Brussels Craobh Rua

Derry Girls (and Boys!) 🏐🔴🏐🔴

Last weekend 6 young players from Brussels togged out for Europe at the Féile Peile na nÓg in Derry. The teams were made up from clubs across Europe, representing the growth of the game across the continent.

The Brussels-based players were:
Saorlaith Golden
Danielle Curtis
Sadbh McCarthy
Cillian O’Regan
Owen Keane
Liam Hickey

A big thanks to the local families, clubs, and communities for their hospitality and a big congratulations to all involved!

Bígí linn ar an 11 Iúil i gcomhair Lá Spóirt ar leith a bheidh oiriúnach don teaghlach ar fad!

Agus Éire ag dul i mbun Uachtaránacht Chomhairle an Aontais Eorpaigh, tá CLG Craobh Rua na Bruiséile agus Conradh na Gaeilge na Bruiséile ag teacht le chéile chun lá speisialta a eagrú.

Beidh gníomhaíochtaí agus cluichí ann do chách – rás uibhe agus spúnóige, rás rothbharra, tarraingt na téide agus ráib 100m ina measc!

Bí linn, tóg leat do chúpla focal, agus taispeán gur tusa an duine is tapúla sa Bhruiséil!

Beidh sólaistí ar fáil ar an lá. Tá an clár iomlán ag teacht go luath. Bí ag faire amach!

Ár mbuíochas le hAmbasáid na hÉireann as a gcuid tacaíochta don lá.

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Join us on 11th July for a Sports Day for the whole family!

As Ireland takes up the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Brussels Craobh Rua and the Brussels Branch of Conradh na Gaeilge are coming together to organise a special day.

There will be activities and games for everyone – including an egg and spoon race, a wheelbarrow race, tug of war and a 100m sprint!

Join us, bring your cúpla focal, and show that you are the fastest person in Brussels!

There will be refreshments available on the day. The full programme will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Irish Embassy for supporting this event.

Craobh Rua Summer Series ☀️

Every Thursday evening in July, we’ll be having fun and social games - taking advantage of the grand stretch and playing ball while the sun shines!

☀️What’s the format?☀️
The games will be mixed, combining ladies’ and men's football, before switching over to camogie and hurling. Afterwards, we’ll all go for al fresco drinks on the terrace of the VUB bar 🍻🍹

☀️Who can join?☀️
Everyone is welcome! If you’re looking for a fun summer activity and a new way to meet friends, this is your chance!

☀️When and where?☀️
🕖Every Thursday evening in July, from 19.30 to 21.30
📍VUB pitch, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Elsene

☀️Themes☀️
Every night, the teams will be based on a different theme!
⚫July 2: Leinster V The Rest
🔴July 9: Vets v Newbies
🟡July 16: Backs V Forwards
🔴July 23: Under 30s v Over 30s
⚫July 30: Captains' Pick (Finals Night)

Drop by and join in on Thursday nights, for some fun in the sun!

Ré nua do Chraobh Rua 🔴☀️⚫

Last week marked a historic moment for Gaelic Games in Brussels, with the amalgamation of the two clubs in the Belgian capital: Brussels Craobh Rua and the European Communities Gaelic Club.

By bringing together youths, adults, and parents under one organisation, we come closer to the clubs that many of us grew up with in Ireland and we cement Brussels as a leading centre for Gaelic Games on the continent.

The decision was backed by unanimous votes from both committees - and sealed with a handshake between club chairs Clíona McDonnell (Craobh Rua) and Eoghan O'Neill (EC Gaelic Club). Thanks to for hosting our EGM in their offices!

The clubs will unite under the name of Brussels Craobh Rua / Craobh Rua na Bruiséile, with a new crest to be designed in due course.

Great credit is due to both club committees, in particular Conchúr Caomhánach and Jane Brennan, who worked hard to iron out the details of the amalgamation.

Over the coming months, we will continue this work to ensure a smooth transition to this new chapter.

By combining our clubs, we create a community, uniting generations through Gaelic Games.

🏑🌞🍹

On Sunday we hosted players from , Eindhoven Shamrocks GAA Club, and for an afternoon of Camogie 🏑

Despite the high temperatures, we had a series of competitive and enjoyable games, followed by some drinks in The Black Sheep to cool down 🍹

Beforehand, the stars of the future gathered for a training session, showing that the future is bright for Gaelic games in Brussels 🌟

Thanks to all who came down!

Benelux 🏐 Championships 🌞 Round 3

We sent three teams to Luxembourg to compete in the third round of the Breagh Recruitment Benelux Gaelic Football Championships.

Our Ladies teamed up with and for the day. It proved to be a winning combination as they took home the Cup 🏆

Our senior and junior men battled to the semi-finals of the Cup and the Shield respectively, with both teams narrowly missing out on a place in the final.

A special mention to Margaux Mansanarez who was awarded player of the tournament 🌟

Thanks for hosting us!