Championship Cup Race Heats Up After Thrilling Second Week at Páirc na nGael

Jun 26

Written By William Wayland / Public Relations Officer

The second week of the San Francisco GAA Championship Cup delivered another memorable day of Gaelic games as players, supporters, families, and friends returned to Páirc na nGael on Father’s Day for four closely contested championship matches.

With every result carrying weight in the race to qualify for the USGAA Finals in Boston, the intensity was evident from the opening throw-in to the final whistle.

The day began with a spirited clash between Ladies Gaelic Football rivals Clan na Gael and Fog City Harps. Clan na Gael appeared poised to earn a statement victory after building momentum through much of the match, but Fog City Harps responded with a strong finish and winning by a single goal 1:11 to 2:06.

Young Irelanders followed with an outstanding performance in Senior Football, defeating Éire Óg 2:21 to 1:15 as they added another important win to their championship record.

Junior Football produced another competitive contest as Ulster and Éire Óg battled throughout the afternoon. Despite four goals from Éire Óg, Ulster's combination of goals and accurate point scoring earned them a narrow 3:07 to 4:02 victory.

The final game of the afternoon provided the drama everyone hopes for in championship hurling. Tipperary and Na Fianna were close throughout the Senior Hurling match that remained in doubt until the closing moments. Na Fianna edged Tipperary with a goal in the final minute with the final score 2:16 to 0:21 in a contest that could easily have gone either way.

As the Championship Cup season continues, every point and every result becomes increasingly important in the race for a place at the San Francisco GAA Championship Cup Finals on August 2 and, ultimately a ticket to the USGAA Finals.

Photography by San Francisco GAA Public Relations Officer William Wayland.

The Championship Cup continues next weekend at Páirc na nGael. Be sure to check the schedule, come out to support your club, and experience another great day of Gaelic games on Treasure Island.