Practice Tomorrow Night at Keystone Oaks High School
May 21, 2013

The Celtics and Banshees combined practice tomorrow, Wednesday May 22, will be at Keystone Oaks High School from 6:30-8:30 PM. KO High School is located at 1000 Kelton Ave, Pgh, 15216. 

Celtics Win the Cleveland 7-Aside Tournament for the 2nd Straight Year
May 20, 2013

The Celtics kicked off the 2013 season in style by winning the Cleveland 7-Aside Tournament this past Saturday for the second consecutive year. Under the guidance of Howard "H" Elbert, the Celtics were able to "pound it in" throughout the day in defeating the Rochester, Toronto, and the Cleveland St Jarlaths 3 times, including the championship game, a 4-7 to 1-3 victory. A number of first-year players more than held their own but a highlight goal by possible "former" goalie Ted Sheedy was the play that will be remembered most. Click here for the recap of the weekend.

2013 Men's and Women's Schedule Announced
April 29, 2013

The PGAA is excited to announce the 2013 Season Schedule for both the Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees. Both teams have a full slate including matches against the 2012 NACB Junior B Men's Champion Baltimore Bohemians and a trip to Philadelphia. Click here for the Celtics schedule and here for the Banshees schedule.

Quality Craic had by all that attended the PGAA's Season Kickoff Party!
April 29, 2013 

The PGAA would like to thank all the supporters that attended the Season Kickoff Party at the Irish Centre this past Saturday night! It was a great way to start the Gaelic Football season and there is a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding the Celtics and Banshees in 2013. Special thank you to Danny Kelly, John Young, Johnny Connolly, and DJ Rob E Fresh for all their help with the event!
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The calm before...
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...the storm
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Winner

Great time had by all the PGAA supporters that marched in the parade!
March 25, 2013

For the second straight year, supporters of the PGAA marched in Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade! Thank you to all that came out and marched with us as it was a wonderful day to celebrate the success our teams have had over the years! Click here to see all the photos from the parade.
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The float rolling along the streets of downtown Pittsburgh
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Current Celtic Danny Kelly with the Governor of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, during the 2013 St Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh

Banshees Celebrate Year End with Annual Kick Fada

November 1, 2012

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The Banshees have a special tradition called Kick Fada that was started by our beloved coach, Tom Dowd, who saw the craic in Ireland and brought it back to Pittsburgh. It has become a favorite annual event and season-end celebration – and challenge! To learn more and see photos, click here.

Q&A with Current Celtic Ryan Dowd
May 6, 2013

With the start of the 2013 season less than a month away, the PGAA thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some of the players you'll be seeing on the pitch this year. First up is Celtic full-back Ryan Dowd. Make sure to check out the new "Player Interviews" section under the Celtics and Banshees dropdown for interviews throughout the year!

New Coaching Staffs Announced
April 8, 2013

The 2013 season will see new faces manning the sidelines for both the Celtics and the Banshees this year. Click here to learn more about the new coaches.

Local Magazines Feature Pittsburgh Gaelic Football

April 2, 2013

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The North Hills Monthly Magazine and IN Community Magazines of Keystone Oaks and Mt Lebanon have recently featured articles on Irish Football in Pittsburgh, specifically the Celtics and Banshees. Click here to read more. 

Happy Valentine's Day from the PGAA

February 14, 2013

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While Valentine's Day may not be the most popular day of the year for some, the PGAA would like recognize a number of love connections made as a result of Gaelic Football in Pittsburgh. Colleen and Josh Mycoff, Maureen and Ryan Macel, and Marie and John Young all met through Gaelic Football. And many other connections have been made over the years between Celtic and Banshee players though, sadly, most of those did not last as long as the Mycoffs, Macels, and Youngs! But make sure to check out our photos section to see the love and fun shared by many of our players past and present! 

Pittsburgh Celtics win the 2012 Junior A North American National Championship in Philadelphia

September 2, 2012

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Celtic captain Fergal Finnan accepts the Junior A Championship trophy from GAA president Liam O'Neill as head coach Johnny Connolly looks on.
The Pittsburgh Celtics captured their second consecutive North American National Championship this past September in Philadelphia as they defeated Chicago Pearse 2-9 to 1-11. It is the club's second national title, as the club won its first ever title last year in San Francisco, a Junior B Title. This year the Celtics brought home the Junior A Championship as they were required to move up a division after last year's historic win. Click here to read about the entire weekend.