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As for the USGAA Finals in Boston on August 14th through the 16th, the random draw for the knock-out tournament is complete. For Junior A Men’s Gaelic football (MGF), the Pittsburgh Celtics will face Dallas Fionn McCuamhaill’s, Cleveland will face Setanta San Diego at Junior B, the Midwest representative will face the Northeast representative at Junior C, and the Midwest representative will face Chicago James Joyce at the Junior D level.

In Achill, Cleveland’s twin city, our club played with Westport GAA. These games marked the first time that hurling or camogie had been played in Achill in decades! The next day was ...

Cleveland’s annual Memorial 7-a-Side Tournament was held at the West Side Irish American Club on May 16th. The Cleveland Ladies defeated the Pittsburgh Banshees in the final to raise the cup for the first time. Meanwhile, the Cleveland men fell to the Pittsburgh Celtics. Other clubs competing included Ladies: Cincinnati and Buffalo, and Men: Buffalo Fenians and Detroit.

—attracted global attention. The League also had a wonderful Irish tinge, making for fantastic viewing and excitement for what lays ahead.