Young Irelands Gaelic Football Club play in Sydney, New South Wales.
We are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australia.
2009 is our 40th year of participation in the New South Wales competition.
We are based in and around the famous Bondi Beach and Sydney's eastern suburbs.
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A message from Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Críostóir O'Cuana
(President of the GAA Christy Cooney) in celebration of our 40th year.
Is cúis mhór áthais dom na focail seo a leanas a scríobh daoibh ar an ócáid seo agus Cumann Éire Óg san Astráil ag ceiliúradh dhá scór bliain.
While 2009 represents a special year in the history of the GAA it is also a noteworthy year in the history of the Young Ireland Club in Sydney as you reach the 40 year milestone following four decades of promoting Gaelic football in what must be one of the furthest outposts of the game thousands of miles from its traditional base.
Since the club’s foundation back in 1969, numerous titles have found their way back to what is rightly viewed as one of our pioneering overseas units underlining the club’s success in the promotion of football and their ability to harness and cultivate playing talent.
Australia has always occupied a special place in the heart of the travelling Irish and the high regard in which the country is held today remains firmly intact, arguably even more so at a time when so many of our young people are weighing up their options and considering future careers in what are challenging times in Ireland and indeed elsewhere.
With that in mind it is encouraging to know that clubs such as Young Irelands are providing strong connections with home through the medium of our games and by extension our culture.
A cursory glance at the club’s website is enough to re-affirm the belief that this club is a progressive and well organised unit and one that works hard to promote the ideals of the association at every turn.
Although 2009 represents a year of reflection for both the GAA and Young Irelands if on the occasions of differing anniversaries, it also presents us all with a challenge to lay foundations as we plan for the next milestone and set out to realise future goals.
To that end I commend and congratulate everyone who has made a contribution to the distinguished history of Young Irelands – both to those who continue to do so today but also to those who have done so in the past helping the club to get to where it finds itself today.
Here’s to the next 40 years.
Ar aghaidh len ár gcluichí
Criostóir Ó Cuana – Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael
Latest News
Young Irelands Gaelic Football Club 40th Anniversary Reunion Dinner
To celebrate the Clubs 40 years of Gaelic Football in NSW, we are having a Gala Night in Penrith Gaels Club on Saturday 16th May, 2009.
We would love to have as many former players and supporters to join in our celebrations.
The Club was formed in 1969 winning a string of league and championship trophies and also promoting our native game at all levels. Please be aware the Young Irelands were the first GAA Club in the world to wear a sponsors name on its jersey, being Mike Hughes Financial Brokers, who have supported the Club for the past 20 years.
The Committee of Young Irelands encourage all supporters of the great game to come along and enjoy the craic.
Tickets are $125 per person. This includes dinner, drinks and entertainment.( Book early to ensure your seat)
If you wish to transfer the ticket money by EFT use the details below. Fill in the description set out below and email Tom McCallan a copy of the receipt. Put YI40 and also your name/s in the description section.
The Bank Details are:
Commonwealth Bank Account Number: 10124216
BSB Code: 062169
Description: YI40 name/s
A bus has been organised for those travelling from the Eastern Suburbs and CBD areas at a small cost.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Tom McCallan on 02 9875 4871 or email: thomas.mccallan@bigpond.com.
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Latest Match Report
Young Ireland vs McAnallens - ChampionshipSenior | |
Date: Sunday 13th July 2008 | |
Young Ireland 0-06 McAnallens 0-04 |
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