Irish? GAA in Prague

Are you Irish?

Do you have an interest in Gaelic Football?

Would you like to make new friends and be part of an international team?

Then, Prague Hibernians is for you!

What is Gaelic football?

Gaelic Football or  Peil Ghaelach; a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground

Why should I join Prague Hibernians?

Prague Hibernians is the Czech Republic's only Gaelic Football team. They are a great team to join and it doesn't matter if you haven't any experience at all. Everyone is welcome, regardless of nationality or ability. They will give you that world renowned céad míle fáilte!You will even have the opportunity to participate in Gaelice Football tournaments across Europe in places such as Vienna or Warsaw.

When did it all begin?

In May 2009 a group of Irish lads got to talking about Gaelic Football over a quiet pint and this is when the idea of forming a G.A.A. Club in Prague began to take shape. The following week, the first training session of the Prague Hibernians G.A.A. Club took place with five people in attendance. Now we have a squad of approx. 35 players; the majority from Ireland with a few French, Czech, American and English.

Where does the name Hibernians come from?

The team name Hibernians was chosen as it connects the the past links between Ireland and Prague, drawing inspiration from a group of Irish Franciscans who established their college in Prague in 1629 and stayed here for 150 years till 1786. They were called in Czech "Hyberni" - in English Hibernians - derived from the Latin form of their homeland Hibernia or Ireland.

Check out their website and join!

(http://www.praguegaa.com)

Take out time to watch this youtube link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEAbWrdB9XU

 

 

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