San Francisco GAA hosted three hurling matches on April 26th at Páirc na nGael. Explore photos from Round 2 of the St. Patrick’s Cup.

Gaelic sports returned to Páirc na nGael on Sunday, April 19th with four action-packed matches, a strong community turnout, and the start of another St. Patrick’s Cup campaign on San Francisco Bay’s Treasure Island.

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The San Francisco GAA has announced plans to host a selection of matches this season on Alcatraz Island, following discussions with the National Park Service. The initiative aims to showcase Gaelic games to a global audience in one of San Francisco’s most iconic settings.

San Francisco GAA was proud to host Camogie 360 at Páirc na nGael, welcoming players from across the United States for a dynamic showcase of coaching, skill development, and competition.

The Sacramento Kavanagh’s continue their strong start with a feature on Insight with Vicki Gonzalez on CapRadio. Hear from Chairperson David Neligan and players Kai Uchio and Connor Gorry as they share the club’s story and growth.

Most of us cross the Bay Bridge to reach Páirc na nGael on Treasure Island. From this Friday, that journey gets a little more magical. The iconic Bay Lights — Leo Villareal's breathtaking installation of 25,000 LEDs stretching 1.8 miles across the western span of the Bay Bridge — return on March 20th after three years in the dark. Upgraded, more durable, and more dazzling than ever, they'll light up the gateway to our home ground once again.

On St. Patrick's Day 2026, San Francisco made history. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an Irish Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood, formally recognizing the Irish contribution to this city.

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. But how many people actually know Ireland’s national sports? Hurling, camogie, and Gaelic football are fast, physical, and deeply rooted in Irish history and community. After watching matches at Páirc na nGael, I discovered seven reasons these uniquely Irish games are worth seeing for yourself.

Looking for the best Irish pubs to visit this St. Patrick’s Day? The pubs that sponsor the San Francisco GAA help to keep Gaelic games and Irish culture thriving across Northern California. From San Francisco to the Peninsula and Sacramento, here are 13 great pubs where you can celebrate the holiday and support the SFGAA community.

The USGAA Western Division | San Francisco GAA has announced the 2026 St. Patrick’s Cup schedule. Competition begins Sunday, April 19, and concludes with the St. Patrick’s Cup Finals on Sunday, May 31 — traditionally the biggest day on our calendar. All match times are TBD.

Winning in the GAA isn’t about money, contracts, or fame. It’s about pride, community, and history. From the muddy parish fields to the roar of Croke Park, every goal, every tackle, and every victory is shared by a county, a club, and a generation. Here’s what makes winning a GAA championship unlike anything in professional sports.

The San Francisco GAA closed out 2025 following one of its most successful seasons to date, marked by championship victories across football, hurling, and camogie, significant milestones for long-standing clubs, and continued investment in Páirc na nGael on Treasure Island. As preparations begin for 2026, the organisation looks ahead to another active year on the regional, national, and international stage.

Ash or composite? Old-school or modern? Vote now for your favorite hurley brand and help find out the San Francisco GAA community’s top choice.

Curious about Ladies Gaelic Football? This beginner-friendly guide introduces you to Ireland’s fast-paced women’s team sport and shows you how to get involved here in San Francisco. Meet our local clubs and learn the basics of the game.

Winter is the quiet season for hurling and camogie here in California, but don’t ignore your hurley until spring. Ash is a living material. It expands, contracts, dries, and warps depending on how you store it. A little care now can save you from cracks, splits, and disappointment when training starts up again.

The San Francisco GAA wrapped up the 2025 Gaelic Games season with a lively Western-themed Dinner Dance at Páirc na nGael. Players, coaches, and supporters from across the Bay Area came together to celebrate an unforgettable year of Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie. Congratulations to all the 2025 San Francisco GAA award winners and Hall of Fame inductees for their dedication, teamwork, and contribution to growing Gaelic Games in California.

Sacramento has a new home for hurling. The Sacramento Kavanaghs, honoring Monsignor Edward Kavanagh, bring fresh energy, community spirit, and Irish pride to California’s capital as the newest club in the USGAA Western Division.

Over 14 days and 421 miles, Ger Dixon pushed himself from Los Angeles to San Francisco to raise awareness about mental health and to support Celtic Cara. Along the way, he faced blistering heat, exhaustion, and moments of doubt, but every step carried a message: even in the darkest times, there is a way forward. His run has already raised more than $35,000 to help people in crisis, turning personal struggle into a journey of hope and resilience.

Treasure Island has a brand-new reason to visit. The neighborhood, already home to San Francisco GAA’s Páirc na nGael, has opened its first public park, Cityside Park. Just an eight-minute ferry ride from downtown, the six-acre waterfront space offers stunning skyline views, walking and biking trails, picnic areas, and sustainable stormwater gardens.