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The huge crowd which attended Magee University for the 2023 Press launch of this year's O’Neills Foyle Cup were delighted to hear of the massive increase in entries in this year's tournament- up from an entry of 450 teams last year to 600 this year. The special Guest of Honour was Liverpool and N. Ireland star, Conor Bradley, who spoke of his wonderful memories of playing in the tournament.

oneills.com, leading online sportswear retailer, and the GAA are delighted to announce the second year of their sponsorship deal. The partnership sees sportswear giant oneills.com as title sponsor of the U20 GAA All-Ireland Hurling Championship and underlines O’Neills’ commitment to Gaelic Games, in particular Hurling.

Introducing the Ireland Premier Jersey. Synonymous with Ireland, the shamrock is rooted deep in the history of the Emerald Isle. The Ireland Premier Jersey reinstates the traditional shamrock crest. A modern twist on the 1985 Republic of Ireland jersey, it is immersed in Irish heritage. The individual design elements tell a story, incorporating Ireland’s history, traditional Celtic art, and sporting passion.

Excitement is in the air as festival season approaches. A weekend of singing along to your favourite artists, socialising with friends old and new while sleeping under the stars. There’s nothing quite like it! Packing for a festival can be a stressful task, especially for those of us who like to take everything but the kitchen sink. The bottom line is to think practically when packing, what will you use and will it fit in your bag. Check out our top 10 festival camping essentials.

The countdown to the biggest day of the year in the Irish calendar has begun. No, not the All-Ireland final, St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you were born and bred in the Emerald Isle or your great-great grandfather’s brother’s daughter’s twice-removed cousin was from Ireland, it’s time to don the green attire and show your Irish pride.

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All Ireland final day, 1893. A mixture of nerves and excitement filled the air. The Selskar Young Ireland’s team of Wexford, led by captain Tom Hayes set off from their beloved town in search of victory. Could they do it? Could they be the first Wexford team to win the All-Ireland?

After making their way to Dublin with a rally of supporters ready to cheer them on, the team stepped onto the pitch at Phoenix Park and prepared for battle against Cork opponents, Dromtariffe. The adrenaline kicked in. An All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title was up for grabs, and they were not going to let it out of their sight. Selskar Young Ireland’s were awarded the victory and crowned All-Ireland champions. It was Wexford’s first All-Ireland success. A feeling of pride swept over the county, which remains to this day.

In honour of the historic event, Wexford GAA have swapped their iconic purple 130 years on and designed a commemorative

Canada GAA are thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership agreement with Gaelic Games equipment and apparel supplier O’Neills, ahead of the 2022 Canadian National Championships. O’Neills are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Ireland since being founded in 1918 and are a brand rich in heritage, with an extensive history in Gaelic Games.

O’Neills have an international reputation for providing the highest quality clothing made from their own fabric, allowing them to specially design, manufacture and customise garments in their state-of-the-art production facilities in Ireland to meet the short delivery dates dictated by the market.

Commenting on the partnership, Matt Healey, Chairperson of Canada GAA said, our partnership with O’Neills reinforces our key focus for Canada to be a cultural hub for Gaelic Games. The premium quality of the O’Neills

Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to gift your loved ones this year. There is at least one GAA fanatic in every family who live and breathe the game. Ask them a question about a match or player in the last decade and they will be sure to rhyme off the stats and you can bet they would never miss a match, rain, hail or shine. Need some GAA gift inspiration? We’ve got you covered! Find the perfect GAA gifts for Christmas at O’Neills!

The most wonderful time of year is fast approaching and it’s time to pick up presents for your friends and family. With The Late Late Toy Show revealing all of the most popular gifts for the year, O'Neills have everything you need to stuff their stockings with gifts they’ll truly love this Christmas. 

If you’re struggling to decide what to gift someone who loves sports or looking for gifts for the obsessed sport fans in your life, our Christmas gift guide is here to help make it the best Christmas yet!

Stocking fillers

There’s nothing quite like waking up on Christmas morning to find full, fat stockings to open. O'Neills is the perfect place to pick up all those extra stocking fillers