Pub Quiz - Summer Series

 Picture borrowed from thepubquizcompany.com

If you've spent any time in Ireland or the British Isles, they you will have become acquainted with the institution known as: The Pub Quiz.

They are weekly trivia nights held and organized by local pubs throughout the British Isles. Growing up in Ireland I used to attend one every week in the Pier Bar with the Anderson's. They would become heated debates, with dictionaries and encyclopedia knowledge being spouted and the odd cheat slipping off to the bathroom to google an answer on their phones. Not long ago I got a call on my cellphone from Ireland looking for the answer to such a question. No shame.

The biggest cheats, excuse me, Winners, would get a round of drinks on the house and the quiz master would shame them into donating their winnings to a local charity. It's a great tradition and side of Irish culture that not a lot of people know about. So, to save you the trip to Ireland, The KCGAC and The ICCM are going to jointly hold a series of Pub Quizzes over the summer months, staring May 1st.

Admission is going to be $20 per person and tables will be limited to 6 persons. Boulevard Brewing Company are kindly sponsoring tasty beer for the event and you will be allowed to take in your own food. Proceeds from the events will go to both The KCGAC and The ICCM.

This is a great opportunity to get some friends, family or co-workers together and show the world that you should have been accepted to Mensa all those years ago. And get that office know-it-all who thinks he's never wrong to put his money where his arse is. Categories will include:

History
Geography
Science
Math
Literature
Sports&Leisure
This Week's News
Pop Culture and Celebrity Gossip
Kansas City

Time: 7pm-9pm
Date: May 1st, Saturday
Location: The Irish Cultural Center and Museum at Union Station
Cost: $20 per person

Haskell Game - A great night in Lawrence, KS

The second annual KCGAC Vs Haskell University Gaelic Football challenge match was a huge success for all involved. Both sides fielded strong teams and showed great skill and athleticism. 

We want to say a big THANK YOU to their teacher Hugh from Mayo and all the students for hosting the KCGAC.

After my injury in practice I was relegated to the sidelines on camera duty. So here's a sample of the shots I took, I've got a bunch more I will post to the website and facebook page.

It's not often that Carl gets out-paced, but this guy gave our team hell, we need to draft him

A physical game...

T'is but a scratch

Taylor takes to the air

 We're all looking forward to next year's game and hope to see some of the Haskell players at our practice, they'd make a great addition to our team.

Spring Fever

It was a beautiful April day in Olathe for the first of our league sessions. However, since we were a few players missing, we played a full game of 11s as a non-league game.

The standard of football was very high today, showing that the winter rust is almost all gone. There were some great runs by Sean and Brendan, coming from deep in their own zones and precision kicking by Scott and Sully. A very promising 2010 KCGAC team.

Haskell better bring their A game on Wednesday, 'cause our lads are not messing around this year. That game is 7pm at their stadium.

Also, we have our new club t-shirt available, modeled here by some old fella, and is available to you in exchange for $10. A bargain for such a sexy shirt.

This is beautiful...this is what our club is about: Gaelic Football

Discussing post-game strategy

Paddy Englishman and Paddy Irishman walk into a bar...

Left Behind: do you own any of this stuff?

KCGAC at Haskell University

It's on like Donkey Kong. We had to cancel the game on the 14th, but it has been rescheduled for April 21st at 7pm. We will be playing in the University's football stadium.

Last year under Una Meabh's coaching Haskell put on a great show, especially in the second half as legs got tired and youth began to wear down Old-Man-Strength. This year they have a new coach and some new players, so we don't know what to expect.  All we know is that it's going to be a great night of Gaelic in Lawrence. 

We are very lucky to have a University so close to us with a Gaelic Football program and every Haskell player can count themselves as an honorary member of the KCGAC.

Here's some photos of the first night we went down to Haskell in October 2008.

This picture was taken in 1936

Devin looks on at the action

And again, Devin looks on at the action (just kidding Dev)

Weinbaum on the ball

You don't take the ball from BIG TAYLOR

This time it's gonna be bigger and better, bring it on...come on

Mayo Vs Dublin 1996 - Spring Inspiration

With another Mayo-man on board with the KCGAC we have to share this great video of some very fine Gaelic Football. Watch how well the ball flows and how they take points at great distance and sharp angles.

Sevens Tournament was a Huge Success

It didn't snow, it didn't rain, it wasn't freezing...not sure if we're in Kansas anymore Toto.

The Irish gods were smiling upon us and we had the most perfect March day for our KCGAC Sevens tournament. Director Sully divided the club up into the four Provinces of Ireland and we had a round-robin first and then knock-outs for the championship position.

Connaught 3-5 Vs Leinster 1-0...Winner Connaught

Munster 2-4 Vs Ulster 1-5...Winner Munster

Connaught 1-9 Vs Munster 2-3...Winner Connaught

Ulster 2-3 Vs Leinster 1-3...Winner Ulster

Munster 2-3 Vs Leinster 2-7...Winner Leinster

Ulster 0-1 Vs Connaught 4-5...Winner Connaught

CHAMPIONSHIP

WINNER Connaught

Instead of having a 3rd and 4th place playoff, we combined some of the lads from the other teams to give the finalists a few extra subs to help the tired and weary legs after so many games in a row.

It was great craic and we even had a few fans down at Swope Park cheering us on. Best of all this year, we were injury free.

 A quick stretch before the tournament

The local PD were there to keep an eye on the club treasures

Devin warms up with the Aussie Rules lad

Drake got down on his knees and prayed for the win

Sully's ringer from Rosscommon

The final seconds of the Final, it could have gone either way, very close

Carl looks for the catch

Kieran hold Brandon off, as he makes for another point from the 40 yard line

Ulster - KCGAC Sevens Champions 2010

Seven A Side Tournament - March 28th

This is the most fun weekend in Kansas City Gaelic Football if you ask me. Small teams, on a smaller field, means more action and more scoring.

This is also a great time for new people to come down and experience Gaelic football. Bring $35, a registration form and a medical waiver from our site and we'll stick you on a team.

Our club will be split up into four teams representing the provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Connaught and Munster. This should make for some good rivalry and great craic. Rumor has it there is going to be an amazing trophy for the winning team.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your boots if you're playing or a deckchair if you're cheering from the sidelines, and bring the family down to Swope Park, either way you're in for a good Gaelic time.

Time: 3:00pm on Sunday the 28th of March 2010

Place: Swope Park soccer fields
Cost: Free for Spectators

To find out more information about Gaelic Sports in Kansas City visit our website www.kcgac.org.

Here's some Gaelic Football highlights to get you in the spirit.