An International School, College or Sports Group?

Organising a trip to Ireland for your college or sports club but you want to do something that is genuinely different and uniquely Irish?

Well look no further than Experience Gaelic Games, which will provide your college or group with a day out (or a half-day if you wish) that is not only enormously entertaining but will give you a great appreciation of Ireland’s thrilling national sports of Gaelic Football, Hurling and Handball.

Gaelic Games are as much a part of Irish life as our famed love of talking, singing and generally seizing any opportunity to have a ‘bit of craic’!

In fact, at EGG, you’ve even get the opportunity to learn a little Irish traditional music and to demonstrate your dancing prowess when we teach you the basics of Irish dancing!

Every group who have participated in these have raved about the enormous fun they had. In fact the entire day is so enjoyable your college or group will be talking about it for years to come and will probably want to come back again next year!

A visit to EGG can begin with a trip to Croke Park, the world’s largest amateur stadium and the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Here you will be given a fascinating tour of the GAA Museum and the stadium and learn how Gaelic Games have played a vital role in Irish culture for centuries.
Then it’s back to base at ‘Na Fianna’ Gaelic Club where our expert staff will explain a little about playing our unique Gaelic sports. This introductory chat will include video footage and our friendly staff will chat to the group about the games they generally like to play or watch.

We’ll then take you outside and teach your group the basics of Gaelic football, hurling and handball. A highly experienced coach will be assigned to each group of ten and at each step along the way our trainers will provide guidance for the players with their own friendly and individual styles.

Our trainers are excellent with people, are passionate about what they do and will take time and effort with every participant. It is important to remember that none of the group need be particularly sporty – the emphasis at EGG is always on the fun of participating with your friends and colleagues.

We will then organise mini-matches where you’ll get to show off the skills you’ve learned and have great craic doing it! These games are designed to be fun, non-contact events that provide every participant not only with an appreciation of Gaelic games but with a huge amount of laughs.

Water provided throughout the session and we’ll supply all the equipment you’ll need including footballs, hurls, helmets, sliothars etc etc.

All you need to bring along are a pair of flat-soled shoes and a lot of enthusiasm. Changing and shower facilities are provided at Na Fianna Gaelic Club, although you will need to supply your own towel. (EGG is accredited by the GAA and we are fully insured.)