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This summer sees one of Ireland’s largest Sporting & Cultural festivals coming to Waterford, when the third GAA World Games sponsored by Renault arrives July / August! And as World Games kit suppliers we are full steam ahead getting ready, with the sunny south east set to see an array of brand new O’Neills jersey designs during the summer. So, here’s ten things you need to know about the GAA World Games.
When Are the Games On?
Between the 28th July and August 1st the tournament is hosted at Waterford Institute of Technology's Sports campus, with matches in the WIT Arena and the finals being played at Croke Park on August 2nd, 2019.
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Renault Ireland has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2019 GAA World Games, which will bring 1,300 players from 10 regions around the globe home to play this summer.
Where Will They All Stay Say Their Mammies
Where will they all stay?? Not to worry, they’re staying in student accommodation around WIT. There is a Twinning event for one evening where every Native Born club (of which they are around around 60) is going to a Waterford Club (GAA/Camogie/LGFA) for an evening of culture, socialising and general craic.
How Many GAA Clubs Are There in World?
With new outfits springing up all the time and people looking for our gear it’s hard to say but we think there are 400 GAA Clubs in existence outside of Ireland.
And How Many At the Renault World Games?
There are 86 teams are confirmed for the Renault GAA World Games from Europe, New York, USGAA, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Britain, Australasia, India, Asia and the Middle East.
What’s the story with the finals in Croke Park?
So there are four finals staged for Irish-born players in Football, Ladies football, Hurling and Camogie and then another four finals for native born players competing across the four codes. That’s eight finals in total.
What’s the Social Media Story?
And where can everyone follow the action and build up? There are good social media accounts set up already and the Facebook has some mighty profiles
Instagram: @gaaworldgames
Facebook: @GAAWorldGames
Twitter: @gaaworldgames
Web: www.gaa.ie/worldgames
Web: www.renault.ie
Last Time Who Won in 2016?
CAMOGIE
Irish-born: Australasia 5-17 Tara (London) 1-08
Native-born: North America 1-04 Britain 0-04
LADIES' FOOTBALL
Irish-born: Parnells (London) 3-07 Australasia 0-08
Native-born: New York 2-04 Eastern Canada 0-05
HURLING
Irish-born: Middle East 2-12 Australasia 2-10
Native-born: North America 2-06 New York 1-06
How much are tickets?
Zero punts, zilch, Nada, it’s all free!!! This family-friendly event is free of charge for the entire week, including the Finals, and all are welcome to attend any or all of the events for the duration of the Games, with an action-packed schedule from morning to evening. Every day is sure to be a feast of GAA action, featuring the very best talent from around the world!
How many players are Irish?
A lot but even more were not born here! Over 60% of the players at this year's event were not born in Ireland, showcasing the rapid growth of our games. The same levels of preparation go in, the same passion exists. Be a part of this unique event coming to the south east this summer!
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