Training and Other News

Next session is this evening (Tuesday 27th) in Slottskogen. Meet at 18:30 @ Linneplatsen tramstop, ready to go for 18:45. More ball-work tomorrow night as I'm sure we all need it.

This will be one of our last sessions in Slottskogen. We resume field training on Thursday May 6th and every Thursday thereon in. This has been confirmed after a meeting we had with Spartacus rugby club this evening. Due to demands on the pitch, the only time we can train is 19:00 to 20.30. Therefore, its imperative that we are ready to go for 19:00 and on the pitch. The directions to Spartacus Rugby club in Partille are on the website.

On another point, we may have the possibility of having our own pitch by the end of the year. This is under discussion/investigation and we could have some news shortly.

Fundraising

We need more funds, there is no two ways about it. We need ideas and fast. A race night is still on the table, we are just waiting on a date which we hope will be before May 22nd (our next tournament date in Copenhagen). We need you, the players, to be proactive in getting funds into the club so every trip away is not expensive for you and to have a good financial base so we can do other stuff as well .....

New Players / Members

We are always on the lookout for new players. After Saturday's showing, it is vital we get some new blood otherwise it will be a tough year for us in Scandinavia and Europe. Please, please everyone make a concerted effort to recruit some new people. Its the best game in the world....!!!

Stockholm match / weekend

Just want to say a big thank you to everyone's efforts for the game last Saturday in Stockholm. Although the result didn't go our way, it has raised the level of exposure of GAA in Sweden. I'm sure you'll agree that Stockholm have a great set up and support base and by Saturdays efforts will be a serious force in the coming year. Tremendous praise to all our players (especially the girls!!) who contributed so handsomely to a memorable day. It was tough going out there especially in the first half but the second half was a much more truer reflection of what we re about, heart and pride. We'll discuss the game at training on Tuesday night.

Stockholm Gaels -v- Gothenburg GAA Update

Stockholm Gaels won the game on Saturday, defeating Gothenburg GAA by 6-16 to 3-7.

Despite the scoreline, it wasn’t all one-way traffic and for long periods Gothenburg GAA made it very tough. Eventually the depth of the Stockholm bench paid dividends and saw the capital city’s team overcome their more experienced rivals.

Travel Reminder for tonight

Meet outside The Dubliner from 17.30 onwards.
Leaving Gothenburg no later than 18:00.

Paris Linesman Wittberg To Throw in Ball for Stockholm Gaels First Game

Stockholm Gaels are delighted to announce that Stefan Wittberg – the linesman that missed Thierry Henry’s handball in Paris during Ireland’s World Cup play-off in November – will throw the ball in to start the first-ever game of Gaelic Football in Östermalms IP, Stockholm on Saturday April 24 at 1230.