GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 21 – March 14, 2015 | Page 43

“This is new territory for our
games and this most special
event comes on the back of
an unprecedented explosion
in the growth of our international units and network,” said
O’Feargail.
“It serves as a timely reminder that our games and activities have never been more popular outside Ireland and great
credit is due to Middle East
South Africa Gaels (yellow, red and green) with UCD’s International Ladies Team (blue) in
Ireland. Photo courtesy of Rob Hartnett.
GAA for their role in organising this event and bringing
what was an ambitious plan to fruition.”
“Both teams are sponsored by ESB International and a
visit of this nature is an excellent opportunity to highlight
the impact Gaelic Games has on a global platform” said
“I sincerely hope it is the start of something we will enUCD Director of Sport Brian Mullins.
joy for many years to come and I wish all the competing
teams and players every success.”
“As an international business, sponsoring the UCD International Ladies GAA team and the South Africa Gaels is a
The games have already had an impact at home with
natural fit for us,” added Ollie Brogan, Managing Directhe South Africa Gaels teams visiting Dublin for a skills
tor of ESB International.
session with coaches and players at UCD this week, on a
circuitous route to Abu Dhabi.
“The UCD International Ladies team, who will participate in the GAA Games in Asia, helps us to promote our
The session finished off with a match between the first
presence in this region and demonstrates the true internafemale South Africa Gaels team and the UCD International nature of our business.”
tional Ladies GAA Team.

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