Two months ago, a few Celts made their way to the Emerald Isle, specifically Monagea in West Limerick. Home of one of our coaches and the most passionate person when it comes to hurling that I know (personally, at least), Frank. After he brought his home club over to Cologne for the first edition of our now-annual Francie O’Connor Cup, the time had come to pay the return visit.
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Hurling and Camogie Development Day 2024 – October 26th
On Saturday, October 26th, Cologne Celtics welcomed Adrian Clancy to our pitch in Chorweiler, just north of Cologne, for a day’s intensive training. Organised by the GGE, the event’s logic was to get a high-profile hurling and camogie coach to not only train the players there on the day but also encourage and educate all the coaches and potential coaches present in order to further develop the GAA across Europe.
The Story behind the Francie O’Connor Cup – a Chat with Frank O’Connor
Frank O’Connor is a legend of the Cologne Celtics. The driving force behind our development on the hurling pitch over the last few years. Here, he discusses everything from the trophy named after his father, growing up with a passion for hurling and GAA in Europe compared to Ireland.
FRS GAA World Games 2023: Our Players‘ Experiences
Our players gave their reactions to a hard but fun week in Derry during the FRS GAA World Games 2023. We had players represent us in all codes. Our club is very proud of them all.
FRS GAA World Games 2023: Meet Our Players
This year, 2023, the FRS GAA World Games makes a return, and this time, it is being held in County Derry. Amongst all these players is a significant group from the Cologne Celtics. Here we had a chat with several of our players.
Cork Trip October 2022: Club Report
On September 30th, 2022, a group of Celts went to visit Cork for the first official club trip to Ireland. After the success of the occasion, it is fair to say that it will not be our last time in the Rebel County!
Interview with Irish International Footballer Amber Barrett
Amber Barrett is an Irish international who played from 2019 until 2022 with 1. FC Köln. A passionate GAA fan (and county-standard player!) she joined us for a chat during the pre-match camp before Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier against Georgia.
The Warrior Women of Ireland
With International Women’s Day, we at the Celts decided to examine four extraordinary warrior women of Irish history and mythology. This article outlines the lives of a mythological warrior queen, a pirate chieftain, the „most dangerous woman in America“ and a political, soldiering and revolutionary countess. Enjoy!
Inspiring women: Waterford Camogie Captain Niamh Rockett and her way to the top
From being told „you’re going to be in a wheelchair by the time you’re 30” and dealing with arthritis to win the Camogie All Star Award, Niamh Rockett is one of a kind. The captain of the Waterford Senior Camogie Team talked to us about motivation, teamwork – and chicken dinner videos.
#Runninghome: How a run in France led to 15.000€ for charities in Ireland
From its humble beginnings on a run in rural France, RunningHome.ie now has over 800 runners around the world and has raised €15,000 for charities in Ireland. Guest writer and founder Aisling Demaison would like to share her story of #runninghome with you.
When Jan discovered Hurling: A Cologne Celtics Love Story
„Since then I was absolutely addicted to Ireland and Irish sport.“ Read here how Jan discovered hurling for himself – and became a member of the Cologne Celtics in these difficult times we are all going through together.
Meet the Celtics: Finbar Coyle from Drogheda
In our interview series we take the time to get to know our players and members and get a little insight into their lives. This time we asked the illustrator and character designer Finbar Coyle.
Cork – a Partner City of Cologne
For Oisín O’Mahony, Cork is the true capital of Ireland (although some team mates might see it differently). Here he talks about his hometown with its many pubs, about sporting successes – and there’s a bit of slang in it too.
20×20: New horizons for the Cologne Celtics Ladies
As much as 2020 brought general life to a halt, there has been a boost for us at Cologne Celtics GAA during this pandemic. We are proud to declare that we signed the Charta and are now members and supporters of the Irish campaign 20×20.
Remembering Bloody Sunday: Croke Park 21 November 1920
For some, Bloody Sunday conjures images of the 1972 civil rights protest in Derry, and unfortunately throughout Irish history, this is just one of many Bloody Sundays. However today, Gareth Houston will be talking about the 1920 Bloody Sunday, which saw its 100 year anniversary Saturday on the 21st of November.
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