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”
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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.
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”
Belgium Ladies retain European Crown
(Editor’s note: before we give the floor to the epic tournament report, Belgium GAA is pleased to report that our Ladies football team retained their European Championship in style in Copenhagen on 29 August. Following hot on the heels of our hurlers, this is the club’s second silverware of the year. Well done, ladies!) AContinue reading “Belgium Ladies retain European Crown”
Belgium GAA at All-Ireland Football Final!
Thanks to the creative efforts of Conan and our success on the pitch there’s a buzz growing about Belgium GAA. Don’t believe me? Check out the programme of the upcoming All-Ireland Final between Cork and Kerry and you’ll find Belgium GAA prominently featured. And really, with a club as good looking as we are it’sContinue reading “Belgium GAA at All-Ireland Football Final!”
First Award of the Year…
…didn’t go to one of our teams, instead, it went to Conan Mac Oscair for his design of this very website. This is the first time that an overseas club has won a McNamee Award and it proves that on the field and off Belgium GAA can compete with the best. Don’t believe me? ThisContinue reading “First Award of the Year…”
Munich Tournament Report: The Ladies
(Editor’s Note: the following is the Munich tournament report detailing yet another triumph for Belgium GAA’s footballing women, written by the irrepressible Whisk) Belgium A + Belgium B + injured supporters Ana & Lorraine + Coach W + Avril Brennan = Ladies Winners of Munich tournament 2009!! Well, where to start – yet another incrediblyContinue reading “Munich Tournament Report: The Ladies”
Belgium’s King Poc
As well as playing a central part in helping Belgium’s hurlers sweep to an unstoppable 2009 European Championship victory, Meathman Conor Aylward secured even more silverware for the club in July when he won the European Poc Fada competition. Aylward, pictured here demonstrating his unique Poc Fada stretching technique to Maria “Bomber” Brosnan, beat allContinue reading “Belgium’s King Poc”
Munich Tournament Report – 2009
The following is a tournament report from the first Pan-European Football Championship of 2009, held on 25 July in Munich, Germany. As usual, the organisation of the tournament was a triumph from start to finish – many thanks and well done, Munich GAA! Editor’s note: this post concerns only the matches played by the BelgiumContinue reading “Munich Tournament Report – 2009”
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