Próifíl Imreora – Eoghan Ó Ceallacháin

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge linn, agus labhair muid le himreoirí sinsir ón dá chód le fáil amach faoin ngrá atá acu do na cluichí gaelacha, na dúshláin agus na buaicphointí, agus ról na Gaeilge ina saol.

Eoghan Ó Ceallacháin

Cén aois a bhí tú nuair a thosaigh tú ag imirt na gcluichí gaelacha?

Thosaigh mé san acadamh nuair a bhí mé 5 bliana d’aois.

Cad is mó a thaitníonn leat faoin imirt na gcluichí gaelacha?

An iomaíochas ar an bpáirc agus an cairdeas lasmuigh de. Gach rud ó na hoícheanta móra go síobanna a thabhairt do na Twomeys.

Cad é an dúshlán is mó a thagann le himirt na gcluichí gaelacha i do thuairim? Agus an bhfuil aon rud a chabhraíonn leat an dúshlán seo a bhainistiú?

An íobairt ama. Má tá tú tógtha le rud faoi leith, aimseoidh tú slite tú féin a eagrú timpeall air!

Cad é an rud is tábhachtaí i do thuairim chun bheith i d’imreoir rathúil?

Feabhas a chur ort féin agus ar do chuid scileanna gach uair. Cahbraíonn spriocanna le mé Féin a spreagadh chun feabhsú i gcónaí.

An bhfuil aon imreoirí a thug inspioráid duit agus tú óg?

Simon Timlin agus Stephen Hiney.

Cén buaicphointe spóirt is mó atá bainte amach agat go dtí seo ?

⁠Craobhchomórtas Club Peile Uile-Éireann le Cuala.

An bhfuil aon spriocanna agat sa spórt gur mhaith leat a bhaint amach sa todhchaí?

⁠Craobhchomórtas Bhaile Átha Cliath san Iomáint.

Cén ról a bhí ag an nGaeilge i do shaol, sa spórt nó lasmuigh de?

⁠Bród a spreagadh ionam agus nasc níos láidre a chruthú idir mé Féin agus m’oidhreacht.

Inís rud amháin suimiúil dúinn fút féin nach mbeadh ar eolas ag daoine?

Bhuaigh mé Féin agus Daniel Drummond Craobhchomórtas na hÉireann sa liathróid láimhe Oilimpeach.

 

To mark Seachtain na Gaeilge this week, we spoke to senior players from each code to find out about their love of Gaelic Games, the challenges and highlights, and the role of Irish in their lives.

Eoghan Ó Ceallacháin

What age were you when you started playing Gaelic Games?

I started in the Academy when I was 5 years old.

What do you like most about playing Gaelic Games?

The competition on the field and the friendships off the field. Everything from the big nights to giving lifts to the Twomeys.

What do you think is the biggest challenge in playing Gaelic Games and is there anything that helps you overcome any challenges?

The time sacrifice. But if you’re really keen on something you’ll figure out a way to organise yourself around it.

What do you think is most important to become a successful player?

Improving yourself and your skills all the time. Goals help encourage me to improve all the time.

Are there any players who have inspired you?

Simon Timlin and Stephen Hiney.

What has been the highlight of your playing career to date?

Winning the Club All-Ireland Championship with Cuala.

Have you any future goals you would like to achieve in future?

Winning the Dublin Hurling Championship.

What role has Irish played in your life, in sport or elsewhere?

It makes me proud, and creates a stronger bond between me and my heritage

Interesting fact about you that people may not know?

Myself and David Drummond won the All-Ireland in Olympic Handball.

Civic Reception for Senior Men’s Footballers

The recent All-Ireland success of our Cuala Senior Men’s Footballers was celebrated at a civic reception in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council County Hall on Tuesday. A special thank you to Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim O’Leary for hosting the event. Congratulations also to Kilmacud Crokes Senior Ladies, who were also honoured at the event for their Leinster Championship victory.

All Ireland Club Senior Football Champions!

CUALA ARE ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎉

The 2024/25 season will forever be remembered as the year that Cuala claimed the Dublin, Leinster, and All-Ireland titles—all for the first time in our club’s history. This makes Cuala one of only two clubs in the history of the GAA to have All-Ireland titles in both Hurling and Football.

This amazing achievement takes a huge effort, a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to the players, coaches, committee members, donors, and fans whose dedication and support made this incredible achievement possible. 🙌🏻

See some of the photos here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dubgaaofficial/albums/72177720323273011

Read the match report here:

https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/cuala-clinch-historic-first-all-ireland-football-crown-with-thrilling-win-over-errigal-ciaran

Video (courtesy of Paul Cahill)

Thank You

A Thank You from Men’s Football Section

We are so proud of our wonderful team that, on Sunday last, achieved the pinnacle in GAA Club Football by being crowned:

AIB GAA All Ireland Club Football Champions 2024/25.

But this could not have happened without the unbelievable support and work going on behind the scenes. So, on behalf of the entire Cuala Football Section a massive acknowledgement and thank you to so many.

First and foremost, to our members and supporters, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible support throughout the campaign and help us make history. The scale of the support was massive and so positively commented on in the media. You brought so much vocal support and colour to each and every match. The effort and dedication made all the difference, and we truly could not have achieved what we did without you. A credit to the club.

To the club Coiste and so many club volunteers, from all sections, who volunteered a helping hand to ensure we were always organised and left no stone unturned to prepare for matches, get to matches and celebrate the succession of wins along the way. The timing of matches often meant the window to get everything prepared was just days instead of weeks, but that pressure saw everyone raise their game.

A big thank you to the local community who expressed their support with good luck messages and congratulatory wishes. Cuala is a great community club, and it is on occasions like this that we come to appreciate it. And on that note special mention for the team of volunteers who ensured the locality was well kitted in club colours, flags and bunting. The wider Cuala locality was a sea of red and white.

To our sponsors and others who contributed financial support a word of appreciation. Success requires resources and this year, going all the way, meant it was more than the usual. Hopefully, you all share in and benefit from the success. Thank you.

To so many other GAA clubs who sent good luck and congratulation messages. we appreciate your camaraderie and sportsmanship. It is a reminder of the strength of the GAA family, and we are proud to be part of it.

Trying to avoid mentioning specific names because that only gets us into trouble as the list is so extensive the risk of missing out on someone could be embarrassing. But indulge us with a small few exceptions. Hilary and Linda, thank you for coordinating so much of the event organisation around Hyde Road and the clubhouse, which was a buzz before and after matches, particularly the homecoming(s). Paddy Murdock and Cillian Cronin, your efforts in organisation skills and coordination of getting supporters to the games deserves to be applauded. The fleet of DARTs, trains and buses ensured we maximised our support at matches and made it so much fun at the same time. The widely commented on DART story will for ever be part of Cuala folklore, even referred to by Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, in his presentation speech on Sunday.

It’s this kind of teamwork – both on and off the field – that makes Cuala so special. We’re so grateful to have such an amazing network of supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow GAA clubs to rely on.

Thank you once again to everyone who made this season so memorable. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to seeing you all at future games.

All Ireland Club Senior Football Champions!

CUALA ARE ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎉

The 2024/25 season will forever be remembered as the year that Cuala claimed the Dublin, Leinster, and All-Ireland titles—all for the first time in our club’s history. This makes Cuala one of only two clubs in the history of the GAA to have All-Ireland titles in both Hurling and Football.

This amazing achievement takes a huge effort, a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to the players, coaches, committee members, donors, and fans whose dedication and support made this incredible achievement possible. 🙌🏻

See some of the photos here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dubgaaofficial/albums/72177720323273011

Read the match report here:

https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/cuala-clinch-historic-first-all-ireland-football-crown-with-thrilling-win-over-errigal-ciaran

Video (courtesy of Paul Cahill)

All Ireland Club SFC Semi-Final Information

Update: Rescheduled All-Ireland Club SFC Semi-Final Details

The Cuala 🆚 Coolera Strandhill match has been rescheduled as follows:

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 11th January 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

Coach Information:
Cuala will again be running coaches to Cavan, departing at 2:00 PM from the Cuala Clubhouse on Hyde Road.

Already paid for a seat? Your spot is secured—no further action needed.
Paid but can’t travel? Please notify Paddy Murdock.
Hadn’t booked a seat for last weekend, but want one now? Revolut Paddy Murdock €15 per person by tomorrow morning (9th January) to secure your place. https://revolut.me/patricyye.

Getting Match Ready

Cuala hats, scarfs and headbands will be sold at the Cuala Shop on Saturday morning 10am to 12pm. They will also be on sale alongside face painting from 1.30pm before buses leave.

Match Tickets:
Please note, match tickets purchased for last weekend will be valid for entry this Saturday.
If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, they can be bought here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/buy/25KB0501

Let’s get behind the team, and bring the ultras to Cavan!! 🔴⚪

For those who purchased tickets for the postponed match on Jan 5th please see the following clarifications from Croke Park:

  • Are tickets that were bought (and those complimentary) for the match on Jan 5th still valid for the rescheduled match on Jan 11th? Yes all tickets are still valid.
  • Are car parking passes for Jan 5th still valid on Jan 11th? Yes these are still valid. 
  • If I bought a ticket for Jan 5th and now can’t go to the rescheduled match on Jan 11th can I get a refund? If so, how do I go about that? Yes, refunds can be issued. Please email tickets@gaa.ie with the account number or email address tickets were purchased under. If bought in a shop, we will need the tickets posted to GAA Ticket Office, GAA, Croke Park, Dublin 3 with the customer’s IBAN details. 
  • If I had not bought a ticket for Jan 5th and want to go this Saturday Jan 11th, how do I do that?  You can purchase tickets for the match this Saturday 11th via this link 

AIB GAA Club SFC Semi-Final Tickets

For the first time ever, Cuala have reached the AIB GAA Club Senior Football Championship Semi-Final! 🔴⚪ The team face Coolera/Strandhill on Sunday, 5th January 2025, at 1:30 PM in Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan. Live on TG4.

Tickets are available here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/buy/25KB0501

Cuala win Leinster Senior Football Championship Final!

Image credit: Paul Barrett/Barrett Media

What a match! Congratulations to all involved! An injury time free from Luke Keating proved pivotal as Cuala edged Ardee St Mary’s by the slimmest of margins in their AIB Leinster Club Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park on Saturday evening.

Read the full match report over on Dublin GAA:

https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/cuala-edge-out-ardee-st-marys-to-claim-first-ever-leinster-football-crown.

See photos over on Dublin GAA Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dubgaaofficial/albums/72177720322272410

Some news articles:

https://hoganstand.com/County/National/Article/Index/334476

https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/cuala-hang-on-for-historic-leinster-title-after-surviving-scare-from-never-say-die-ardee/a296930395.html

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/other/cuala-win-first-ever-leinster-football-title-with-keatings-last-gasp-free/ar-AA1v2JHD?ocid=BingNewsVerp

Cuala Reach Men’s SFC Leinster Final

Cuala progressed to their first ever AIB Leinster Club Senior Football Championship final following a hard-fought three-point victory over Tullamore at Parnell Park on Saturday evening. Read the match report courtesy of Dublin GAA here.

 

Cuala Reach Men’s SFC Leinster Semi-Final

Cuala advanced to the last four of the AIB Leinster Club Senior Football Championship as they accounted for Naas by three points in their thrilling encounter at Cedral St Conleth’s Park on Saturday evening. Read the match report courtesy of Dublin GAA here.

Image credit: Paul Barrett