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          ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

Hong Kong will host the Asian Games on September 25/26 2010. A record turnout is expected. Teams from China, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Middle East, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and India will be looking to dethrone the six time mens champions on their home turf. The Hong Kong ladies will be looking to regain the trophy they last took home in Hong Kong in 2004.

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Inaugural Primary School Gaelic Football Championships

The inaugural Hong Kong GAA Primary School Gaelic Football championships took place on Wednesday 23 June 2010, in sunny Kings Park, Hong Kong. Over 70 boys and girls from Discovery College, Discovery Bay International School, Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section and French International School took part. Games were played on a 7 side, 10 a side and 12 a side basis. The four school teams were coached and organized by Damien Barry, JJ Neville, Sally Wong and Elaine Morgan. HKGAA club members and players William Murray, Shane Harmon and John Hone refereed the games.

This competition was the culmination of a pilot coaching scheme implemented by HKGAA, the Asian County Board and the GAA where a designated coach has been working in interested schools across Hong Kong and Asia. As well as the aforementioned schools, coaches Caolan McBreen and Barry Watters have also been running coaching sessions and clinics in Renaissance College, Singapore International School and Beacon Hill School with the help of teachers Joe Fahy, Tim Teehan and Declan Burke, over the last two years. Children from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Philippines, France and India to name but a few nationalities have been introduced to and participated in these training sessions and games.

Photos of the day can be viewed by clicking here

Kicking off the year

HK ladies first game was against a Japan combined team. We managed a victory but it was a

defence worked really hard and forced the Koreas to change their game. Katrina stuck like velco

was a tough final.

North Asian Games June 2010

Seamus, Walter and Frances were the sum total that the HK men could muster for the weekend but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in enthusiasm (and age!). The makeshift Seoul Aussie Bar accepted them with open arms and after 2 or 3 rounds of introductions they nearly pulled off the shock of the tournament by coming within a kick of a ball of upsetting tournament holders and favorites Seoul Celts in the first game of the day. They built on that despite (or because of) Seamus crying off injured (apparently hamstring but it was getting hot and there were girls with short skorts playing on another pitch) and Seoul Aussie Bar fought their way through to the Plate final against the Japan/Shanghai combined team. Walter demonstrated the best of Mayo wrestling skills in successfully pulling/dragging/humping the Shanghai star forward to the point of distraction and Seoul Aussie Bar ran out Plate winners in a tightly contested game. From there it gets a bit blurry as these things do but good times were had by all with Francis particularly enjoying the chance to get out of Hong Kong and smoke indoors for a change!

Inaugural Primary School Gaelic Football Championships

The inaugural Hong Kong GAA Primary School Gaelic Football championships took place on Wednesday 23 June 2010, in sunny Kings Park, Hong Kong. Over 70 boys and girls from Discovery College, Discovery Bay International School, Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section and French International School took part. Games were played on a 7 side, 10 a side and 12 a side basis. The four school teams were coached and organized by Damien Barry, JJ Neville, Sally Wong and Elaine Morgan. HKGAA club members and players William Murray, Shane Harmon and John Hone refereed the games.

This competition was the culmination of a pilot coaching scheme implemented by HKGAA, the Asian County Board and the GAA where a designated coach has been working in interested schools across Hong Kong and Asia. As well as the aforementioned schools, coaches Caolan McBreen and Barry Watters have also been running coaching sessions and clinics in Renaissance College, Singapore International School and Beacon Hill School with the help of teachers Joe Fahy, Tim Teehan and Declan Burke, over the last two years. Children from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Philippines, France and India to name but a few nationalities have been introduced to and participated in these training sessions and games.

Photos of the day can be viewed by clicking here

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The inaugural Hong Kong GAA Primary School Gaelic Football championships took place on Wednesday June the 23rd, in sunny Kings Park, Hong Kong. Over 70 boys and girls from Discovery College, Discovery Bay International School, Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section and French International School took part. Games were played on a 7 side, 10 a side and 12 a side basis. The four school teams were coached and organized by Damien Barry, JJ Neville, Sally Wong and Elaine Morgan. HKGAA club members and players William Murray, Shane Harmon and John Hone refereed the games.

The inaugural Hong Kong GAA Primary School Gaelic Football championships took place yesterday, Wednesday June the 23rd, in sunny Kings Park, Hong Kong. Over 70 boys and girls from Discovery College, Discovery Bay International School, Kiangsu Chekiang College International Section and French International School took part. Games were played on a 7 side, 10 a side and 12 a side basis. The four school teams were coached and organized by Damien Barry, JJ Neville, Sally Wong and Elaine Morgan. HKGAA club members and players William Murray, Shane Harmon and John Hone refereed the games.

The Hong Kong ladies will be looking to regain the trophy they last took home in Hong Kong in 2004.

To kick off the year on the right note, a social fooball gathering has been arranged for Saturday the 20th March from 4:15 to 7:00 pm in Happy Valley rugby pitch. This will consist of all games, played at a leisurely pace, consisting of as many players as we can fit on the pitch at the same time, in order to reduce running! There will be many MANY eskees pitch side filled with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for all participants. Dust off the boots, come on down and walk about for 10 minutes, have a chat, a cold beverage and a bit of a laugh about how rusty we all get in the off season.

Summer League starts April 17

Everyone is welcome - This year will see six mens teams taking to the field. Shenzhen will again make the road trip and this year the cream of the Hong Kong Dragons Aussie Rules team will attempt to take us on at our own game.

Teams from China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, the Middle East, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines and India will be looking to dethrone the six time champions on their home turf.

Hong Kong will host the Asian Games on October 9/10 2010. A record turnout is expected.

Kicking off the year

Everyone is welcome - This year will see six mens teams taking to the field. Shenzhen will again make the road trip and this year the cream of the Hong Kong Dragons Aussie Rules team will attaempt to take us on at our own game.

The Hong Kong ladies will be looking to regain the trophy they last took home in Hong Kong in 2004.

New members are always welcome, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability.
If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along.

Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to.

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section.

New members are always welcome, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability.
If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along.

''' New members are always welcom, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. \\

MEN'S ASIAN GAELIC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2009!

Hong Kong made history by completeing a four in a row in the Derek Brady Cup in Bangkok. Well done to everyone who travelled.

During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, \\

These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai \\

Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, \\

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting \\

fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. \\

Last Year

CONGRATULATIONS! MEN'S ASIAN GAELIC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2009!

Last Year

The All China Games will be held in Shenzhen on April 24. More details to follow.

|Happy Valley |Derek Ryan | Derek_Ryan@swissre.com|

All teams Sarah Milner slamteach@hotmail.com

Sarah Milner slamteach@hotmail.com

Everyone is welcome - This year will see six mens teams taking to the field. Shenzhen will again make the road trip and this year the cream of the
Hong Kong Dragons Aussie Rules team will attaempt to take us on at our own game.

All China Games will be held in Shenzhen on April 24. More details to follow.

Summer League starts April 17.

Gaelic Football 2010 kicks off with a social football session on Saturday March 20th.

Training will recommence on March 20th in Happy Valley at 4.30pm

Teams from China, Singapore, Japan Malaysia, the Middle East, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines and India will be looking to dethrone the six time champions on their home turf.

Teams from China, Singapore, Japan \\

HONG KONG WILL HOST THE ASIAN GAMES ON OCTOBER 9/10. A RECORD TURNOUT IS EXPECTED. TEAMS FROM CHINA, SINGAPORE, JAPAN,
MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE
SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF. OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY THEY LAST WON IN HONG KONG IN 2004.

          ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

        ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong

        ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

                  Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong 

                     ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

'''Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang.

the tours are as much about fun than anything else'''.

'''Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. \\

Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup). \\

in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. \\

\\

'''The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1996. \\

'''Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup). These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else'''.

'''The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1996.

Shenzhen will again make the road trip and this year the cream of the

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting

fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events.

''' New members are always welcom, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability.

INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE

MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA,\\

INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE
SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF.
OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY\\

THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND\\

MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF. OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY

TEAMS FROM CHINA, SINGAPORE, JAPAN,

 and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, 

 MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, 

 INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE 

TEAMS FROM CHINA, SINGAPORE, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF. OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY

HONG KONG WILL HOST THE ASIAN GAMES ON OCTOBER 9/10. A RECORD TURNOUT IS EXPECTED. TEAMS FROM CHINA, SINGAPORE, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF. OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY THEY LAST WON IN HONG KONG IN 2004.

Everyone is welcome - This year will see six mens teams taking to the field. Shenzhen will again make the road trip and this year the cream of the The Hong Kong Dragons Aussie Rules team will attaempt to take us on at our own game.

Hong Kong made history by completeing a four in a row in the Derek Brady Cup in Bangkok. Well done to everyone who travelled.

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section.

New members are always welcom, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along.

Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1996. Can you spot Tom Connolly ?

                               Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

                                         ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

                               Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

                               Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

HONG KONG WILL HOST THE ASIAN GAMES ON OCTOBER 9/10. A RECORD TURNOUT IS EXPECTED. TEAMS FROM CHINA, SINGAPORE, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA, THAILAND, TAIWAN, KOREA, PHILIPPINES AND INDIA WILL BE LOOKING TO DETHRONE THE SIX TIMES CHAMPIONS ON HOME TURF. OUR LADIES WILL BE LOOKING TO REGAIN THE TROPHY THEY LAST WON IN HONG KONG IN 2004.

                                    Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

                                                   ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

                                          Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

                                                      ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

                                               Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

                                                                 ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

                                                            ASIAN GAELIC GAMES HOSTS 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! MEN'S ASIAN GAELIC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2009!

Hong Kong made history by completeing a four in a row in the Derek Brady Cup in Bangkok. Well done to everyone who travelled.

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section.

New members are always welcom, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along.

Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to.

        Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong. 

We're always looking for new members, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along.

Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click HERE for all the latest news and goings on.

September Training Times

This weekend the club heads to Bangkok for the ALL ASIAN GAMES. We have 4 teams travelling - 2 ladies teams and 2 mens teams. We will keep you updated over the weekend .....

This weekend the club heads to Bangkok for the All Asian Games. We have 4 teams travelling - 2 ladies teams and 2 mens teams. We will keep you updated over the weekend .....

TRAINING CONTINUES on Monday, September 28th AT 7.15 PM AT Happy Valley

The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1996. Can you spot Johnny Morris ?

TRAINING CONTINUES on Thursday, September 17th AT 8.45 PM AT Happy Valley

TRAINING CONTINUES on Monday, September 14th AT 7.15 PM AT Happy Valley

TRAINING CONTINUES on Wednesday, September 9th AT 7.30 PM AT Happy Valley

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August-September Training Times

TRAINING CONTINUES next Monday, September 7th AT 8.45 PM AT Happy Valley for MEN

                                     Saturday September 5th:

                         South China Games 2009 --- Shenzhen

This Saturday sees the Ladies and Mens teams do battle in Shenzhen in hope of claiming the title of South China Champions 2009. A tough competitive day of Gaelic football is no doubt in store, followed by drink, spraoi, craic agus ceol provided by our excellent hosts Shenzhen GAA.Please make the effort to get up there and represent Hong Kong!!!!

The pitch for Saturday is Futian in Shenzhen. The easiest way to get there is go to the Huanggang border crossing and it's five mins by taxi the other side.

Two different crossings one for the MTR East Rail Line and the other for the express bus services from HK. The MTR crossing does not issue visas so if you need the visa you need to take the bus. The bus from Wanchai takes about 45mins and costs 45HKD. There are bus 6 lines: Jordan, Kowloon departs from Scout Centre, Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (5 mins walk from Jordan MTR). Mongkok, Kowloon departs from Portland Street, near Metropark Hotel Mongkok (exit from Prince Edward Hotel). Wanchai, Hong Kong Island departs from Wanchai Ferry Bus Terminus. Kwun Tong, Kowloon departs from Lam Tin MTR, stops at Kwun Tong APM Shopping Plaza and Kwun Tong Rd, Kowloon Bay MTR. Tsuen Wan departs from Discovery Park Bus Terminus (10 mins walk from Tsuen Wan MTR). Kam Sheng Road departs from Kam Sheung Road West Rail Station. Games are from 12pm-4pm so given the time at the border we would need to leave at 10.30.

The below is the address of the pitch: Address: Shenzhen bin he lu & fu qiang lu jiao hui chu (Tian¡¯an shu ma cheng hou mian).

TRAINING CONTINUES next Wednesday, September 2nd AT 7.15 PM AT Happy Valley.

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TRAINING CONTINUES next Monday, AUGUST 31st AT 7.15 PM AT Happy Valley.

                                     Saturday August 29th:

       HKGAA Inter-Provincial and Tri-Nations Gaelic Football Tournament

Saturday August 29th at Hong Kong Football Club will see the running of the first ever HKGAA Inter-Provincial (for men) and Tri-Nations (for women) Gaelic Football tournament.

The competition will see the mighty men of Ulster, Munster, Connaught and Leinster battle it out for glory on the day, while the ladies of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand will compete for the international title.

Regardless of age, ability, fitness levels or doctors advice, come out and represent your home province or nation, or else become an honorary member of one of the teams for the day.

First game kicks-off at 3pm in HK Football Club on Saturday, August 29th.

Captains for each province and nation are listed below and are currently busy recruiting squad members out of their Summer hibernation and semi-retirement, so please let your captain know of your availability on the day.

Team Captains:

Munster: Capt: Damien Barry Vice: Derek Ryan

Connaught: Capt: Walter Ellicott Vice: Simon Galvin

Ulster: Capt: Ross Bolton Vice: Liam McCartan

Leinster: Capt: Andy Gardner Vice: Steve Martin

Ireland: Capt: Elaine Morgan

New Zealand: Capt: Bianca Vowell

Australia: Capt: Kristy Hutt

TRAINING CONTINUES THIS Wednesday, AUGUST 26th AT 7.15 PM AT Happy Valley.

The event kicks-off at 3.30pm in HK Football Club on August 29th.

Capt: To be confirmed.

Capt: Antje Keim

TRAINING CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND AT 3.45 PM AT HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

        !!Two important upcoming events for your social calender:   

Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong.

           Two important upcoming events for your social calender:   

Two important upcoming events for your social calender:

TRAINING CONTINUES TONIGHT, AUGUST 17TH AT 7.15 PM AT HAPPY VALLEY RUGBY PITCH.

August Training Times

TRAINING CONTINUES TONIGHT, AUGUST 17TH AT 7.15 PM AT HAPPY VALLEY RUGBBY PITCH.

TRAINING CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT 3.45 PM AT HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

Summer League 2009

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Sunday at 3pm and join in. This Sunday is when it all kickstarts so get down and represent your local team.In the coming weeks, training and games will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness, especially newcomers and will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

Sat-1-Aug HKFC 4-6 Sat-8-Aug HKFC 4-6 Sat-15-Aug HKFC 4-6 Mon-17-Aug HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-19-Aug HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-22-Aug HKFC 4-6 Mon-24-Aug HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-26-Aug HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-29-Aug HKFC 4-6 Mon-31-Aug HV 7.30-9.00

Wed-2-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-5-Sep Shenzhen 6.00-7.30 Mon-7-Sep HV 9.00-10.30 Wed-9-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-12-Sep HV 6.00-7.30 Mon-14-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-16-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-19-Sep HV 6.00-7.30 Mon-21-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-23-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Mon-28-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-30-Sep HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-3-Oct HV 6.00-7.30 Mon-5-Oct HV 7.30-9.00 Wed-7-Oct HV 7.30-9.00 Sat-10-Oct HV 6.00-7.30 Mon-12-Oct HV 7.30-9.00

TRAINING CANCELLED TONIGHT (THURSDAY 18TH JUNE)- PITCH UNAVAILABLE.

Summer League Finals take place this Saturday, 20th June, at Kings Park. 3pm Start, followed by buffet, drinks and awards in the Kings Park Clubhouse.

Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong.

Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session

Thursday 4th June, HKFC, 8.15 - 10pm Training

Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session Next GAA Session

Saturday 23rd May, Shenzhen, 4pm kick-off

Saturday 23rdth May, Shenzhen, 4pm kick-off

Saturday 16th May, Kings Park, 3pm kick-off

Tuesday 12th May, Kings Park, 7:30pm

Next GAA Session Next Gaa Session Next Gaa Session

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 4pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness, especially newcomers and will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 3pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness, especially newcomers and will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 4pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness, especially newcomers and will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

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Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong.

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 4pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness especially newcomers and will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 4pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness especially newcomers, will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

This years Summer League promises to be bigger and better than ever so get down to Happy Valley this Saturday at 4pm and join in. Training will be geared to suit every level of ability and fitness especially newcomers, will no doubt be followed by a few sociable cool beverages in one of Happy Valleys fine drinking establishments.If your looking for a new hobbie, a bit of fun, a way to keep fit or if you just want to meet lads and lassies that are as fond of having the craic as you are, then just give it a go!!!!

Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong.

Summer League 2009

Welcome to the home of Gaelic Football in Hong Kong.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

In the website, you should find plenty of information, photographs about the what's going on at the club, it's brief but interesting history, info on how to join, go training, play in the Summer League, who to contact, when is training, the social events, the tours etc

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album08/HKGAA1996.sized.jpg|The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1996. Can you spot Johnny Morris ?

The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section. We're always looking for new members, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click HERE for all the latest news and goings on.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

In the website, you should find plenty of information, photographs about the what's going on at the club, it's brief but interesting history, info on how to join, go training, play in the Summer Legue, who to contact, when is training, the social events, the tours etc

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section. We're always looking for new members, young or old, guys or girls, of whatever ability. If you're new to HK or gaelic football, please contact one of our committee members to find out how or when you can come along. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click HERE for all the latest news and goings on.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taken seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. The club also has an expanding children's section. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click HERE for all the latest news and goings on.

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. 2008 will also see the club restart its kids section. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click HERE for all the latest news and goings on.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taking seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album08/HKGAA1996.sized.jpg|The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1997. Can you spot Johnny Morris ?

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album08/HKGAA1996.sized.jpg|The first HKGAA party that travelled to the Philippines way back in 1997

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup) These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year. The HKGAA are the reigning Men's Asian Champions. Whilst the football is taking seriously around the business end of the season, the tours are as much about fun than anything else.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup). These followed on from tours to Dubai, exotic Dublin, Singapore and Shanghai in the previous year.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957_001.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

http://www.gaa.hk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Penang-2008&id=IMG_0957_001|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. 2008 will also see the club restart its kids section. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click here for all the latest news and goings on.

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. 2008 will also see the club restart its kids section. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click here for our newsletter. It will take a few minutes to download.

Paddy on the spot has the latest from Ping Pong Penang below!!

ASIAN GAMES 2008

Saturday Morning In the spirit of what the Jockey club has done for Hong Kong, the Asian Gaelic Games 2008 is brought to you as a 2 mile horse racing festival of jumping...... 9:12......and we're off

The Hong Kong Ladies B team under the mount of Ruth Wynne got off to a flyer, reaching the first fence of HKSB and cleared it with room to spare.

Next up were the Hong Kong Mens B team, who with buckshot getting on the whip a little early in the race, stumbled at the first fence to Singapore C team, they then regained composure with great agility and ably cleared a hefty Taiwan fence!!

The Hong Kong Mens A team had the bit between their teeth from an early start off time, and so far have dealt well with the challanges of both Sngapore A and Japan A. There is a question of juicing in the Hong Kong camp, as this horse looks very strong....urine testing post race has not been ruled out.

The spotters are on the course and have reported that the Hong Kong ladies A team, although unseen at this stage is being held up toward the back of the field by Steve Martin. They are due at 1pm to tackle the Malaysia A fence, and then at 3pm against the water jump that is Shanghai A.

Saturday Evening Update!

With the Saturday evening Penang bend rounded, the latest we have from the Asian Gaelic games Group 1 Challange is as follows:

HK Mens A team has cleared all 5 fences in front of them, some tough competition in Shanghai and Dubai, but the surprise horse so far has been Qatar putting it up to the steamroller that is HK.

The Mens B team has fought off the challange of Malaysia in its latest clearance, and has now positioned itself on the rail, and in the quarter final of the plate.

The Ladies A team took off like a juggernaut when they were found at the halfway point of the course, going through their first two fences, not even going over them, when it came to Shanghai A, their tails were up, and they cleared it with 5 points to spare......they have one more fence to go on Sunday morning in the shape of Singapore A, but Elaine Morgan’s mount has already positioned itself in the semi-finals of the cup with the usual horses present from the last couple of years...Korea, Dubai, Singapore A and our own Hong Kong A.

The Ladies B team has put together a wonderful race so far......it would remind you of sea biscuit...full of heart and determination. Unfortunately they’ve come up against some very high fences in Korea A and Dubai A, but they’ve done themselves proud and are hitting the home straight with a final sprint for the plate.

As we round onto the home straight today we’ll give it to you like this..... Hong Kong Mens A are heading the field with a semi-final place, John O and Cozie have the whip out, but have not engaged it yet. The mens B team is overcoming all obstacles in their way and have run very smartly into a quarter final plate position, showing that it’s not always the sprinters that bring home the silverware. The Ladies A team is cruising up the field at a ferocious pace with a semi-final of the cup lurking over the next furlong. The Ladies B team have their ears back, the blinkers on and are in a bowl final.......it’s all to race for at the moment!!!!

Sunday Morning

And the latest update we have from the course sees the Hong Kong men’s A team going head to head with Korea A, 2 furlongs out, or in layman’s terms in the semi-finals. The Ladies A team stumbles at the Singapore A fence this morning, but this had little effect as they were already in the semi-final against Dubai ladies A later in the day. Perhaps hitting that fence will spur them on to greater things....just the shock they needed!

The story of the day has to come from calls for a judicial review of the way the Japan ladies played.....there was great surprise when they lost their final qualifing round game to the combined team (Japan didn't score anything!) a fact which saw them go into the bowl final (which they subsequently won, beating the same combined team by 8 points to no score ... go figure!).....this act sees the Hong Kong Ladies B team promoted to the plate semi-final where they're in the running with Shanghai A....this could be a tough hurdle for the Ladies B team, who have galloped valiantly to this point, and could be forced out by this unseating of the Japanese rider.

Stay tuned for the latest as we approach the final furlongs in this intriguing race

Sunday Afternoon....Latest!

As if a re-run of the same race last year, the Ladies A team faced off against Dubai over the second last hurdle, and after losing a key player in Leesa in the last group game, this was always going to be a tough affair. Nip and tuck is how it went....but unfortunately the Dubai ladies got their nose in front to the tune of one point....and our Ladies A team fall at a familiar hurdle at the semi-final stage.

The Ladies B team had a very tough task laid out in front of them, an uphill struggle facing an A team in a plate semi-final, but equip themselves well they did, holding firm for much of the game, but falling in the end to the Shanghai Ladies A team.

The Mens B team, as if taking a leaf out of the others book, played hard and fast (I know who was on the team, it's a figure of speech), before falling in extra time to Dubai B in the plate quarter final. Dubai B were the eventual winners of the Plate and have since been severely warned by the ACB for using an A team player in their quarter final and semi final games.

Which leaves only one Hong Kong team remaining....the Mens A team, the Stallions of the race....they face off in their second to final jump against a stout Korean team...who's claim to fame last year was beating the Hong Kong mens A team (and they have a framed signed Hong Kong jersey with the scoreline to prove it!!), while the other competitors left in the race are the Singapore A team against the dark horse of the race...Qatar.

Continuation of the Juggernaut

The latest has Hong Kong Mens A team charging up the hill toward the finish line....they've not only cleared the second last hurdle...they cleared it in a canter...Hong Kong Mens A 2-9, Korea A 1-3. It's a neck in neck race now to the finish between Hong Kong and Singapore A, who dealt with the troublesome Qatar earlier. The final is scheduled for around 5, get your bets down, your beverage in hand and cross whatever bodily extremeties provide you with luck....hold onto your hats people, here we go!!!!

The finish line has been Reached

As with all good things...they must come to an end, and the Hong Kong mens A team arrived at the finish line just a couple of moments ago after besting Singapore in what can best be described as a "Physical affair". To be more honest it looked like the finishing stretch of the Aintree Grand National, with bodies' littering the course everywhere and just the sturdy few making it over the line to a deafening roar. Singapore have been on the end of some beatings by Hong Kong over the last few years, and it seems in this final has decided that the fair option was not going to work to their advantage, so they decided to add some weight to the Hong Kong saddle in the shape of pulling and dragging. Our mighty men took on the battle and stuck to the game plan...points will win most games, and so it was that Hong Kong came out on top 0-8 to 0-3.

A wonderful win....three in a row for the Men's A team, the B team and the Ladies teams fought valiently but unfortunately succumbed to stronger opposition in some cases, to bad luck in others.

For now, thats all from Patrick, hope the gang in Ping Pong Penang have a mighty session tonight, and even though there is no Tierney this year, surely with 2 flights to get home, someone is going to get left behind.

The main entourage land back at 10:30 tomorrow night, pints and more in delaney's I'm guessing, but keep checking the website for further updates as to the celebrations, the commiserations, and the many many stories after the weekend.

2008 Club Updates

2008 AGM

The 2008 AGM coincided with the year end Christmas Party - JJ Neville was re-elected as the Club Chairperson and Ruth Wynne was appointed as the Club's President for the year - congratulations to both. The AGM was followed by the Christmas Party, winners of the annual awards are contained elsewhere on the site. Congrats to all.

The Dublin Jack Men's and Solas Ladies' Summer League

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Congratulations to all winners and all participants of the Social Summer League.

Saturday 28 June was the culmination and the crescendo of two months of fierce competition, hits, slagging, jeering, bitching, moaning - the likes of which has never been experienced before - with some very good football thrown in as well. In all seriousness, some of the play was extremely competitive.

The tables and results page has been updated. Roll on 2009 !

All China Games - Beijing 2008

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v286/42/42/877995023/n877995023_3217440_8096.jpg | Team trip to the Great Wall

The All China Games were held in Beijing on June 7th.

Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Shenzhen and Hong Kong took part in separate ladies and mens competitions.

Beijing Ladies came out victorious in the Ladies competition and Shanghai beat Beijing in the final of the Men's competition. Congratulations to all who participated.

The HKGAA would like to thank the Beijing organisers for the work and dedication that they put into organising the event.

Membership Renewal

Membership forms can be downloaded from the 'Club' section. Make sure you get your form in quickly to get your full twelve months' worth of benefits! Membership will be on a four quarter basis - members will receive notification of membership expiry as it arises.

Major past events

Kilmacud Crokes Sevens - Dublin

Follow the results by clicking here

Hong Kong broke new ground again this year by competing in the Kilmacud Crokes Sevens. Unfancied at the start, Hong Kong were drawn in Group 2, playing on the main pitches, up against Bryansford (Down), Cregan Kickhams (Antrim), and Tuam Stars (Galway). The only disappointment HK caused the spectators was the failure to produce a team of Chinese players.

First up was Bryansford, a tight game in the first half, HK stole an early lead but Bryansford battled back, displaying some of the guise that made them the 3 time champions of the Kilmacud Sevens, previous year's semi finalists and one of the favourites for the favourites, to lead by a point at half time. The second half started tight, but HK pressed the accelerator and eventually won out by 8-9 to 4-12, causing a few raised eyebrows. At the same time, sports radio news desks reported the win as a shock win, and the Ladbrokes odds tumbled to 25-1 from 100-1 before the start of the second game.

Against Tuam Stars in the second match, HK started well converting point after point to lead 5 points to 1 point when a Tuam player came out the worse from Cozie's shoulder charge. A long break in play interupted HK's control on the game and Tuam fought back to lead by a point at half time. The second half remained tight, before HK sped away again, and also hitting the post time and again. Somehow though a 5pt lead was not good enough and two late goals, one with the last kick of the game, caused Tuam to win by 2points. Disappointing in the end, the game was in the bag twice. In the end the result did not matter as Cregan Kickhams, won both their first two games, and qualification from the group would go to the winner of the last game between Kickhams and HK.

The tiredness that showed late in the TUam game continued from the start against Kickhams. It was here when HK was properly introduced to Sevens Ulster style. Kickhams scored almost with every possession. HK chased goals but could not break down the Kickhams flat defence. In the end a large margin of victory for Kickhams. Fair play, by far the better side, but the score did not reflect HK's chances and share of possession in the game.

Overall, HK performed very well and provided great exposure for the game in Hong Kong and indeed across Asia. A huge thanks to all the supporters from across Ireland and those from Asia who came along to support. A very big thanks to jim Chester and Cognitive Solutions for sponsoring the team. And to Tsunami and Kukri for arranging late on the kit for the event.

Sadly the closesness of Kilmacud caused HK to miss out on the All China Games - the absence of so many players, wives and girlfriends made it impossible to get teams from Dublin via Hong Kong to Dalian in a week.

All China Games 2007 - Dalian

http://www.daliangaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/dscf05621.jpg | Location for the China Games

The 2007 All China Games were held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen took part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Unfortunately Hong Kong were unable to make the event this year. It would have been the 4th trip of the year for many after Dubai, Singapore and Dublin.

Beijing Ladies came out victorious in the Ladies competition and Shanghai beat Dalian in the final of the Men's competition. Congratulations to all.

More information can be obtained here

Guinness Asian Gaelic Games - Singapore 2007

The Men's A beat Singapore in the final. D'exiles won the Plate competition. Men's B were beaten in the B cup semi-final. The ladies A beaten in the cup semi-final. Check out the Gallery for photos of the weekend- being updated.

http://photos-711.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v82/163/32/668610711/n668610711_150509_9654.jpg | Here's some of our fanatical supporters RESULTS OVER THE WEEKEND FOR HK TEAMS ARE BEING UPDATED ON THE WEBSITE - Click here

The Asian Games took place in Singapore on 23/24 June 2007. The HKGAA travelled with 6 and 1/2 teams to Singapore - 4 mens and 2 and 1/2 ladies, in all over 100 from HK. Over 40 teams from all over Asia - Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam competed to become the ladies and mens Asian Gaelic Football Champions.
http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album61/Asians_Singapore_030.sized.jpg | 2007 Asian Games - D'Exiles - Plate winners

The HKGAA would like to thank the Singapore Gaelic Lions for their work and dedication that they put into organising the event.

Gaelic Football - Next Training Sessions

Ladies and Men now have separate training sessions most evenings in Happy Valley, please check on the Football Section of What's Happening for the latest times and schedule. Men's A Panel and the B,C & D Panel are also training at different times - please check website and follow e-mails.

We're looking for new playing members

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album45/IMG_0164.jpg| The club on tour in Shanghai at the Asian Gaelic Games Interested in playing gaelic football??

The game is suitable to anyone interested in team sports - rugby, soccer, netball, basketball, Aussie rules and incorporates most of the skills involved in those games. We have separate men's and ladies teams, but often train at the same time and always hold joint social events.

Alan Baxter will take responsibility for the co-ordination of the men and Nora Ni Mhuimhneachain will co-ordinate the ladies. Please e-mail either of them to find out about training, the Summer League and the upcoming tours.

Social members can join by contacting Shane Harmon. Dedicated training sessions will be provided for all standards throughout the season. Most sessions are followed by social gatherings.

Click on "what's on" section for the upcoming training sessions and latest events. Everyone is welcome to try the game before joining the club.

Dublin Jack Gaelic Football League 2007

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album49/Summer_League_Poster.sized.jpg| Played over six weeks, the League finished up on Saturday 26th May at Kings Park, with teams competing in knock out format for the Feargal Cleary Cup (Men) and the Jo Lacy Cup (Ladies). High drama all afternoon, Father Murphys had to win their last league game to ensure a semi final against what had been the whipping boys O'Tooles, a very tight game was released into life, when JJ Neville put on his clown suit and started taking kick outs for St Kevins, ensuring a comfortable victory for Father Murphys. They did not have it all their own way against the O Tooles though, and goal of the tournament came when Kinsella sent in a 45yard pass over the defence to the hands of Rory Hussey who finished calmly. That was not enough to stop Father Murphys who were to play a rampant Kowloon Kickhams in a energy sapping final. Father Murphys won by a narrow point 6-6 to 6-5 in what was a game of high quality from both sides.

In the Ladies, Na Fianna, winners of the league could not find a way past the Setantas goalkeeper in their semi and were beaten by the odd goal. Setantas met a strong Colmcilles in the final and could find no match for the running of McMullan and Keim, with Colmcilles winning out in the end.

Overall it was a hugely successful league with about 150 players playing over 2 months in 8 teams. Whilst there'll be 10 month gap to the next league, new players are always welcome and there's still time to sign up to our tour to Singapore at the end of June, or Dalian in September. If you are interested e-mail Alan Baxter or Nora Ni Mhuimhneachain if you are interested in playing. The club caters for all standards, whether you have or haven't played the game or know what the game is about.

Membership Renewal

Membership forms can be downloaded from the 'Club' section. Make sure you get your form in quickly to get your full twelve months' worth of benefits! Membership will be on a four quarter basis - members will receive notification of membership expiry as it arises.

Upcoming Social Events

It's heads down at long last for the Asian Games in Singapore. Between now and then, the St Pats are hosting a Blooms Night at the China Club on Saturday 16th June, where extracts from Joyce will be recited on the evening by the Society's members. Please contact Orla for more details.

Lan Kwai Fong Puc Fada

Thursday 15th March, Lan Kwai Fong - it promised to be the maddest event in the club's history and it was! Off the scale, there'll be pictures here shortly. Thankfully, although one sliothar was fired at the speed of 70kph at one bar and hit the sign above, there were no other serious incidents and the club remains claim free. Off the scale, there'll be pictures here shortly but you can watch the Star News report by clicking here

Music Quiz

Well done and thanks to everyone who turned up at the recent Music Quiz in Delaneys. We managed to raise over HK$25,000 for Enlighten Hong Kong, a charity that raises awareness for those suffering with epilepsy.

Dubai Gulf Games 2007

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Friday-Football/CIMG0957.sized.jpg| Hong Kong A beaten by a solitary last minute point by Limivady in the final The club sent its Mens A team to compete in the excellently organised Gulf Games in Dubai in January this year. Twelve teams competed in the Mens A Cup section, and the team did very well in winning all five of its league games in difficult hot conditions, before meeting old foes Dubai in the semi final. After serving up the game of the tournament in the Asian Gaelic Games semi final, they served up another cracker in Dubai, with Hong Kong playing their best football yet. In the final against a strong Limavady Wolfhounds senior team from Derry, Hong Kong failed to take advantage of the first half wind and early opportunities - losing out by a last minute point. A total of 30 club members traveled to Dubai. Well done to Cozie (captain) and the lads on a great effort. Congratulations to Dubai Celts on a great event, the event also coincided with the Vodafone All Stars Tour. The HK results over the weekend were:-

Final - Hong Kong lost by a single point to Limavady, Co Derry. 3-5 to 4-1
Semi-final - vs Dubai HK won by 7 points
Game 5 - vs St Vincents B - HK won by about 8 goals.
Game 4 - vs Neasdon Gaels - HK won a close game 1-5 to 1-2.
Game 3 - vs Limavady B - HK won by several goals
Game 2 - vs Dubai B - 'After a lax first half HK took over in the second half.'
Game 1 - vs Fulham Irish, London - HK won by about 11 goals

Upcoming Tours

HKGAA's highlight of the year is the annual Asian Gaelic Games (June 2007), which this year is being held in Singapore. It true Singapore style, we expect that it will be an event that will outdo all others. The club is looking forward to sending a number of teams as well a contingent of supporters. More details will be made available to members later. But for anyone that doesn't know, the event is more than just a football tournament.

Asian Gaelic Games - Shanghai 2006

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album45/270093095_361d3c1128_001.jpg| Antje Keim of Hong Kong in the Ladies Semi-final v Shanghai, 2006 The 2006 Asian Gaelic Games were hosted by Shanghai Gaelic Football Club last September for the 2nd year in succession. Over 30 teams competed over two days and 4 pitches in the hope of becoming the Mens and Ladies Gaelic Football Champions. In the ladies section, our A team won all before them on Saturday before competing against Beijing in the semi-final (a repeat of the previous year) with Hong Kong this time coming out on top. A final against Dubai A, HK's fast becoming arch rivals loomed, and the team was unlucky to lose by a single point after extra time, the 2nd time in 4 years that the ladies have lost in that way. Congratulations to Dubai and also to Hong Kong's Antje Keim for winning player of the tournament. Our B team competed brilliantly in the B competition topping their league on the Saturday by winning 6 and drawing one of their games. A gruesome day, their reward was to be prompted into the A Cup quarter final against Dubai A. Despite trying their best, they could not match the eventual champions and exited the competition graciously knowing they beat all their peers and would have faired well against most other A team sides.

In the Men's Competition our B team started off to a draw against Taiwan A in the "A" competition. Despite going an early two goals up against Japan A in their next game, injuries started to kick in and they eventually lost out by 4 points. A further defeat to Korea, saw them exit the competition only to strangely resurrect themselves in the Plate with most of the same teams that they played the day before. An early morning Sunday defeat to a decent Taiwan side, saw them hit the stalls early.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album45/IMG_0677.jpg|The Hong Ladies B team Our Men's A team chugged along nicely on Saturday getting their game in order for the Sunday's semis. Coming out on top, an open semi final draw resulted in a semi against the competitions other top side - Dubai. A very tense early Sunday morning game, Hong Kong pulled away early before Dubai clawed it back by half time. Again HK pulled away, winning a tension filled encounter. For many it was more difficult to watch if you were a Hong Kong supporter, given Hong Kong's extra time defeat to Dubai in the previous year. Acknowledgment must be given to Dubai for the manner and the spirit they played this game. Hong Kong's opponents in the final was Singapore. Singapore, with a depleted squad (because of non-travelers) did very well to get to the final beating arch rivals Japan and the hosts Shanghai in an exciting quarter final. However, Singapore struggled to keep up with a full flowing Hong Kong side who won out by seven goals in a game commentated on by the legendary Micheal O Muircheartaigh - who commented that Singapore would have more of a chance against King Kong than Hong Kong. Congratulations to Singapore for fighting to the end and to our own Will Murray who won the Player of the Tournament.

A huge thanks and congratulations to Shanghai, the hosts, for the wonderful attentive organization. Blessed with great facilities, they made the most out of them and all from Hong Kong had a great weekend. Enjoy the well earned break from hosting the event, as we look forward to Singapore in June 2007.

Our Sponsors - Delaney's

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album55/Dublin_logo.thumb.jpg http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album55/Delaneys.thumb.jpg| The HKGAA is proud to be sponsored and supported by the Delaney's Group. The Dublin Jack and Delaney's Wanchai is the scene of many club nights and events. All members are entitled to discount at all Delaney's Group outlets on food, drink and merchandise. The HKGAA's trophy cabinet is located in Delaney's Wanchai, location of many cups won over recent years and the club's very important Summer League trophies. Delaneys also operate the clubhouse at King's Park, the location of the annual Summer League.

Dragon Boating 2007

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/dragonboat2005/grasshoppers_heading_to_race_2.jpg| No-Gooood Grasshoppers, Stanley 2005 Sadly the club will not be entering a team in this year's Dragon Boat Festival on account that it falls only a few days before the Asian Games - bah humbug ! We will be back however. However, if you are still interested in paddling, and not too football orientated please contact Anna Gamvros, who might be able to sort you out with another bunch of paddlers. Sorry all for the inconvenience, but the football comes first.

official website.

Ireland signs Work Holiday Scheme

Ireland has recently signed a work holiday visa scheme with Hong Kong. The scheme will allow Irish passport holders under the age of 30 (to be confirmed) obtain a one year work holiday visa for Hong Kong and vice versa. The scheme is limited to 100 visas per year each way. Details may be obtained from the Hong Kong Consulate in Dublin or the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin. Anyone intending to apply under the scheme should also contact any of the committee to find out more details and obtain more information about life in Hong Kong. The same applies to anyone intending to move to Hong Kong.

Are you interested in moving to Hong Kong - there are plenty of opportunities for teachers and accountants and other professions. Let us know and we can point you in the right direction. Contact us on HKGAA

It's a Pub Quiz

The grand tradition of the great GAA pub quiz continues in 2008. Forget the Beijing Olympics… this is the battle of the century. Mark your diaries with

PUB QUIZ

Venue: Delaney’s Wan Chai

Date: Friday 24th October

Time: Kick off at 7:30ish

The MC of the night combines the power of George W. Bush with the charisma of George Clooney… well he’s the President and he tells a good yarn.

Get yourself into teams of four.

Give yourselves a ROCKING name

Come on down to Delaney’s Wan Chai and find out whose worthy of Croke or just croaking. (Can you tell I watch the Weakest Link?)

More details to follow!

CyberRun for Rehab

Get fit(ter) for a good cause! Plus have some fun along the way!

Get yourself entered in this year’s CyberRun for Rehab and then get yourself to Cyberport to join in the fun.

The important info:

Date: 23-11-2008 (Sunday) Time: 09:00-13:00 Venue: Cyberport

It will cost you $100 minimum to enter. You CAN give more IF you want to. To enter go to http://www.cyberrun .hk/

The even more important info:

We are NOT entering as a team… you need to sign up as a big individual. However, you CAN get together in groups of three or four and enter the “open team” option. You must have AT LEAST one man or one woman in your team. Sorry girls that means no women’s-only girl-power teams!

The most important info:

We will meet up as a mob and try to pretty much move as a force of nature through the throngs. Uniform to be advised but something photo worthy. Afterwards, we’ll take our smelly/sweaty selves to Dublin Jacks for a well earned drink. You may even like to try one of those beer things that seem so popular with the young uns these days!!!

*NEW Jingle Bells are here again

Yes, it almost time for the fat jolly bloke in the red suit to come a-calling again. Have you been naughty (lucky buggers) or nice this year? Come along to… DELANEY’S WAN CHAI TO FEAST ON THE JOY OF THE SEASON!

When: 29th November

More details to follow but our very own Santa (Noelie) is being mighty generous so it’d be great (grand some would say) to see ye all there.

*NEW HKGAA AGM

Date: 29th November (just before the Xmas Feast… sample a glass of Christmas cheer while you revel in the financial report! It’ll be short and sweet).

Some people may recall that we had our last AGM in March, so this seems a tad early. However, the last one was a trifle late… and since we are possibly making a bid for the Asian Gaelic Games, the new committee needs to be in place ASAP. Come for the meeting, stay for the supper!!!

The Dublin Jack Men's and Solas Ladies' Summer League

2007 Club Updates

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957.sized.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia) for Asian Gaelic Games, Beijing (All China Games), Bangkok (Asian Invitational) and Taiwan (Murav Cup)

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/Penang-2008/IMG_0957.jpg|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia), Beijing, Taiwan and Bangkok

http://http://www.gaa.hk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Penang-2008&id=IMG_0957|Some of the HK contingent at the Asian Gaelic Games in Penang. During 2008 the HKGAA had organised tours to Penang (Malaysia), Beijing, Taiwan and Bangkok

Jingle Bells are here again

HKGAA AGM

Jingle Bells are here again

HKGAA AGM

Date: 29th November (just before the Xmas Feast… sample a glass of Christmas cheer while you revel in the financial report! It’ll be short and sweet).

When: 29th November

Guinness Asian Gaelic Games - Penang 2008

Just a couple of weeks before the Asian Championships kickoff in Penang on Oct 10th-12th. It's time to pull out all the stops...get the last of that fitness program finished...get injuries seen to.

Most importantly, stock up on protein, cut out the junk food and minimise the alcohol. (Note it didn't say stop, we don't want total shock to damage those bodies!)

We are 6-7 training sessions away from the first of our games. It would be great if as many people come down to those sessions as possible to get used to playing as a team.

For details on upcoming sessions click here

The story of the day has to come from calls for a judicial review of the way the Japan ladies played.....there was great surprise when they lost their final qualifing round game to the combined team (Japan didn't score anything!) a fact which saw them go into the bowl final .....this act sees the Hong Kong Ladies B team promoted to the plate semi-final where they're in the running with Shanghai A....this could be a tough hurdle for the Ladies B team, who have galloped valiantly to this point, and could be forced out by this unseating of the Japanese rider.

The story of the day has to come from calls for a judicial review of the way the Japan ladies played.....there was great surprise when they lost a game to the combined team (Japan didn't score anything!) a fact which saw them go into the bowl final (note: they hammered the same combimed team in the final by 8 points to no score).....this act sees the Hong Kong Ladies B team promoted to the plate semi-final where they're in the running with Shanghai A....this could be a tough hurdle for the Ladies B team, who have galloped valiantly to this point, and could be forced out by this unseating of the Japanese rider.

The story of the day has to come from calls for a judicial review of the way the Japan ladies played.....it would appear that they threw a game purposefully in order to get into the bowl final.....this act sees the Hong Kong Ladies B team promoted to the plate semi-final where they're in the running with Shanghai A....this could be a tough hurdle for the Ladies B team, who have galloped valiantly to this point, and could be forced out by this unseating of the Japanese rider.

The Mens B team, as if taking a leaf out of the others book, played hard and fast (I know who was on the team, it's a figure of speech), before falling in the bowl semi-final.

The Ladies B team has put together a wonderful race so far......it would remind you of sea biscuit...full of heart and determination. Unfortunately they’ve come up against some very high fences in Korea A and Dubai A, but they’ve done themselves proud and are hitting the home straight with a final sprint for the bowl.

Hong Kong Mens A are heading the field with a semi-final place, JohNO and Cozie have the whip out, but have not engaged it yet.

We'll have more as it comes in on the wires......!

Sunday Morning....Latest!

Sunday Morning....Pending!

The Hong Kong Ladies B team under the mount of Ruth Wynn got off to a flyer, reaching the first fence of HKSB and cleared it with

So far so good in the Asian Games 2008 Grade 1 challenge brought to you by Patrick Power bookmaking....stay tuned!!!!

As alarming at this sounds Paddy appears to have gone missing. He was last seen at lunch yesterday with pint in hand and has not yet returned. So just to update you until the funny man himself has been located the results of yesterday and going into today are as follows: A Men won all games - although it has been stated that it is one of the toughest competitions yet. Womens A are out to prove that they too are a force to be reckoned with and also go into day two unbeaten. Mens B start their day off in the Plate quarter final and Ladies B in the bowl Semi Final. Things are definately geeing up for a great day. Over and out from a random roving reporter.

Hopefully Paddy will be found to give you a more indepth report soon .....

The Hong Kong Mens team had the bit betwee their teeth from an early start off time, and so far have dealt well with the challanges of

Watch this space for the latest updates on the Asian Games!!

Four teams are heading off on Friday to attend the Games.

Ladies A

Ladies B

Men's A

Men's B

MENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Monday 6th Oct at 8.45-10.30pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 6th Oct from 7.15 - 9pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Tues 7th Oct from 3-4.30pm!

All Ireland Championships LIVE

The All Ireland Minor Football Final replay will be shown in Delaneys Wanchai this coming Sunday, September 29th provided its available on Setanta. As yet their website is not offering it so we don't know if it will be available or not.

All Ireland Minor Football Championship Final
Kickoff 1.30pm (8.30pm HKT) Mayo v Tyrone

If you're watching from home, you can access the Setanta pay per view channel available on broadband. Click here for more details.

2008 Club Updates

Guinness Asian Gaelic Games - Penang 2008

Just a couple of weeks before the Asian Championships kickoff in Penang on Oct 10th-12th. It's time to pull out all the stops...get the last of that fitness program finished...get injuries seen to.

Most importantly, stock up on protein, cut out the junk food and minimise the alcohol. (Note it didn't say stop, we don't want total shock to damage those bodies!)

We are 6-7 training sessions away from the first of our games. It would be great if as many people come down to those sessions as possible to get used to playing as a team.

For details on upcoming sessions click here

MENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Sunday 21st Sept at 6-7.30pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Tues 29th Sept from 8.45-10.30pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Thursday 2nd Oct from 8.45-10.30pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at King George V on Mon 22nd September from 7.30-9pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Thursday 25th Sept from 8.45-10.30pm!

The All Ireland Foorball Final will be shown in Dublin Jacks's this coming Sunday, September 21st.

All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
Kickoff 3.30pm (10.30pm HKT) Kerry v Tyrone

You can also watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click here for more details.

Date: Friday 25th October

We are 6-7 training sessions away from our first game at the 2008 Asian games. It would be great if as many people come down to those sessions as possible to get used to playing as a team.

The Asian Championships will be held in Penang this year on the weekend of Oct 10th-12th. Please take a look at the flight options sent to you by Ruth and Bea and let them know your preferred flight time asap. Please respond to the Asian Games 2008 - Penang email address and not to the girls directly.

Further updates will be emailed over the coming weeks. You can also check out the Asian County Board website www.asiancountyboard.com where details will be posted in the next two weeks.

PUB QUIZ

The Dublin Jack Men's and Solas Ladies' Summer League

The All Ireland Hurling Final will be shown in Dublin Jacks's this coming Sunday, September 21st.

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 27th September from 2-4pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Happy Valley on Thursday 4th Sept from 8.45-10.30pm!

MENS TRAINING at HKFC on Thursday 4th Sept at 8.15pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 6th September from 2-4pm!

The All Ireland Hurling Final will be shown in Dublin Jacks's this coming Sunday, September 7th.

ESB GAA Hurling All Ireland Minor Championship Final
Páirc an Chrócaigh 1.30pm (8.30pm HKT) Cill Chainnigh v Gaillimh
Referee: Cathal McAllister (Corcaigh)\\

GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Final
Páirc an Chrócaigh 3.30pm (10.30pm HKT)Cill Chainnigh v Port Láirge
Chrócaigh Referee: Barry Kelly (Iar-Mhí)

All Ireland Championships LIVE

You can watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click here for more details.

All Ireland Championships LIVE

You can watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click here for more details.

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 30th August from 3.30-5pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 1st Sept from 7.30-9pm!

MENS TRAINING at HKFC on Thursday 14th August at 8.15pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 25th August from 7.30-9pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 23rd August from 3-5pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 11th August from 7.30-9pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 16th August from 3-5pm!

MENS TRAINING at HKFC on Thursday 7th August at 8.15pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at Football Club on Sat 9th August from 4.30-6pm!

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WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 4th August from 7.30-9pm!

MENS TRAINING at HKFC on Thursday 24th July at 8.15pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 28th July from 7.30-9pm!

The Asian Championships will be held in Penang this year on the weekend of Oct 10th-12th. Please take a look at the flight options sent to you by Ruth and Bea and let them know your preferred flight time by Friday July 25th. Please respond to the Asian Games 2008 - Penang email address and not to the girls directly.

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The All China Games were held in Beijing on June 7th.

The All China Games were held in Beijing on June 7th. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Shenzhen and Hong Kong took part in separate ladies and mens competitions.

Saturday 28 June was the culmination and the crescendo of two months of fierce competition, hits, slagging, jeering, bitching, moaning - the likes of which has never been experienced before - with some very good football thrown in as well. In all seriousness, some of the play was extremely competitive. The tables and results page has been updated. Roll on 2009 !

Congratulations to all winners and all participants of the Social Summer League.

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MENS TRAINING at HKFC on Thursday 17th July at 8.15pm!

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 21st July from 7.30-9pm!

Beijing Ladies came out victorious in the Ladies competition and Shanghai beat Shenzhen in the final of the Men's competition. Congratulations to all.

All China Games

The All China Games will be held in Beijing on June 7th. We expect that the club will be sending at least one men's and one women's team. Last year despite being the largest club in Asia we didn't send any teams - we need to make the effort this year. The games were held in Beijing three years ago and they were well organised and everyone had a great time. So block out that weekend. We will send out more details on the games in the coming weeks once we get them but typically what happens is: arrive Friday evening, on the session, Games on Saturday then another session, Sunday home but I guess this year it could be different as Monday is a holiday in HK.

The Dublin Jack Men's and Solas Ladies' Summer League

Asian Championships

'''Kilmacud Crokes Sevens - Dublin

Kilmacud Crokes Sevens 2007 - Dublin

The coming months will be busy in the HKGAA calendar, please note down the following key dates and make plans to be there!

Congrats to all winners and all participants of the Social Summer League.

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All China Games

Dublin Jack Gaelic Football League 2007

Congrats to all winners and all participants of the Summer League - or the gradually becoming the Hong Kong Gaelic Football Championship. 48 games, 8 teams, over 150 players, 6 weeks, two sin bins and one fantastic referee.

Saturday was the culmination and the crescendo of two months of fierce competition, hits, slagging, jeering, bitching, moaning - the likes of which has never been experienced before - with some very good football thrown in as well. In all seriousness, some of the play was extremely competitive. The tables and results page has been updated. Roll on 2008 !

For members transferring funds for flights & accommodation to Singapore, please transfer to Hong Kong Gaelic Athletic Association, Account No 110-347747-001 at HSBC.

The Summer League will commence on May 10th in the Football Club. This year's league promises to be the biggest and best yet. If you have not signed up please do so ASAP.

Entry fee this year will be HKD150 per person which will include the once in a lifetime 2008 summer league jersey - there are limited numbers so first come first served!

All China Games

The All China Games will be held in Beijing on June 7th. We expect that the club will be sending at least one men's and one women's team. Last year despite being the largest club in Asia we didn't send any teams - we need to make the effort this year. The games were held in Beijing three years ago and they were well organised and everyone had a great time. So block out that weekend. We will send out more details on the games in the coming weeks once we get them but typically what happens is: arrive Friday evening, on the session, Games on Saturday then another session, Sunday home but I guess this year it could be different as Monday is a holiday in HK.

http://www.gaa.hk/albums/album58/DSCF1984_1.jpg | Neville, Kinsella, Hussey, Burke, Harmon, Cook, Ryan, Murray, Tierney, Azar, Cosgrove

Club Updates

Asian Championships

The Asian Championships will be held in Penang this year on the weekend of Oct 10th-12th. As it's a long way off it's a matter of blocking the weekend and waiting for updates.

We will be organising other events throughout the year and will send out updates as they are formalised.

WOMENS TRAINING at KGV on Monday 7th July from 7.30-9pm!

'''MENS TRAINING '''

WOMENS TRAINING will resume soon!

FERGAL POWER:An Appreciation Fergal Power is an absolute bollix! Yes you heard me! An absolute booollllix! How else could you explain the fact that he has been making everybody else in this club look bad since 2002? What do I mean? I’ll feckin tell you what I mean! Through his hard work , positive attitude ,organization, planning, logistical ability and financial rectitude, he has left the rest of us paling in comparison. Every GAA club needs naysayers and begrudgers who grumble and complain on the sidelines, this is the essence of its democratic roots, but this absolute bollix from North Dublin has made it consistently difficult for us…….. errm…….. them to bitch about things with a clear conscience.

His first appearance at an AGM resulted in abject defeat for the chairmanship, as the assembled hoards were faced with the choice of a dirty great big haveril from Sligo and this besuited young up-start with a pink tie talking about something called morketing. Of course the dirty great big haveril won, as dirty great big haverils have always won in GAA, and also because we didn’t seewhat a badly dressed alien Robin Williams had to do with our hallowed national game.

The following year Fergal went down in History as the only man in the history of the club to have time- traveled -he resigned ten minutes before he was elected chairman in 2003 ( the details of which would need 3 pints ,a pipe and a warm hearth to retell.). From then on the facts speak for themselves. Fergal surrounded and assembled a committee that was as efficient as it was fun (the dirty great big haveril from Sligo and another from Mayo also played a huge part) and took the Asian Gaelic Games back where they belong into the hands of the clubs who were playing them. The 2003 and 2004 Games were the best run ever as Fergal, helped by his powerpoint presentations, persuaded people who had never heard of the games to pump large sums of money into them. It is ironic as Fergal leaves the scene that these games will revert to being run by commercial interests in 2008.

He was also instrumental in encouraging the development of the womans’ game in Asia and was the brains behind and one of the founders of the Asian County Board, which has unofficially dropped the “o” in County since he left. The 2005 Vodafone All –stars brought the greatest Gaelic footballers in the world to Hong Kong for one week. Liam Mulvihill described it at Congress as,” the best organized and enjoyable ever ,all the more so by the surprising youth of the people involved.” This was overwhelmingly down to the optimism and organizational capacity of Fergal Power.

Some of the best footballers in Asia, both women and men, have played and are playing in Hong Kong. This is in no small measure attributable to Fergal’s encouragement. In his time he has been called Frodo ,Gollum but perhaps the most appropriate would be The Lord of the Ringers as his last minute intervention in the on/off “transfer’ of a certain Korean captain from Seoul to Shanghai changed the course of the Tuam Tiger's life and the HKGAA . Fergal’s mobile saw more action and intrigue that weekend than Ronaldo’s or Robbie Keane’s agents in a lifetime. Fergal Power is going ,and we once again have dirty great big haverils from the country as President and Chairman. The past is another country but it should never be forgotten ,even with the ephemeral lifestyles we all lead on this little rock in the South China Sea. So there is nothing left to do but point out that research shows 90% of people under the age of 30 only read the first and last lines of their e-mails. Fergal Power . What an absolute bollix!

As if the Summer League bash in Delaney's last weekend wasn't enough, (sales of Nurofen went through the roof the next day apparently) we'll be having a leaving do for the one and only Fergal Power in Dublin Jacks on Saturday night at 7.30pm. If last Saturday night is anything to go by, another night of unplanned mayhem lies ahead.

 The do will also be preceeded by a North Dublin XI v South Dublin XI Fergal Power/John Vickery Testimonial at King's Park starting at 1.30pm. Beer, grub and the New Zealand v South Africa Tri-Nations match will also be on the agenda here.
 So if you get up on Sunday with a tongue like Gandhi's flip-flop, blame Fergal Power.
 Good Jaysus but this could get very, very messy.
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MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, JUNE 12th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 9PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 17th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 9PM - CANCELLED due to the rain

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 17th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 9PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 10th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 7.15PM

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, June 12th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 9PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, TRAINING CANCELLED THUNDERSTORM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, June 3rd, HAPPY VALLEY @ 7.15PM

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 29th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 7.30PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 27th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 22nd, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 20th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM

TRAINING CANCELLED

TRAINING CANCELLED'''

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 20th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM !!TRAINING CANCELLED'''

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 20th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM !!TRAINING CANCELLED

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 20th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM TRAINING CANCELLED

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 20th, HAPPY VALLEY @9.00PM

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 15th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

WOMENS TRAINING WEDNESDAY NIGHT, May 14th, HAPPY VALLEY @7.15PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 14th, HAPPY VALLEY @7.15PM

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 8th, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, May 6th, HAPPY VALLEY @9PM

Summer League Draft and Launch

We will formally launch the Summer League in Delaney's on Friday April 25th. We will start the draw for the panels at 7.30pm. This will be a great opportunity for the new players to get to know their fellow teammates. It is some time since the club had an official get together so let's make every effort to be there and make it a great evening. We will also hopefully have some entertainment, but more details to follow.

All China Games

The All China Games will be held in Beijing on June 7th. We expect that the club will be sending at least one men's and one women's team. Last year despite being the largest club in Asia we didn't send any teams - we need to make the effort this year. The games were held in Beijing three years ago and they were well organised and everyone had a great time. So block out that weekend. We will send out more details on the games in the coming weeks once we get them but typically what happens is: arrive Friday evening, on the session, Games on Saturday then another session, Sunday home but I guess this year it could be different as Monday is a holiday in HK.

Asian Championships

The Asian Championships will be held in Penang this year on the weekend of Oct 10th-12th. As it's a long way off it's a matter of blocking the weekend and waiting for updates.

MENS TRAINING THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 1ST, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

WOMENS TRAINING TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 29TH, HAPPY VALLEY @9PM

MENS TRAINING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 24TH, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

MENS TRAINING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 24TH, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

TRAINING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 17TH, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

Welcome to the home of gaelic football in Hong Kong. The HKGAA is mostly a gaelic football club, but also offers many other sporting and non-sporting activities, including hurling, golf, dragon boating, fitness sessions, mini-football and various social events. 2007 will also see the club restart its kids section. Check out the gallery area to find out more about what we get up to. Click here for our newsletter. It will take a few minutes to download.

TRAINING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 10TH, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM

Kilmacud Crokes Sevens 2007 - Dublin

TRAINING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 10TH, HAPPY VALLEY @ 8.45PM ]]

http://www.daliangaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/dscf05621.jpg | Location for the China GamesThe 2007 All China Games were held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen took part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Unfortunately Hong Kong were unable to make the event this year. It would have been the 4th trip of the year for many after Dubai, Singapore and Dublin.

The 2007 All China Games were held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen took part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Unfortunately Hong Kong were unable to make the event this year. It would have been the 4th trip of the year for many after Dubai, Singapore and Dublin.

MOre information can be obtained here

Hong Kong GAA has been invited to participate in the most prestigious sevens event there is, the Kilmacud Crokes Sevens. This is not only a great honour for the HKGAA, but also gaelic football in Asia. The event will be held on 15 September on the eve of teh All Irlenad Final. 48 teams will compete, including the county champions from all over Ireland, as well as invited clubs. Teams are limited to 10 players per panel and games last 10 minutes per half. There are groups of 4s and 5s. Draw will be posted here later. For the event, the team will be sponsored by Cognitive Solutions. A special thank you to Jim Chester for his support and that of his company. In addition, a huge thanks to the Football Club for allowing the use of their facilities during the month of August. They were greatly appreciated.

The draw was held on 4 September in front of a watchful media. Hong Kong have been drawn against Bryansford (Down), Kickhams (Antrim), and Tuam All Stars (Galway). The group games will be played at Glenalbyn - where the finals will be played later that day.

Details of the draw may be found by clicking here

The 2007 All China Games will be held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Hong Kong and hopefully Chengdu (mid west China), will take part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Hong Kong is hoping to send at least one men's and one ladies' side to the event. Dalian is one of the furthermost northern developed cities in China. It has developed a small Irish community in recent years, though teaching programs and the establishment of a number of indigenous Irish companies in the city. MOre information can be obtained here

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All China Games 2007 - Dalian

The 2007 All China Games will be held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Hong Kong and hopefully Chengdu (mid west China), will take part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Hong Kong is hoping to send at least one men's and one ladies' side to the event. Dalian is one of the furthermost northern developed cities in China. It has developed a small Irish community in recent years, though teaching programs and the establishment of a number of indigenous Irish companies in the city. MOre information can be obtained here

Details of the draw may be found by clicking here

Are you interested in moving to Hong Kong - there are plenty of opportunities for teachers and accountants and other professions. Let us know and we can point you in the right direction. Contact us on [gaelicleague@gmail.com|HKGAA]

Are you interested in moving to Hong Kong - there are plenty of opportunities for teachers and accountants and other professions. Let us know and we can point you in the right direction.

Hong Kong GAA has been invited to participate in the most prestigious sevens event there is, the Kilmacud Crokes Sevens. This is not only a great honour for the HKGAA, but also gaelic football in Asia. The event will be held on 15 September on the eve of teh All Irlenad Final. 48 teams will compete, including the county champions from all over Ireland, as well as invited clubs. Teams are limited to 10 players per panel and games last 10 minutes per half. There are groups of 4s and 5s. Draw will be posted here later. For the event, the team will be sponsored by Cognitive Solutions. A special thank you to Jim Chester for his support and that of his company.

The 2007 All China Games will be held in Dalian on 23 September 2007. The hosts, Dalian GAA, were formed in 2006 when they entered their first team in the Asian Games. Teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Hong Kong and hopefully Chengdu (mid west China), will take part in separate ladies and mens competitions. Hong Kong is hoping to send at least one men's and one ladies' side to the event. Dalian is one of the furthermost northern developed cities in China. It has developed a small Irish community in recent years, though teaching programs and the establishment of a number of indigenous Irish companies in the city.

Hong Kong GAA has been invited to participate in the most prestigious sevens event there is, the Kilmacud Crokes Sevens. This is not only a great honour for the HKGAA, but also gaelic football in Asia. The event will be held on 15 September on the eve of teh All Irlenad Final. 48 teams will compete, including the county champions from all over Ireland, as well as invited clubs. Teams are limited to 10 players per panel and games last 10 minutes per half. There are groups of 4s and 5s. Draw will be posted here later.

You can watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click for more details.

You can watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click for more details.

You can watch any of the games from the All Ireland Championship from this pay per view channel available on broadband. Click [www.setanta.com/gaabroadband | here] for more details.

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The Men's A beat Singapore in the final. D'exiles won the Plate competition. Men's B were beaten in the B cup semi-final. The ladies A beaten in the cup semi-final.

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The HKGAA would like to thank the Singapore Gaelic Lions for their work and dedication that they put into organising the event.