Author: Kyle Keesling

by Kyle Keesling

The 2024 Board of Directors

With 2024 nearly upon us, we’d like to formally introduce our new board of directors. As a reminder, board members serve two-year terms. Those in bold are newly elected.

The 2024 Indianapolis GAA Board of Directors will be:

  • Travis Ryan – Chairperson
  • Chris Burrows – Vice Chairperson
  • John Garlock – Treasurer
  • Niamh Hynes – Secretary
  • Jessica Rhodes – Events Chairperson
  • Kelsey Alcorn – Coaching Chairperson
  • Brittney-Elizabeth Jackson – Membership Relations Officer
  • Rudy Nehrling – Sponsorship Chairperson
  • Ray Guttendorf – Public Relations Officer

A heartfelt thank you goes to outgoing board members Claire Lane, Brett Mahoney, Rachel Keesling, and Kyle Keesling.

This club does not exist without the generous contributions of time and effort from our members, and for that, we thank these folks, along with everyone else who helps keep this club running.

by Kyle Keesling

2023 Indy GAA Fall League

Fall league is back this year, and is the perfect time to check out the club if you’ve been thinking about learning more about the Gaelic games, or just an excellent way for our more veteran players to participate in a low-stakes, fun environment.

The schedule will be as follows:

  • Sunday, October 1st and 15th – 11am – Hurling & Camogie
  • Sunday, October 8th and 22nd – 11am – Gaelic Football

Everything will take place at Eugene Burns Fields, 5602 Glenn Road, Lawrence, IN 46226.

Again, no experience or equipment is necessary, just show up with a set of boots and an open mind, and we’ll take care of the rest.

If you have questions, please contact vicechair@indygaa.com

by Kyle Keesling

A Big Thanks to our 2023 Golf Outing Supporters

The 2023 Indy GAA Golf Outing was another huge success!

This past Sunday provided us with beautiful weather, while Eagle Creek Golf Club provided the lovely course, and had 20 teams show up to play.

We appreciate everyone who showed up to play but also want to recognize that this event could not have happened without the support of a few particular individuals and our sponsors.

A huge thank you to our sponsors:

We’d also like to provide a shout-out to Ciaran Connery, Andretta Erickson, Brian Mathes, Mike Monaghan, Woody White, Tim Riley, Brien Shoemaker, Jeremy Pugh, and Paul Flynn for donating their time and resources to make this event a success!

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by Kyle Keesling

2023 Indy GAA Golf Outing Fundraiser

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Save the date, Sunday, September 10th will be the 2023 Indy GAA Golf Outing. Here are the details:

PLENTY OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!

  • Fun with your friends as you attempt the ridiculous task of getting a small white ball into a small hole several hundred yards away – 18 times.
  • Golf cart to carry your clubs, which are singularly ill-designed for the above mentioned task – but hey at least you can sit down in a very comfortable drinking position, within easy reach of the beer cooler on the cart.
  • Cheat bags for $20 (max 4 per team) – lower your score, boost your ego and add to your legend.
  • Bucket of balls and use of the driving range prior to your round – probably won’t help your golf game, but you will begin working up a thirst.
  • Unlimited beer/soda/water throughout the entire event – this will help, not just with golf game, but with philosophy of life.
  • Buffet meal of burgers & brats – the perfect accompaniment to beer.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, so you can check out the sponsorship sheet here.

If you have questions, contact IndyGAAgolf@yahoo.com

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by Kyle Keesling

Daredevil Brewing – Your 2023 Gaelic Football League Champions

The 2023 Indy GAA pub league Gaelic football championship was a hard-fought contest between Tappers and Daredevil.

Tappers got off to a fast start with a couple of quick goals and held a four-point advantage at halftime. The second half also featured a few early goals by Tappers before Daredevil found its footing and started to close the margin late.

Tappers held a two-point lead going into the final minutes of the match, with Daredevil taking the lead for the first time in the match with a late goal. Daredevil prevailed 6-11 to 7-07, a one-point victory in one of the closest matches of the season.

Photo courtesy of Brittney-Elizabeth Photography

by Kyle Keesling

Indy Invitational Volunteer Callout

The Indy Invitational is in just two short weeks, and we need everyone’s help to succeed. While most of the focus is on the games, this could not happen without the generous donation of people’s time as volunteers.

We have a variety of roles we need help with and if you aren’t sure what a particular role is, ask!

If you have specific questions, please reach out to our Events Chair, Jessica Rhodes.

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by Kyle Keesling

StretchLab will be at the Indy Invitational

Indy GAA is excited to announce that StretchLab will be joining us for the Indy Invitational at the Indianapolis World Sports Park on June 17th.

StretchLab is a team of Certified Professionals who do Assisted Stretching for all body types. For our specific Indy GAA community, they will be focusing on Recovery, Sports Performance and Injury Prevention! 

You will see a tent and portable tables available on-site and will be able to receive a free demonstration stretch with one of their Flexologists before, in between, and after the games. All assisted stretches will be customized to meet the needs of your own body. 

They are also offering 50% off for first in-studio visits and 10% off memberships if you are interested in making this service a part of your regular wellness regime. For more information about their team and offerings, you can find them online and/or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.