Mexico City GAA: Ireland’s First Club in Latin America
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Los San Patricios GAA Club: This club is based in Mexico and is hosting its first international tournament, the Copa azteca, at the end of September. Six teams from the US will be participating.
Significance of the Tournament: The tournament is important because it demonstrates that Gaelic games can be played and are gaining traction in Mexico. David O’Reagan: A captain of the men’s team (and filling in as a goalkeeper for the women’s team). He’s originally from County Cork, Ireland, and has lived in Mexico for six years. He’s a maths teacher.
Tom Armstrong: A new member of the club, having arrived in Mexico five weeks prior. He works as an accountant for Kerry Group and previously played Gaelic football for the Madrid Harps in Spain.
Tola ní Shúilleabhain & Caoimhe: Sisters who participated in a San Patricios tour in Texas earlier in the year, playing against the celtic Cowboys in Austin.
Carlos Andres Hidalgo: A player who found the Texas tournament “amazing” and well-organized. He’s been playing Gaelic football for one year.
Christian Sanchez: Started playing Gaelic football four years ago in San Antonio, Texas, before joining the Mexico City club.
Sebastian Ortega: A Mexican student who plays rugby during the week but dedicates his weekends to Gaelic football. He is considered one of the best Mexican players on the men’s team but hasn’t travelled to US matches previously.