Clann Éireann GAC is a GAA

Gaelic Athletic Association

The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...

 Club based in Lurgan

Lurgan

Lurgan is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The town is near the southern shore of Lough Neagh and in the north-eastern corner of the county. Part of the Craigavon Borough Council area, Lurgan is about 18 miles south-west of Belfast and is linked to the city by both the M1 motorway...

, in County Armagh

County Armagh

-History:Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch, whose capital was Emain Macha near Armagh. The site, and subsequently the city, were named after the goddess Macha...

, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...

. Formed in 1910, the club was only officially named "Clann Éireann" 1937 after numerous name changes. Clann Éireann GAC are an active Gaelic Athletic Club which also incorporates a vibrant Youth Club.

With a total membership of 1500, the youth club and GAC provides a wide range of sporting, social and developmental activities throughout the year. The Youth Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2004. Founded in 1954 it has continuously served the community in North Lurgan. With a strong gaelic games ethos the GAC provides gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball for boys and girls of all age groups from under-8s to senior level.

Additionally the Social Club provides an enjoyable social setting where senior members and their friends can meet for a drink.

External links

• Clann Éireann GAC