Gaelic Games Europe has launched a new children’s Gaelic football initiative across the continent of mainland Europe.
It will be partly funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and supported by kit supplier Gaelic Armour, with a series of regional Féile-style tournaments to be held in each of five regions on an annual basis.
Building on the rapid growth of senior clubs, this investment in youth will be a mainstay in the goal of promoting Gaelic games in Europe ensuring the longevity and vibrancy of the games for years to come.
Gaelic Armour designs and manufactures GAA apparel in Nenagh, County Tipperary and is fully licensed with the GAA, LFGA and Camogie associations.
“The growth in popularity of our games across Europe in recent decades has been hugely encouraging and l particularly laud the efforts being made to introduce boys and girls to our games through a new Féile/Continental Youth Championship-type initiative to give the games an even stronger footing,” said GAA President Larry McCarthy.
“Gaelic Armour is an energetic brand that brings a high level of quality, innovation and customization to their GAA apparel,” added John Murphy, Chair of Gaelic Games Europe.
“I am excited to see the designs that they will create for the European jerseys.”
“As manufacturers, we are trusted by these people to uphold their identity and to tell their club’s unique story,” said Billy Hayes of Gaelic Armour.
“We have a responsibility to always put this first and understand the role Gaelic Armour plays in protecting and enhancing this special organisation.”
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