Monday, September 26, 2016







Results from the 2016 USGAA National Finals from Seattle and San Francisco GAA Championship.



 
2016 USGAA Finals Seattle.
 
This was one of our largest travel teams in a number of years, boosted by the fact that our neighbors Seattle GAA were our hosts. In total we had 10 teams representing SFGAA of which 7 teams reached their respective Grade Final and 6 SFGAA teams won National titles. Congratulations to all and we look forward to hosting the 2017 USGAA Finals.
 
 
Junior C Football National Champions: Eire Og GFC - defeated San Diego.
 
Junior B Football National Champions: Ulster B GFC - defeated San Diego.
 
Junior A Football National Championship: Young Irelanders/St. Brendan’s were defeated in their first round game by the eventual grade winners Chicago Patriots.
 
Intermediate Football National Champions - Sons of Boru/Celts GFC - defeated Vancouver.
 
Senior Football National Champions: Ulster GFC –– defeated Vancouver.
 
Junior B Hurling National Championship: St. Joseph’s GHC - were defeated by San Diego in the final by one point.
 
Senior National Hurling Champions: Naomh Padraig GHC - defeated Vancouver.
 
Junior B Ladies Football Championship: Clan Na Gael LGFC - were defeated by Dallas in their first round game.
 
Junior A Ladies Football Championship: Fog City Harps LGFC were defeated in their first round game by eventual grade winners St. Brigid’s.
 
Senior Ladies Football Champions: Fog City Harps LGFC - defeated Charlotte.
 
 



2016 San Francisco GAA Championship Finals Results:


 


Junior Football: Eire Og 1.07 v Ulster 1.04.


Junior Hurling: Naomh Padraig 1.21 v St, Josephs 2.10.
Referee: Maurice Condon.




Ladies Junior Football: Clan Na Gael 2.10 v Fog City Harps 5.10.
Referee: Terry Tracey.


Senior Hurling: Na Fianna 1.10 v Naomh Padraig 1.21.
Referee: Maurice Condon.


Junior A Football: Sons of Boru/Celts 3.15 v Young Irelanders/St. Brendan’s 1.10.
Referee: Terry Tracey.


Senior Football: Ulster 3.17 v Sean Treacys 3.11.
Referee: Maurice Condon.


Congratulations to all the San Francisco champions and the board would also like to thank everyone who contributed to the SF GAA season, whether that was as a; player, coach, referee, game official, sponsor or supporter. Without your involvement the SF GAA championship would not produce such competitive games.










Friday, September 16, 2016

SF Youth GAA on Treasure Island tomorrow Saturday September 17th, with Joe McHugh, the Minister for Foreign Aid and Development







Message from San Francisco Youth GAA







Youth Players of any age are welcome out to Treasure Island today Saturday Sept 17th at 11.30am. This will be for a puck and/or kick around for couple hours.







Joe McHugh, the Minister for Foreign Aid and Development from Ireland is also coming out to see our facilities on TI.




If anyone needs a ride, please call or text IFHYL Chairman Mark Gorman at 415-515-7713.


IFHYL






https://www.irishaid.ie/about-us/joe-mchugh/
















Thursday, September 8, 2016

Annual San Francisco Youth GAA (IFHYL) Golf Tournament







Thanks to everybody that has already committed to sponsoring and/or playing in our upcoming 2nd Annual IFHYL Golf Tournament.  The response has been phenomenal.




There are a few remaining foursomes available so if you want to play, please contact Hugh Duggan IMMEDIATELY at 650.892.4582.




All entries must be in by Sunday, September 4th.




WHEN           : September 11th 2016 , 7:30AM Sharp (Shotgun start)


WHERE         : Metropolitan Golf Course, Oakland


ENTRY FEE  : $100/Player


The following sponsorship levels are available.




GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000
  • One Foursome included
  • Company sign on one Tee
SILVER SPONSOR - $250
  • Company sign on one Tee

Best Regards,
IFHYL