Tag Archives: Gaelic Athletic Association
One of the contenders: Martin “Slieveboy Savage” McKernan

A Knockout Fund-Raiser for the Young Irelands

Put up your dukes (and your cash) and put the local GAA club’s “Fight Night” on your card.

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Hundreds in Philadelphia Mourn Michaela Harte McAreavey

Friends, family and members of various Philadelphia organizations attended a Mass on Sunday at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul to say goodbye to the slain teacher from Tyrone.

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GAA Ladies Bring It On Home

The national title that is. The Mairead Farrells are the 2010 North American and Philadelphia senior football champs and the Notre Dames the 2010 North American Intermediate Football champs.

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A Labor Day of Love for the Region’s GAA Teams

Footballers and hurlers from local teams are in Chicago this weekend for the national GAA championships. Bonus: Photos from Sunday’s senior football championships at Cardinal Dougherty.

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Gaelic Sport Action on Dougherty Field

The Mairead Farrells are the division champs of ladies junior Gaelic football again. But that wasn’t the only Gaelic sports action going on at Cardinal Dougherty Field over the weekend. Check out our “sports section!”

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Delco Gaels at the Causeway

Gaels Still Riding High After Their Tournament Play in Derry

The boys from Delco won more than a few games, though they were far from champs. But for the visitors, the trip was never just about Gaelic football.

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Three Big GAA Games This Weekend

Two championships are on the line at Cardinal Dougherty High School on Sunday. (And all of the teams are eager to play their championships next year at a new facility in Limerick.)

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Last Summer of Kicks and Sticks at Cardinal Dougherty

The GAA games go on for a few more months at the Olney high school, which is closing soon. Next year, it’s on to new digs in Limerick.

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