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Latest news from the DC Gaels​
As the year progresses, you'll find match reports and coverage of events here on this page. Any major social events, fundraisers, or community events will also show up here! Basically, everything that's new and happening in the world of the DC Gaels will be found here. Read on!
DC Gaels
Mar 5, 20231 min read
Gaels charm at 2023 Alexandria Parade
On a beautiful, sunny early spring day, about 40 Gaels made their way down to the charming house-lined streets of Alexandria to take part...
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DC Gaels
Feb 16, 20233 min read
How to register for the 2023 season
Every year, registration season comes around, and frankly it can be confusing. Who do I register with? When do I have to register? What...
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DC Gaels
Jan 27, 20232 min read
The 2023 AGM Roundup
Each year, the club gathers to go over the last year and address questions about the year ahead. We elect the new board for the coming...
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DC Gaels
Aug 24, 20223 min read
The 2022 USGAA Nationals recap
This year, with USGAA Finals in Chicago, a good troupe of Gaels packed their bags, checked in for flights, and headed to the windy city...
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DC Gaels
May 20, 20223 min read
An intergenerational day for the Gaels
The games brought everyone from current players to Gaels veterans who played decades ago, now with their kids in tow to help them learn Gael
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DC Gaels
May 12, 20222 min read
A sunny season opener for Gaels small ball teams
As far as April days are concerned, the weather for the first games for the Gaels' hurling and camogie squads was as close to perfect as...
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DC Gaels
Feb 22, 20223 min read
How to register for the 2022 season
Every year, registration season comes around, and frankly it can be confusing. Who do I register with? When do I have to register? What...
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DC Gaels
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Hurlers get in one last friendly for the year against CUA
On Saturday, a group of our hurlers headed up to Catholic University to play some friendlies to close out the year's playing season. The...
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DC Gaels
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Gaels wrap up the year with Awards Night 2021
After a season full of successes and growth, the club hosted its annual Awards Night at the Four Courts in Arlington. It was a chance for th
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DC Gaels
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Gaels finish out Finals and the official 2021 season
On the final day of USGAA Finals in Canton, our men's footballers were togged out and ready to go early for their 8:30 final against...
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DC Gaels
Aug 21, 20211 min read
Women's footballers get a second chance, and men's footballers defeat Seán Óg
On the second, sunny day of USGAA Finals, our womens' team got a second shot at the target and the men's team took on Boston's Seán Óg...
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DC Gaels
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Hard luck for women's football and hurlers on day one of USGAA Finals
For those of you following along at home from outside the Irish Cultural Center here in Canton, MA, today saw both our women's...
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DC Gaels
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Youth program up and running after a successful open day
A group of DC Gaels coaches, parents, and about 20 kids turned out today to take some quick lessons in Gaelic football and set the...
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DC Gaels
Jul 26, 20211 min read
DC footballers take on Baltimore and Michael Collins
Last Saturday, DC's men's and women's football teams took on local rivals in advance of the big divisional day at the end of the month....
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DC Gaels
Jul 13, 20212 min read
DC hurlers maintain unbeaten streak
Last Saturday, it was a day for the small ball yet again as DC's hurlers and camogs took the field against our friendly local rivals. The...
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DC Gaels
Jun 30, 20212 min read
Hurlers and camógs take on Baltimore in a Mid-Atlantic classic
DC's hurlers and camógs made the trek up to Baltimore last Saturday to take on our friends in the black and amber. The pitch was in...
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DC Gaels
Jun 21, 20212 min read
A Frederick football fiesta
The Gaels' men's and women's team took part in a whole day centered on the big ball this past Saturday in Frederick, MD. Hosts Michael...
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DC Gaels
Jun 14, 20211 min read
Gaels make the most of a rainout
Although everyone was set for a full day of hurling, camogie, and football on June 12, heavy rain overnight put a kibosh on those plans,...
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DC Gaels
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Footballers make an appearance at Raleigh tournament
Both the Gaels men's and women's football teams sent squads down to participate in the Andrew Britton Memorial Cup in Raleigh, NC on June...
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DC Gaels
May 16, 20212 min read
Men's hurling opens the 2021 season with two wins
A relatively small group of about 15 DC Gaels hurlers traveled down to Richmond this Saturday to play friendlies against Richmond Battery...
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DC Gaels
Apr 28, 20211 min read
DC Gaels return to training
We're back! As of May 1, 2021, all of our four codes—men's and women's football, hurling, and camogie—have all returned to training. If...
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DC Gaels
Feb 17, 20212 min read
The DC Gaels History Project
These past many months have been a difficult time for all of us in the GAA community. We eagerly await the day we can again gather...
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DC Gaels
Feb 4, 20211 min read
New DC Gaels youth program development underway
The Washington DC Gaels are pleased to announce we are making positive steps to establish a youth development program here in the DMV. As...
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DC Gaels
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Super Bowl Squares board released
For this year's Super Bowl, the Gaels ran a fundraiser with always-popular Super Bowl Squares. Now that all the squares have been sold,...
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DC Gaels
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Introducing GAA in the Capital, a new media project from the DC Gaels
The world is wide and the GAA can be found in its every corner. Obviously, Washington, DC is no exception to that rule. So to bring the...
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DC Gaels
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Gaels Chairman appears on Up for the Match: In America
In normal years before the All-Ireland finals, RTÉ would host Up for the Match, a variety show of music and conversation with special guests
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DC Gaels
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Support the Gaels with Amazon Smile!
With Prime Day here, many will be using Amazon to get gifts for family and loved ones. If you're planning on using Amazon for shopping...
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DC Gaels
Nov 5, 20203 min read
What you need to know about the 2020 AGM
The Washington DC Gaels 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, December 6th 2020 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm virtually.
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DC Gaels
Apr 11, 20202 min read
Club Update: USGAA Registration and Scheduling Notes
On behalf of the DC Gaels Executive Board we hope that you, your family, and friends are staying healthy in these difficult times. Our...
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DC Gaels
Mar 13, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Update: Events Postponed until April
Over the last week, we have seen the DC St. Patrick's Day Parade and Ireland on the Wharf canceled as a precaution to combat the spread...
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DC Gaels
Feb 11, 20202 min read
DC Gaels Awards Night 2020
The DC Gaels held their annual Awards Night last weekend to wrap up the 2019 season and get the 2020 season kicked off. Many congrats to...
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DC Gaels
Dec 13, 20191 min read
The big recap of USGAA 2019 in Leesburg
From the pristine pitches at Morven Park to the record-setting time management of the games, our tiny Division demonstrated to the nation, o
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DC Gaels
Dec 9, 20191 min read
Gaels club members elected to Mid-Atlantic GAA 2020 Board
The Mid-Atlantic GAA held its Annual General Meeting last weekend to discuss a number of issues, ranging from this year's USGAA Nationals...
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DC Gaels
Dec 4, 20191 min read
Up to the Big Apple: Gaels head to NYC for Super 11s
As teams from Tipperary, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Limerick flew from Ireland to New York City, a group from the DC Gaels made their own...
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