There are just days left until the pinnacle of the European Gaelic football season takes place in Vienna!
The Gaels will play host to over 430 players competing for 35 teams from 14 countries on Saturday at Rudolf-Tonn in an event not to be missed. The action kicks-off at 09:00 hrs and with a number of trophies up for grabs across the six playing pitches, we’re certain to be treated to a day full of intense and entertaining football. Continue reading
Vienna Gaels GAA club will welcome over 400 players competing for over 30 teams in the Pan-European Gaelic Football Finals on Saturday 17 October.
Having successfully hosted the event in 2012, the club has accepted the challenge and privilege of hosting the highlight of the sport’s European calendar.
Following victory in the South/East Europe Regional Championship this year, the men’s team will be confident of competing successfully on the European stage and emulating the achievement of winning the Pan-European Intermediate title in 2013.
The ladies team has enjoyed a resurgence this season and will be confident of competing against the talent-laden sides arriving in Austria.
“Vienna Gaels has developed brilliantly over the last few years and 2015 is proving to be a season that will live long in the memory of those associated with the club.
“We’re extremely proud to be welcoming the very best of European football to Vienna and we’re looking forward to putting on a great show,” said club stalwart and fan favourite Simon Deignan.
The action will take place at Rudolf-Tonn-Stadion, Schwechat throughout the day. Spectators and press are welcome to come along and enjoy the event, which promises to be a fantastic spectacle.
Three men will go down in Vienna Gaels folklore following their trip to northern Spain on 11-14 September for the opening round of the Pan-European Championship.
These warriors were Darren Gleeson, Andreas Magerle and Justin Walker, who were the Vienna’s sole representatives at the event. The trio bolstered the squad of our Italian friends Padova, which performed admirably in the 15-team tournament in A Estrada.
Three wins for the team gave them an 11th place finish, while Amsterdam beat Paris 1-6 to 1-3 in the final.
In the ladies competition, South/East regional champs Munich Colmcilles finished fourth out of 10 teams. The talented German side lost in the semi-final to eventual winners Belgium, who beat Fillas De Breogán 3-10 to 3-7 in the decider.
All eyes on Vienna
With our heroic trio back at training, the focus now shifts to the Pan-European final event in Vienna on 17 October. Early signs point to an impressive event with large number of teams taking part, so keep an eye out for more information very soon.
Vienna Gaels’ annual 7-a-side tournament takes place once again in Poysdorf, Lower Austria on Saturday 15 August. With amazing weather promised and the visit of local rivals/friends, a thrilling event awaits. Continue reading