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  1. GAA Growing in USA and Canada
    In the Zone | In the GAA | December 18, 2017

    GAA Growing in USA and Canada

    The GAA across North America has never been stronger with powerhouses in football in the major cities, and hurling as a sport also developing across Canada and the United States. The O’Neills jersey is a familiar sight among Irish communities and awareness is also growing among homegrown players who have less of a connection with Ireland.

    Here are nine clubs and associations blazing a trail…

    New York GAA

    Given the huge Irish connection in New York, Gaelic Games have always been an attraction and generations of students headed Stateside for the promise of some dollars, a job on a site and a weekend playing ball. 

     

    Did you know? New York GAA made history in 1947 when the All-Ireland football final was played at the famous Polo Grounds featuring Cavan and Kerry.

    NYPD GFC

    In 1990 the NYPD Gaelic Football club was reformed after a sixteen year gap. The team now plays its games in Gaelic Park. Since the loss of 23 NYPD officers in 9-11, the NYPD jerseys proudly carry the 9-11 emblem as well

  2. Rugby League Ireland & O’Neills Partner For World Cup
    In the Rugby | August 18, 2017

    Rugby League Ireland & O’Neills Partner For World Cup

    Rugby League Ireland will run out in Barlow Park, Cairns for their first Rugby League World Cup match wearing their new jersey designed by O’Neills. The World Cup kicks off in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in late October and Ireland have three group games with a real chance of qualifying for the Quarter finals stage.

    Rugby League Ireland fly out to the Southern Hemisphere towards the end of October to take part in the Rugby League World Cup which is being staged in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

    Head Coach Mark Aston is putting together the final touches of his squad. Rugby League Ireland have high hopes of making it through the initial group games and through to the latter stages of the competition. If they can achieve that it would be a massive boost for the game here.

    Aston expressed his delight at the new kit arrangement with O’Neills: “Once Rugby League Ireland were made aware of O’Neill’s International Sportswear’s interest it was an easy decision for

  3. The Often Spotted Irish Sports Male
    In the Zone | March 16, 2017

    The Often Spotted Irish Sports Male

    Yes, we all know that the Irish male loves his sport. But how far do you take it in your pursuit of sport? Do you own an O'Neills Ireland Retro jersey that pays homage to Chippy Brady, John Giles and Kevin Moran? Do you know the answer to the perennial question ‘Who put the ball in English net?’ If you're of an older vintage, do you remember where you were when Packie Bonnar saved that penalty. We’ve constructed five easy questions to see just how fanatical an Irish sports fan you are.

    1. On St Patrick's Day, do you:

    A Plan your entire day around sport, making sure if you cannot get to Croke Park you synchronise all activities to ensure you can watch all the action live. You'll even slot in the MacRory cup final on the BBC player.

    B You'll be out and about having the craic and sure if you find yourself in a bar when the game is on you'll probably watch it.

    C Nothing captures the passion of the Irish and their love of sport. You'll stick on Sky+ or watch the highlights if you remember.

  4. Saints Announce New Agreement with O'Neills Sportswear
    In the News | In the Rugby | February 07, 2017

    Saints Announce New Agreement with O'Neills Sportswear

    Press Release: St. Helen's Rugby Football Club.
    http://www.saintsrlfc.com

    SAINTS are pleased to announce a new agreement with O’Neills Sportswear that will see its kit partnership extended for two years.

    O’Neills have been the official kit supplier to the club for the past three seasons and the partnership has brought significant benefits to the Saints and its fans.

    Merchandising Manager Steve Law commented: “I am delighted that the Club have chosen to extend the terms of our partnership with our Kit and Trainingwear supplier O’Neills.

    “O’Neills have been a joy to work alongside over the last two seasons, with their local design team and back office staff so accessible and accommodating just minutes away. Nothing is too much trouble.

    “In addition their British and European manufacturing bases allow them a flexibility to turn products round in weeks rather than Months, something that few other suppliers can match.

    “Once again the Kits and trainingwear they have designed and supplied us for