U14 Hurling Clubs Head West for Féile na nGael sponsored by Bus Éireann
The 2011 Féile na nGael sponsored by Bus Éireann will take place this weekend in Co. Galway.
The event, which will run from June 24-26, will see clubs from all over Ireland head west to take part in one of the GAA’s finest showpieces of young talent.
Féile na nGael, which is now in its 41st year of existence, is a national festival of Hurling, Camogie and Handball for boys and girls under 14 years of age. In all there will be 88 Hurling, 68 Camogie and 40 Handball teams participating in the festivities this year.
Clubs from around the country will head to Galway for the Féile weekend where they will be hosted by various Clubs within the county. Many accomplished hurlers, past and present, have participated in Féile in their youth.
The traditional Féile parade, which marks the beginning of the competition, takes place in Loughrea on Friday, June 24 at 7.30pm. The major finals will take place in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, June 26 while the group games will be played at different venues around the county such as Athenry and Clarinbridge. Full details are available from www.feilenangael2011.gaa.ie, while all results will also be available from this site immediately after the games.
With just two days to go to the start of the 2011 Féile na nGael sponsored by Bus Éireann finals Uachtarán Chumann Luthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana anticipates a unique celebration of Hurling, Camogie and Handball again this year.
“Féile na nGael always provides some fantastic entertainment and thankfully the competition remains as popular as ever with the boys and girls who are lucky enough to get the chance to compete in this fantastic competition. A sincere thanks to everyone in Galway who has helped in organising this excellent event and also to our new competition sponsors Bus Éireann.”
“I wish all the competing teams and players who travel to Galway this weekend every success and hope that in addition to competing for titles everyone enjoys what should be a memorable weekend when friendships and bonds will be forged that last a lifetime.”
Andrew McLindon, PR Manager, Bus Éireann added: "Bus Éireann is delighted to sponsor Féile Peile na nÓg and Féile na nGael.”
“We believe this is a great match for Bus Éireann as the tournaments are a fantastic showcase of the commitment and energy of communities across Ireland.”
A feast of Hurling, Camogie and Handball is anticipated so come out and see the stars of the future in action.
Wednesday, 22nd June, 2011