Gaelic Football Fall Co-ed League Returns
Join us for the 2nd edition of our Fall League at the RA Centre and Coliseum Dome! New players are welcome and encouraged to give Gaelic Football a try! We have limited spaces available, so please register today! New players are invited to take advantage of a free Try-It session. If you enjoy it, you can sign up for the remainder of the league play! Our 8 week program of Gaelic Football includes: an introduction to the rules/skills of the game for new players, along with small sided games, anon-contact, friendly atmosphere for co-ed games, games for our more experienced players and a five week league with assigned teams, team captains, jerseys, schedule etc. Dates and Times: Outdoor skills/games at the RA Centre, Saturdays, from 3pm – 4pm on Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th Under the Coliseum dome, Saturdays, from...
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2018 Mike Robinson Memorial Gaelic Games Tournament
This year’s Mike Robinson Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 29th at Twin Elm Rugby Park. Registration for the tournament is now open (complete the form below). Our annual memorial tournament honours a wonderful friend of the Gaels and celebrates the excitement of our great sport in a fun, co-ed, family-friendly Gaelic Football tournament that is not too serious and spans the ages from 5 up to 70! As part of the days’ activities there is also a youth tournament for up and coming Gaelic footballers. The Youth portion of our tournament will run from 11am-12pm while Seniors games will play from 11am-4pm. Donations are welcome and proceeds from the tournament are contributed toward funding the annual canoe trip at Philemon Wright school that Mike started. The trip continues to this day in part because of the funds...
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2018 Fall Program Information
While summer may be winding down, we’re making final preparations for our upcoming fall program. Starting in September, we’ll be kicking off our Fun-time Fall Go-Games for all program on Saturday Mornings in Kanata. Be advised that this fall’s program will be taking place at a new location, Beaverbrook Park in Kanata. All are welcome to attend, parents too! We are also pleased to be offering an All-Ages Skills Academy with Coach Angie on Wednesday nights. Join us on Wednesday nights at Twin Elm Rugby Park, from 6-8pm for 6 weeks (Aug 22 to Sep 26) of Gaelic Football and Hurling/Camogie skills development. We also want to remind all of our supporters to save the date for a couple of annual events that are just around the corner! The Annual Mike Robinson Tournament – September 29th at Twin Elm Rugby...
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2018 Pig Roast Extravaganza
The summer tradition returns! We’re hosting our fifth annual pig roast extravaganza on Saturday, July 21st, at 4PM. Celebrate summer and spend time with your teammates, friends and their families. Cold Beer, wine, pop, juice, salads, hot dogs and desserts will be served. Tickets will cost $25 for adults and $5 for children (from July 16th tickets are $30/adult). There will be limited tickets at the door as we have to order the pig ahead of time so need people to buy tickets a week in advance. Join us for what’s sure to be a great time! Event Details What: 5th Annual Ottawa Gaels Pig Roast When: Saturday, July 21st, 2017 Where: 83B Leacock Drive, Kanata, ON Cost: $25 for adults, $5 for kids (from July 16th tickets are $30/adult) For further information email info@ottawagaels.ca or call (613)294-2439. Do...
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Ottawa Gaels Named 2018 Overseas Club of the Year in Irish News GAA Awards
The Ottawa Gaels are pleased to announce that they are the winners of the Irish News Overseas Club of the Year for 2018. Each year, the Irish News GAA Awards recognize club, school and volunteers initiatives that make a difference in their community across four categories of awards. The awards program has operated for sixteen years and the Overseas Club of Year award was added four years ago. This year’s awards luncheon and ceremony was held May 25th, 2018 at the Wellington Park Hotel in Belfast where there were close to 100 school and club representatives in attendance. Our own PRO Kerry Mortimer was honoured to attend the ceremony to accept the award on behalf of our club. There were several special guests in attendance including the Chairman of the Irish News, Jim Fitzpatrick, St Mary’s College University Principal,...
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