Invitation to Gulf Gaelic Games 2009
- Oct 28,2008
Gulf Gaelic Games 2009 dubai
Calling all men´s & ladies football, hurling & camogie clubs!!!!
On behalf of the Dubai Celts GAA Club, I would like to extend an open invite to all GAA clubs interested in taking part in the Gulf Gaelic Games 2009. The tournament will take place on the 23rd and 24th of January at a venue to be confirmed. Teams came from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Ireland to take part in this year´s competitions and it proved to be a fantastic weekend of Gaelic Games. We hosted the TG4 Ladies Football All-stars and their exhibition game at the end of tournament was a great display of what Gaelic football is all about.
Thanks to the success of GGG 2007 and GGG 2008, next year´s event promises to be the biggest yet. We believe that we are now well on the way to developing the Gulf Gaelic Games into one of the premier GAA tournaments outside of Ireland. We already believe we are the largest sevens games outside of domestic competitions. A number of teams who participated in GGG ´08 have already committed to return next January to compete for honours again, the charge being led by Hurling champions Erin´s Own from Cork who are already keen on returning to defend their title. Teams will battle it out over two days in the different sections of the competition and the strongest teams will be rewarded for their efforts at the end of day two in what are always closely contested finals.
Added to the lure of high quality competitive action is the attractiveness of Dubai as a tourist destination. Dubai is easily accessible from across Asia and Europe, and with direct flights from Dublin, Dubai is a whole lot closer to home than you might think!! In January, Dubai offers a welcome escape from the inclement weather of places outside the Gulf. You´re promised azure blue skies, balmy temperatures in the mid-20´s and a wealth of attractions too numerous to mention.
There will be a detailed itinerary for visiting teams, so when you´re not pitting your wits against the opposition on the pitch, there´ll be plenty of other things to keep you busy off it. During the 2008 tournament, visiting teams enjoyed a night at the races, tried their hands (and legs!!) at skiing, went dune-bashing in the vastness of the Arabian Desert and had plenty of "craic ´s ceol" by night too! If you´re planning any tours or events for your club in 2008 then now is the time to get cracking - the Dubai Celts promise you a tournament you will never forget - even if you don´t bring home the spoils! Please don´t hesitate to contact us with your queries.
Finally, please take the time to check out our sponsor´s website, Dubai Duty Free, without whom the Gulf Gaelic Games could not happen.
Mise le Meas,
Darragh Mcgreevy
Cathaoirleach, Dubai Celts CLG
September 2008