Baltimore Gaelic Athletic Association

Our Mission:

The Baltimore GAA was founded in 2003. We are a non profit organization that is committed to Developing Gaelic Games in the Baltimore area and providing a healthy social outlet for our members and friends. The club welcomes anyone with an interest in Gaelic sports, no experience is necessary. We offer games for men, women, and co-ed participation. The Baltimore GAA also fields a Men's Football Team and a Women's Football Team that compete against clubs from all over the country. Recent trips have included Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Additionally, as interest grows, the Baltimore GAA would like to offer competitive teams in Camogie and Hurling. The Baltimore GAA is also dedicated to helping out in the local community. The Baltimore GAA has made charitable donations to the Maryland Food Bank and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Most recently we have worked with the Maryland School for the Blind to teach the students about Irish sports, including Gaelic Football and Hurling.

About Gaelic Games:

Gaelic Games are the ancient Irish sports of Gaelic Football, Hurling, & Camogie. History states that the Gaelic Athletic Association, or the GAA, was officially founded in a hotel in County Tipperary in 1884. However, these games were played well before this date and there is reference made to these games in Irish Folklore. Teams were, and are still today, organized by locality. This meant that competition was for love of town and village and was thus very fierce. Time has not dulled this competitive spirit as today’s games are as fiercely contested. It is no wonder that Gaelic Games are Ireland’s national pastime. In the US, Gaelic Games are played in many cities under the guidance of the North American County Board.
 

Our Teams:

The Baltimore GAA offers opportunities for people of all skill levels and competitive desires to play Gaelic Football.