – Munster’s travelling circus moves on as the West awakes”
30 June 2010 – The Quartering of Belgium
Background: the illustrious captain of Belgium GAA’s Mens Football A team, Eoin Sheanon, took it upon himself to rally the troops during the unexpected mid-season off-season of European football, by organising the very first Belgian Interclub League. With a wealth of players to choose from, the players were divided (very evenly*) into 4 teams: MunsterContinue reading “30 June 2010 – The Quartering of Belgium”
Belgium GAA Take Double Honours in First Home Tournament
Monday 10th May Belgium GAA took a clean sweep of cups in their first home tournament on 8th May. Former President of the GAA Sean Kelly MEP presented the cups to captains Caoimhe Ní Shuilleabháin and Eoin Ó Seanáin on an historic day for Belgium GAA. Belgium Ladies won Round 2 of the 2011 Euro-LadiesContinue reading “Belgium GAA Take Double Honours in First Home Tournament”
Belgium GAA Ladies and Mens Football Tournament – 8 May 2010
On Saturday 8 May, Belgium GAA will host its first tournament of the year, which will take place in the Catholic University of Leuven/ Louvain (more information on getting to the pitches below). Updated information: This is the link to the schedule (mens and ladies) for Saturday – http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t2ocrKNmLGps2Veejaxk0Xw&output=html This is the first time thatContinue reading “Belgium GAA Ladies and Mens Football Tournament – 8 May 2010”
Belgium Hurlers Win in Den Haag
Monday 3rd May Belgium Hurlers, European Champions in 2009, continued their impressive run of success on May 1st last, clocking up their 7th tournament win in a row and their first of 2010. Belgium won the final by 1-8 to 1-5, with a goal by captain Phil Cushen the difference between the sides in theContinue reading “Belgium Hurlers Win in Den Haag”
Belgium Gaelic Footballers Take Honours in Den Haag
Monday 12 April – Belgium Gaelic Footballers Take Honours in Den Haag The men of Belgium GAA recorded a famous victory on Saturday last in the final of the 2nd round of the Benelux Championship in extra time over hosts and 2009 European Champions Den Haag. The final score was 2-11 to 1-9. The resultContinue reading “Belgium Gaelic Footballers Take Honours in Den Haag”
Will you meet me on Clare Island?
Wednesday March 17th Paddy’s Day and the drinking is easy, but the hearts and minds of Belgium GAA’s finest are set on the Clare Island Tournament this Saturday 20th March. Belgium GAA men travel to the soft and craggy isle off the coast of Mayo this weekend seeking to retain the Richard Hayes MemorialContinue reading “Will you meet me on Clare Island?”
St Patrick’s Day Festival in Parc Cinquantenaire This Sunday March 14th!
Belgium GAA and FC Irlande are once again jointly organising the fantastic and fun St Patrick’s Day Festival in Parc Cinquantenaire in the heart of Brussels from 11:30 til late this Sunday 14th March. Festivities will include BBQ and Bar, fun games for all the family, Gaelic Football, Hurling and Soccer, as well as musicContinue reading “St Patrick’s Day Festival in Parc Cinquantenaire This Sunday March 14th!”
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