The Derry Centre of Excellence in Owenberg is set to host the upcoming World Gaelic Games at the end of July. The games is a five-day event and will feature matches over four days running from the 24th to the 27th of July.
Finals will take place on the 28th of July in Celtic Park.
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The spread of Gaelic games across the world can be seen in the 500 GAA clubs that exist outside of Ireland. About 105 of these teams will travel to Derry to represent their clubs from across 11 different regions; Europe, New York, USGAA, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Britain, Australasia, India, Asia and the Middle East.
It has been estimated that a total of 5,000 people will be involved with this year’s games, with players, team officials, administrators, supporters and families all being accounted for.
Regarding the World Gaelic Games GAA President Larry McCarthy said that, “Thousands are planning to flock to Derry for what will be a spectacular festival of Gaelic games activity, and which will show people just how strong Gaelic games are outside of Ireland.”
Three competitions will run for each sport; Cup, Shield and Plate. The teams will be divided into 2 categories – Open and International.
The games are 9-a-side with a total squad of 13 players and 2 mentors.
- Group games will run for 18 minutes – 9 minutes a half.
- Knock-out games will run for 24 minutes – 12 minutes a half.
- The finals will run for 30 mins – 15 minutes a half.