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 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:

Sun 10 Sep
Youth Development Season: Fall 2023
Avenel Local Park
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Sep 10, 11:00 AM – Oct 29, 11:00 AM
Avenel Local Park , Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Join us for our fall youth development league! Bring your kids and their friends for the perfect chance to learn Gaelic games.
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Sun 01 Oct
Hurling Training
Avenel Local Park
Multiple Dates
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Oct 01, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Avenel Local Park, Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
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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: