Category Archives: Benelux

A new year, a new start, a new committee, where to begin?

Well hello there. Ahem. Can you hear me? I hope so. This post comes with apologies and with thanks. Thanks firstly to the committee members from last year for all of the hard work that they put in running the wondrous thing that is Belgium GAA, an apology for not having this updated instantly withContinue reading “A new year, a new start, a new committee, where to begin?”

Double delight as Belgium GAA are crowned European Hurling and Camogie Champions

A dramatic day ended with the hurlers taking the European crown in the dying minutes in a tight final against The Hague, winning by just one point. The final whistle marked a unique double for the club on the Hurling/Camogie front as the ladies also took their championship on the final day despite a narrowContinue reading “Double delight as Belgium GAA are crowned European Hurling and Camogie Champions”

GAA wins European Citizen’s Prize 2013 – as nominated by Sean Kelly MEP

[Words by European County Board]    I am delighted to announce that the Gaelic Athletic Association has become the first Irish winner of the European Citizen’s Prize (2013)’, Sean Kelly MEP confirmed today.  “The honour represents an international tribute to the GAA’s massive contribution to citizens in Europe. The Association is a wonderful example ofContinue reading “GAA wins European Citizen’s Prize 2013 – as nominated by Sean Kelly MEP”

Hard day in Luxembourg but Benelux conquered

click to enlarge (Hat tip to Conor Mulv for the montage) Full report to follow… Luxembourg – 15 June 2013- results Men´s championship   GROUP GAMES Luxembourg A (1-9) – Amsterdam A (1-7) Luxembourg (0-7) – Belgium (0-7) Belgium (4-4) – Amsterdam A (2-4)   FINAL Amsterdam (3-5) – Luxembourg A (2-6)   STANDING 1.Continue reading “Hard day in Luxembourg but Benelux conquered”

All roads lead to Luxembourg in June

This month the same destination is marked down in all the calendars of Belgium GAA players: Luxembourg.   With the next round in both the Hurling/Camogie and Football penciled in for Luxembourg it will be a busy month on the road south-east for Belgium GAA.   First up is the Hurling/Camogie on Saturday June 1st.Continue reading “All roads lead to Luxembourg in June”

Belgium Tournament Round-up: Results

men championship   GROUP GAMES Belgium A (4-8) – Amsterdam (0-4) Luxembourg (1-7) – Belgium (3-3) Amsterdam (1-5) – Luxembourg (2-6)   FINAL Belgium (3-11) – Luxembourg (0-7)   STANDING 1. Belgium – 25 pts 2. Luxembourg – 20 pts 3. Amsterdam – 16 pts   ladies championship   GROUP GAMES Belgium A (3-9) –Continue reading “Belgium Tournament Round-up: Results”

Belgium Tournament Round-up: All-Belgium Final caps a fine day in the Ladies Football.

by Janelle Mitchell (Ladies Football Officer) We had an excellent tournament this past weekend here in Brussels.  The weather held up and we even had a bit of sun to set the stage for a great day of football. First up was Belgium Red (i.e. Tigers) vs. Belgium Grey (i.e. Old School Jerseys).  We wereContinue reading “Belgium Tournament Round-up: All-Belgium Final caps a fine day in the Ladies Football.”

Belgium GAA hosts the 2nd round of the Benelux Regional Football and Ladies Football Competition

On 18 May 2013 (09h00-18h00), Belgium GAA will host the second round of the Benelux Regional Football and Ladies Football 2013, with teams visiting from the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/423830477712294/ This tournament will take place in the excellently located surroundings of the Kituro Rugby Club (www.kituro.be). Bus 63 from GareContinue reading “Belgium GAA hosts the 2nd round of the Benelux Regional Football and Ladies Football Competition”