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!

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.
Sun 19 Mar
Youth Development Season: Spring 2023
Potomac, MD
RSVP
Mar 19, 11:00 AM – Apr 30, 11:00 AM
Potomac, MD, Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Sun 26 Mar
New Player Day
Avenel Local Park
Details
Mar 26, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Avenel Local Park, Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Never tried Gaelic games? Join us for a day out to learn the basics of the sports!

Upcoming events

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

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...

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

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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