The New Zealand Championships – the furthest Gaelic games tournament from Ireland – took place in Wellington on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March, as 23 teams from across the country gathered for a fantastic weekend of games in beautiful conditions.
It was a particularly memorable weekend for Queenstown Gaels, who made history by winning both the women’s and men’s senior football championships for the first time – a remarkable achievement and a proud moment for the South Island club.
Congratulations to all winners:
Women’s Senior Football: Queenstown Gaels
Men’s Senior Football: Queenstown Gaels
Camogie: Wellington/Valley
Hurling: NZ Barbarians (Canterbury, Naomh Críostóir, Queenstown)
Women’s Intermediate Football: Harps (Auckland)
Men’s Intermediate Football: Naomh Críostóir (Hamilton)
Women’s Junior Football: Canterbury
Men’s Junior Football: Canterbury
Well done to all clubs involved, and a special thanks to Wellington /Hutt Valley for hosting such a well-organised and enjoyable tournament.
Watch the video featuring tournament highlights and an interview with Wellington/Hutt Valley President, Ronan O’Malley. Video credit: Rhys Morgan.
