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Who We Are

Learn more about the Delco Gaels.

The Delco Gaels is a youth and adult athletic and social club that teaches the fundamental skills involved in the sports of Gaelic football, Camogie and Hurling. The Delco Gaels is the largest and longest established Gaelic youth club in Philadelphia.

In very exciting news,  we were proud to be named club of the year by USGAA for 2023!!

We welcome all individuals interested in the continued development of the Gaelic games or those seeking more information.

We offer programs for both girls and boys that range in age, from U4-U18. Our newest program is called Tir Na Nog(land of youth) which is offered to boys and girls U4 with parent.

In 2018 our men’s club was established. The men’s team is made up of Delco Gaels that have aged out (18+)of the youth program. This team “homegrown” team is the first of it’s kind in the United States. In 2019 our ladies followed by establishing a women’s team.

The Indoor League program runs for 6-8 weeks January-February.

The Summer League programs run from late April to July.

Outdoor training facilities are located throughout Haverford Township.

The Club participates in many blitzes throughout the season as well as the successful local divisional tournament, The Liam Hegarty Liberty Bell Tournament, and travels to tournaments in Allentown, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, and Connecticut.

The Club also participates in the Continental Youth Championships, the largest Gaelic games tournament outside of Ireland.  The CYC is a 4-day tournament, held the last week in July or first week in August in a  selected Host City.  Philadelphia and the Delco Gaels were the hosts in 2008, 2013 and 2019.   Over 2,000 players participate and compete against teams from the United States and Canada.

The Féile Peil na nÓg or Féile is a national festival of Gaelic football for boys and girls under 14 years of age.  It is held annually in a selected host county in Ireland.  The Delco Gaels U14 boys have participated in the Féile since 2007.  The club was proud to send our first ever Ladies U14 team in 2018.

In 2021 the Feile age was changed to U15 for boys and girls. In July of 2022 we will be sending a girls Feile team.

The continued development of our players, coaches, and referees is encouraged, all of our coaches are volunteers.  Camps and clinics are organized by the divisional Games Development Officer throughout the year.  Individuals interested in coaching or assisting, volunteering as an official, etc. are welcome.  Introductory (no experience or knowledge of the game necessary) and training is available.

Thank you for your interest in the Delaware County Gaels – Gaelic Athletic Club.

Delco in Ireland
Delco Gaels
Players with winners medals
Feile 2019
girls sitting