Washington DC Gaels

Welcome to the home of the Washington DC Gaels!

The Washington DC Gaels GAA is an amateur sports club that promotes Irish sports in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Whether you live in the District, Maryland, or Virginia, we're happy to have you on the team!

The Gaels have both ladies' and men's Gaelic football teams as well as hurling and camogie teams. Don't know what those words mean? That's alright, you can find more about what each of the sports are and how you play them here.

We compete regionally and nationally throughout the summer months, aiming to qualify for the North American Championships.

We are always looking for new players of all skill levels. Doesn't matter if you're a lifelong sports addict or have never played one in your life, we're happy to talk more with you about Gaelic games and the role of the DC Gaels in the local community. Contact Us!

Upcoming events

Between match days, development leagues, and social events, there's usually something going on:

Fri 17 Feb
2023 Season Club Registration
Wherever you are
RSVP
Feb 17, 2:32 PM – Aug 31, 2:32 PM
Wherever you are
This is where you'll do your registration for the club! Be sure to also do your USGAA registration.
Sat 03 Jun
Charlotte Connolly Cup
Matthews
Details
Jun 03, 9:00 AM
Matthews, 2425 Sports Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105, USA
All of our codes will be on the road taking part in the 22nd Annual Connolly Cup.
Tue 06 Jun
Men's & Ladies Football Training
Avenel Local Park - Field #2
Multiple Dates
Details
Jun 06, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Avenel Local Park - Field #2, Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Wed 07 Jun
Hurling Training
Avenel Local Park - Field #2
Multiple Dates
Details
Jun 07, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Avenel Local Park - Field #2, Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Sat 10 Jun
Mid-Atlantic Divisional Round - Game Day 2
Location is TBD
Details
Jun 10, 9:00 AM
Location is TBD
Our codes will play our division competitors from D.C., Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore.
Sat 24 Jun
Mid-Atlantic Divisional Round - Game Day 3
Dorey Park Fields #5 & #6
Details
Jun 24, 9:00 AM
Dorey Park Fields #5 & #6, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231, USA
Our codes will play our division competitors from D.C., Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore.
Sat 08 Jul
Mid-Atlantic Divisional Round (Ladies Gaelic Football)
Philadelphia
Details
Jul 08, 9:00 AM
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Sat 22 Jul
Mid-Atlantic Divisional Round (Ladies Gaelic Football)
Baltimore
Details
Jul 22, 9:00 AM
Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
Sat 29 Jul
Mid-Atlantic Finals (Football)
Location is TBD
Details
Jul 29, 9:00 AM
Location is TBD
Our codes will play our division competitors from D.C., Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore in the Mid-Atlantic finals.
Sat 05 Aug
Mid-Atlantic Finals (Stick codes)
Norfolk
Details
Aug 05, 9:00 AM
Norfolk, 100 Elementary Dr, Norfolk, VA 23551, USA
Our codes will play our division competitors from D.C., Richmond, Norfolk and Baltimore in the Mid-Atlantic finals.
Fri 18 Aug
2023 USGAA Finals
Sandstone Ranch Sports Field Complex
Details
Aug 18, 9:00 AM – Aug 20, 3:00 PM
Sandstone Ranch Sports Field Complex, 3001 CO-119, Longmont, CO 80504, USA
The 2023 USGAA Finals will be held in Denver, Colorado from August 18-20, 2023.
TBD
Youth Development Season: Fall 2023
Location is TBD
Details
Time is TBD
Location is TBD
Please check back later for details on our Fall 2023 Youth Development Season.

Latest updates from the club

Whether it's on or off the pitch, there's always something new going on.

Gaels charm at 2023 Alexandria Parade

On a beautiful, sunny early spring day, about 40 Gaels made their way down to the charming house-lined streets of Alexandria to take part...

How to register for the 2023 season

Every year, registration season comes around, and frankly it can be confusing. Who do I register with? When do I have to register? What...

The 2023 AGM Roundup

Each year, the club gathers to go over the last year and address questions about the year ahead. We elect the new board for the coming...

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Gaels Oral History Archive

Hear the history of the club from the people who lived it. Learn more about the project here.

Shane O'Brien1989 - 2000s

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Andrew Healy1988 - 2010

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Brian Egan2006 - 2011

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The games we play

Gaelic games are the core of the Washington DC Gaels. The sports of Gaelic football and hurling are ancient games that have been played for thousands of years in Ireland, though they are a somewhat more recent addition to the landscape of American sports. Don't have any idea what Gaelic football or hurling are? Start here:

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Hurling

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Camogie

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Men's

Football

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Ladies'

Football

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