Category Archives: 2014

Save the date -2nd August – Camogie and Hurling Finals

Hurling&Camogie 2014 Info Packet We’re delighted to host the finals of the Camogie and Hurling competition this year. It will be held on the 2nd of August in Brussels, in the Royal Kituro Rugby Club in Ave des Jardins in Schaerbeek, Brussels 1030. The complete information pack, for your delight and delectation, is available onContinue reading “Save the date -2nd August – Camogie and Hurling Finals”

Zurich, a tale of difficult logistics

Zurich in the eloquent words of Sylvia McCarthy: “If the sky, that we look upon Should tumble and fall All the mountains should crumble to the sea” Trips to Zurich are never straightforward. Even this year, with direct flights from Brussels, there were glitches. Our brave Cherman, although fortified by the contents of her hipContinue reading “Zurich, a tale of difficult logistics”

World Cup 2014 – allez les diables rouges/up de rode duivels/don’t know how you say this in German…

From one red wearing Belgian sports team to another, cannot wait for the Belgium v. Algeria match in the world cup  tomorrow. Group H kicks off with ‘our’ match at 18h00 – and despite the Mayor of Ixelles banning any outside showing of the matches, and the Communal Counsel of Brussels and Yvan Mayeur (PS) haveContinue reading “World Cup 2014 – allez les diables rouges/up de rode duivels/don’t know how you say this in German…”

With pay-per-view GAA, are some emigrants more equal than others? – thoughts from Sean Kelly

Initially published on the Examiner website, the new deal with Sky Sports and the GAA is considered by Sean Kelly   The first mow of grass and the ball is thrown in ahead of another long summer. This year’s championship will be successful for some and a let-down for others, but one thing on manyContinue reading “With pay-per-view GAA, are some emigrants more equal than others? – thoughts from Sean Kelly”

Wet wet wet – Amsterdam and other stories

Can you drown while standing up? How can it rain so much? Those of you of a certain vintage will no doubt be familiar with the somewhat plaintive song by Travis, ‘Why does it always rain on me?’ … Supporters, players and the sodden sportsfans that endured the rotten weather on Saturday in Amstelveen couldContinue reading “Wet wet wet – Amsterdam and other stories”

Belgium Footballers lope down the road to Luxembourg for round 3 / finals of the Benelux regional competition

Benelux-Meeschterschaft am gälesche Fussball (This, friends, is Luxembourgish, a language not invented by three people as a joke, but a REAL LIFE ACTUAL LANGUAGE. This contradicts the constant refuting of ‘Belgian’ as a language. ‘Luxembourgish’ lives. This weekend, we’re heading down the E411 to Beggen Sports grounds outside Luxembourg City (well, not really a cityContinue reading “Belgium Footballers lope down the road to Luxembourg for round 3 / finals of the Benelux regional competition”

Amsterdam football tournament

Amsterdam takes centre stage in the European GAA calendar this weekend as the 3rd round of the Benelux Mens Championship and 2nd round of the Benelux Ladies Championship takes place on Saturday May 10th. We’re heading up at unmentionable o’clock tomorrow morning, with squads depleted by the recent rush to leave Brussels, the ongoing EuropeanContinue reading “Amsterdam football tournament”

Camogie Blitz held in Brussels

Lovely photo and keepsake from a super day yesterday. The inaugural Belgium camogie blitz was won by the Greyhounds (Rest of the World) with players from Germany, Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, Donegal, France, Derry and Belgium, who overcame both Munster and Leinster. Thanks to Jane Brennan for the photo. We’ve had brilliant camogie sessions this year,Continue reading “Camogie Blitz held in Brussels”

Hurlers held in Den Haag final – 1st round

Belgium’s finest hurlers travelled north for the 1st round of the European Hurling Championship, held in Den Haag. The other teams represented were Den Haag, Dresden, Vikings, Belgium GAA Paris Gaels GAA. It was a difficult day for the hurlers, who lost out in the final to the Hague, having lost two players earlier inContinue reading “Hurlers held in Den Haag final – 1st round”