Asian Youth Championships teaching us there is more to Gaelic games than winning
“Our games are not about being Irish, or being winners, it’s about welcoming everybody, from every race, every ethnicity, every level…” Those were the words of Joe Trolan, chairman of the Asian county board as he summed up the success of the Asian Youth Championships which took place in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Gaelic games […]
8 years ago
Asian Youth Championships showing us that Gaelic Games is not only for Irish people
Every year thousands of Irish men and women leave these shores for pastures new. The one thing that makes it easier for people to emigrate is the fact that the GAA travels with you. Any country you go to now will inevitably have a club for people to join, whether it’s football, hurling or camogie. The […]
8 years ago
The magic of the GAA was felt in Asia at the weekend
With Bernard Brogan stuck in the middle of it
9 years ago