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In the News | In the Outdoors | In the Archives | March 03, 2025St. Patrick’s Day is arguably the most anticipated day of the year in Ireland, filled with vibrant parades, lively music, and a sea of green. Whether you're celebrating in Ireland, Australia, the U.S., or beyond, this guide will help you make the most of the festivities—from historical traditions to modern-day revelry. -
In the Changing Room | In the Archives | In the Jersey HQ | August 02, 2024According to Irish legend, the Tailteann Games were first established in 632 BC near the Hill of Tara, by the High King of All Ireland, Lugh. He founded the games in memory of his foster mother, Tailte, who had died of exhaustion whilst clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. -
In the Archives | August 18, 202222nd August 2022 marks the centenary of Michael Collin’s death. An iconic figure in Irish history, his life and legacy are remembered and honoured throughout Ireland on this date and year-round. Immerse yourself in Irish history and pay tribute to a revolutionary soldier and politician with some of the following Michael Collins events, products and attractions. -
In the Gift Bag | In the Archives | February 09, 2022St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most important and highly anticipated dates in the Irish calendar. A day to celebrate our Irish culture with some traditional Irish music and a jig, watching the annual parade, and washing it down with a pint of Guinness. But the celebrations go much further than this small island, with landmarks worldwide turning green for the occasion. From the Empire State Building to the London eye, the Burj al Arab to Niagara Falls and even the Chicago River turning green to honor St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday started as a religious event to commemorate Ireland’s Patron Saint, but over time it has become a worldwide event to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.
But what is it all about you may ask?
St. Patrick’s Day Facts
Ever wondered what Paddy’s day is all about? We’ve unearthed some of the top St. Patrick’s Day facts.
When is St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March each year, the religious feast day of Ireland’s patron saint who died
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In the Archives | January 22, 2020Newry Town, City and AFC celebrated 100 years of football by marking the occasion with a centenary night in the Canal Court Hotel in November. -
In the Archives | March 14, 2018Brooklyn Shamrocks were founded in 1955 and as the only GAA club at the time in the NYC borough, the founders wanted to express their strong Irish identity and connection. To reflect this, Shamrocks was chosen as the name. Initially the club featured a strong Kerry influence but recently there has been an increasing Ulster influence in the club.
Origins
A New York Times edition of January 1, 1902, included an account of a Gaelic football game at Madison Square Gardens between the Kickhams of New York and the Emmets of Brooklyn. This is thought to be the earliest documented recording of Gaelic games being played in Brooklyn.
The modern day Shamrocks club however was founded in 1955 in the Bayridge / Sunset Park area which contained a very large Irish immigrant population at the time. The earliest chairmen of the club mostly hailed from County Kerry but the seat of power has shifted through the years around various counties in Ireland which epitomizes the strong cultural connection that the
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In the Zone | In the GAA | In the Archives | March 14, 2018The Toronto Gaels arose from the ashes of the old Garryowen club in 1987, with men such as Billy Millar, Billy Gilroy and Joe Matthews to the forefront of the new club. Other former Garryowen men, such as the legendary and sorely missed Tommy White (RIP), and Paddy Callan also played crucial roles in the establishment and growth of the Toronto Gaels over the years.
The club has faced some tough times, struggling for numbers in recent years, and came very close to folding in the 2010 season. Thanks in no small part to the dedication of backroom committee staff including Shane Watters, Sean O’Molloy, Paul Deeney, Greg Callan, and Keith Barry the club battled back and has seen a strong resurgence in the subsequent years. As a result, the squad of players has expanded to the extent that the Gaels have been able to field both Senior and Intermediate teams since the 2011 season.
Colours and Crest
The Gaels’ club colours are green, white, and yellow. The jersey was modelled on the Offaly jersey
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In the Archives | October 24, 2016This Saturday, October 29, a group of fifty Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camogs representing GAA clubs from Derry and Donegal, as well as a local youth training organisation will set off for China and the Asian Gaelic Games.
They are travelling as part of the Live Life Lisa Foundation to celebrate the life of 22-year-old Lisa Orsi, the young Singapore Lions player, who died in March 2015.
Lisa Orsi passed away in March 2015 after suffering extreme high altitude sickness on a volcano trek in Indonesia. Lisa was a physio working in Singapore, and originally a player with the Ardmore GAA club in Derry, she played football for the Singapore Lions club and had been part of the Asian Championship winning team in 2014. The Cup was renamed in her memory.
Following her untimely death, her organs were harvested and donated to help save the lives of others. Her father Dennis paid tribute to his daughter at the time saying: “Lisa was extremely fit. She enjoyed her nights out, she enjoyed a pint