FC Irlande and Belgium GAA are running a series of events on Saturday 30th of January to raise funds for two charities which are intimately involved in the relief and reconstruction work in Haiti. All afternoon, we will have special events during FC Irlande’s home-games. That evening we will have a special FC Idol karaokeContinue reading “FC IRLANDE / BELGIUM GAA HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DAY”
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Willie Cashin elected County Europe Chair on historic day for Belgium GAA
Many congratulations to Belgium GAA stalwart Willie Cashin, who last weekend in Madrid was elected Chairman of the European County Board (ECB). Willie, a dedicated hurler as well as this year’s all-conquering ladies football coach, is a GAA man through and through, and the club is enormously proud to have one of our own inContinue reading “Willie Cashin elected County Europe Chair on historic day for Belgium GAA”
Belgium GAA End of Year Dinner & Awards 2009
On Saturday 21 November, the club hosted our annual End of Year Dinner and Awards Ceremony in the fantastic surroundings of Devalera’s Irish Bar.
‘Dilly-Dally’ Davey’s soccer shocker
Corcaigh, 10th November 2009 The authorities in Cork, more commonly referred to as ‘shades’ or the ‘5-0’ are growing increasingly concerned over the reputation of one of their most respected local GAA players, a Mr. Dave Barrett from Kinsale. “Dilly-Dally Davey,” as he is fondly known by local GAA aficionados, caused bloody riots and massContinue reading “‘Dilly-Dally’ Davey’s soccer shocker”
Match Reports, Rennes GF Tournament
Better late than never, here are the match reports from the Rennes Gaelic Football tournament held on Saturday, 3 October. For the usual sharp analysis of the Belgium Men’s A team performance, please see D. Barrett’s blog. Below are the tournament reports from (1) the Men’s B team, courtesy of our own burshting Breton MattiContinue reading “Match Reports, Rennes GF Tournament”
London Calling – The Exiles Cup
On Saturday 10 October, Belgium GAA was honoured to host two of the GAA’s leading lights, London clubs Tir Chonaill Gaels and Tara GFC. The visiting teams arrived by Eurostar on Saturday morning, primed for battle despite the inclement conditions.
Saturday October 10: Triple-Bill of Games at Parc Cinquantenaire!
(Ed’s note; due to unexpected developments Setanta will not be flying to Brussels for the tournament) Saturday October 10: Double-Bill of Games at Parc Cinquantenaire! * 12.15 – Football: Belgium Men Vs Tir Chonaill Gaels (London) * 13.15 – Football: Belgium Women Vs Tara GFC (London)
Near Miss for All-Ireland Glory!
(Ed’s note: the Belgian Ladies Footballers formed the majority contingent of the European team competing in the Ladies All-Ireland Sevens Chamionship.) The sun shone valiantly down on the pitches of Naomh Mearnog GAA club in Portmarnock, on the last Saturday of September. It is hard to tell if it was the faint heat emanating fromContinue reading “Near Miss for All-Ireland Glory!”
Belgium GAA hurlers issue reply to Kilkenny’s 4 in a row
The Grand Slam plus one – Five in a Row – European Hurling Champions! Belgium hurlers travelled to Den Haag for the final tournament of the European Hurling year on Saturday to line out against a depleted Den Haag side. For numerous reasons Lux, Zurich and Paris all failed to travel. With the championship alreadyContinue reading “Belgium GAA hurlers issue reply to Kilkenny’s 4 in a row”
From Chairman Mao to Deity Gill
Belgium GAA’s own Olof was back with his own kind over the weekend as Clare Island entered the ferocious All-Island football tournament. The Clare Islanders, who had previously faced stiff competition in Belgium, were one of eight islands from Donegal to Cork who were prepared to battle for glory against some of their most hatedContinue reading “From Chairman Mao to Deity Gill”
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