South Korea’s hidden GAA gem


There is a pocket of GAA in the seas off the coast of South Korea. Michael McMullan takes a look… IT all began when Jason Lisko made the move from Seoul to Jeju Island, South Korea’s largest island. Either side are the Yellow and East China seas. To the west is Shanghai. Japan lies east. […]


From Down to Shunde: A story of GAA progress


In our latest look at the GAA scene overseas, we take a look at the story of four Down men and Shunde Gaels in China By Michael McMullan IT’S a long way from Castlewellan to Shunde, south of Guangzhou and north west of Shenzhen on the Southern tip of China. That’s where Castlewellan’s Ciarán McCann, […]


In safe hands: Ciarán McLaughlin takes over as the head of World GAA


Strabane man and Ulster GAA President Ciarán McLaughlin will head up the committee to oversee the development of Gaelic Games across the world. He tells Michael McMullan of the importance of the role… IN the eyes of many, Ciarán McLaughlin is the guy perched beside the captain on final day, handing over the silverware after […]


Eilís Ní Chaiside – striking a new balance in New Zealand


After winning three All-Ireland titles with her native Sleacht Néill, Eilís Ní Chaiside is mixing camogie, football and travels on the other side of the world. By Michael McMullan THREE years after arriving in New Zealand, Sleacht Néill and Derry All-Ireland winner Eilís Ní Chaiside has settled well into life at the other side of […]