Féile Peil na nÓg is a national festival of Gaelic football for boys and girls under 14 years of age. It was first held in County Cavan, Ireland in 1982, the brainchild of Fintan Tierney of Butlersbridge. The 1982 Féile saw a total of 40 teams participate, 20 of whom were from other counties. It consisted of two boys divisions. Girls began to participate in 1994.
Each year approximately 30,000 boys and girls from each of the 32 counties in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA, participate in the Féile. A preliminary competition is held in each county for the right to represent the county at the Féile finals. The winning club then travels to the host county, where they are hosted by one of the clubs in that county.
Féile Peil na nÓg places great emphasis and importance on proper participation, presentation, punctuality and sportsmanship. The Féile involves the whole community, clubs, schools, social and cultural groups, families, civic and religious authorities. It is recognized by the GAA as a major festival of great importance for the promotion of football among the youth. Féile Peil na nÓg helps to bond communities, forge friendships, provide educational opportunities and unearth new leaders.
The Delco Gaels have been participating in the Feile since 2007. In 2018 the Delco Gaels sent our first girls team.
In July 2022 we sent a very successful girls team, we are delighted to be back participating in the Féile Peil na nÓg.
2023 Girls Feile Team
Pictured in Tuam Co. Galway
