USGAA Finals Leave San Francisco With Homework for 2027
Five San Francisco GAA clubs traveled to Canton for the 2026 USGAA Finals, with Clan na Gael and Fog City Harps reaching national finals. While no trophies made the trip back to San Francisco this year, the weekend provided valuable lessons, experience and plenty to build on ahead of the 2027 Finals in Chicago.
San Francisco Clubs Shine on the World Stage
Three San Francisco GAA teams reached the championship finals at the 2026 GAA World Games in Waterford, with a fourth advancing to a Division 1 semifinal. But the achievement was about more than results. San Francisco chose to send individual clubs rather than assemble an all-star team, showcasing the depth of talent built through decades of coaching, youth development, volunteerism, and community on Treasure Island.
Championship Cup Finals: San Francisco GAA Crowns Its 2026 Champions
San Francisco GAA’s 2026 Championship Cup came to a close on August 2md with seven exciting finals at Páirc na nGael. See the final results, celebrate this year’s champions, and browse photos from Finals Day.
A New Era Begins: San Francisco GAA Makes Live Streaming Debut on Clubber TV
For years, supporters have asked how they could watch Gaelic Games in San Francisco. This Saturday, they'll finally have an answer. San Francisco GAA's historic partnership with Clubber TV brings Championship Cup action to fans around the world for the first time.
San Francisco GAA vs. The World
The largest GAA World Games in history are coming to Waterford, Ireland, and four San Francisco GAA clubs will be there. Meet the players representing Northern California, learn why the World Games matter, and discover how a thriving Gaelic games community built at Páirc na nGael is taking the world stage.
Championship Cup Week 3: Key Wins Shape the Race to the Finals
Another thrilling day of Championship Cup action unfolded at Páirc na nGael. See who won, relive the highlights, and browse photographs from Week 3.
Championship Cup Race Heats Up After Thrilling Second Week at Páirc na nGael
The Championship Cup race intensified at Páirc na nGael as four competitive matches brought dramatic finishes, standout performances, and another memorable day of Gaelic games. Read the recap, see the results, and browse dozens of photos from Week 2 of the San Francisco GAA Championship Cup.
More Than a Game: Micheál Smith on the GAA, Community, and Four Years in San Francisco
As Ireland's Consul General in San Francisco, Micheál Smith became a strong supporter of the San Francisco GAA and Gaelic games across the Western United States. In this exclusive interview, he discusses sports diplomacy, the global reach of the GAA, the unique Irish relationship with sport, and the future of Gaelic games abroad.
The Road to Boston Begins at Páirc na nGael
The road to the USGAA Finals began this past weekend as hundreds of players, supporters, families, and friends gathered at Páirc na nGael for the opening round of the San Francisco GAA Championship Cup season. View photos from the weekend and catch up on the results from six championship matches across hurling, Gaelic football, and ladies Gaelic football.
The Whole Mad Arrangement Waiting
A young hurler wakes in San Francisco's foggy Sunset District and crosses the Bay Bridge to Páirc na nGael on Treasure Island. In the spirit of James Joyce's Ulysses, this Bloomsday tale captures hurling, friendship, and the whole mad arrangement of an Irish summer on the edge of the Pacific.
St. Patrick’s Cup Finals Deliver Drama, Celebration, and Community
Champions were crowned and emotions ran high as the San Francisco GAA community gathered at Páirc na nGael for an unforgettable day of St. Patrick’s Cup Finals action.
St. Patrick’s Cup: Week 5 Brings Another Full Day at Páirc na nGael
Week 5 of the St. Patrick’s Cup brought another full Sunday of Gaelic games to Páirc na nGael, featuring matchups between Clan na Gael and Fog City Harps, Tipperary and Pearse Óg, Ulster and Sean Treacys, and Éire Óg and the Young Irelanders on Treasure Island.
The Irish Who Built the Bay
If you're Irish or of Irish descent, you belong in the Bay Area. It was the Irish who helped to build it. Long before the Golden Gate Bridge rose from the fog, long before the cable cars climbed the hills, long before San Francisco became a byword for ambition, culture, and possibility; Irish men and women were here. Shaped by the Great Hunger and hardship, they poured their heritage into the city's foundations. Their names are etched into the geography of San Francisco itself. The city we love today is, in no small part, an Irish creation.
St. Patrick’s Cup: Week 4 in Photos
Week 4 of the St. Patrick’s Cup featured a full afternoon of hurling and football at Páirc na nGael on Treasure Island, including matches between Na Fianna and St. Joseph’s, Tipperary and Sacramento Kavanagh’s, Joseph Mary Plunketts and Pearse Óg, and Sean Treacy’s against the Young Irelanders.
San Francisco Stands Up to New York in Senior Hurling Challenge
Na Fianna and Tipperary set aside a rivalry built at Páirc na nGael to form one side. Weeks later, they were standing level with New York.
Round 2 of the St. Patrick’s Cup Brings a Full Day of Hurling to Páirc na nGael
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.
The St. Patrick’s Cup Returns to Páirc na nGael
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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San Francisco GAA Announces Historic Matches at Alcatraz Island
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.
Camogie 360 Comes to Páirc na nGael: A Landmark Weekend for Camogie in San Francisco
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.
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