Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham
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Páirc na hÉireann |
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| Area: | Solihull | |
| County: | Warwickshire | |
| Country: | England | |
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| Surface: | Grass | |
| Owner: | Warwickshire GAA | |
Páirc na hÉireann is the name of the headquarters of Gaelic games in the Birmingham area and more specifically within the remit of the Warwickshire Gaelic Athletic Association County Board. Located on the east side of the city close to the Birmingham International Airport.
[edit] Facilities
Páirc na hÉireann consists of two full-size Gaelic Athletic Association pitches as well as Eight changing rooms, bar area and ample car-parking.
[edit] Use
In the past Páirc na hÉireann has hosted numerous Warwickshire Gaelic football and Hurling matches as well as the provincial knockout championships as well the British University Gaelic Football Championships. Most recently with the entry of Warwickshire's Hurling team into the Nicky Rackard Cup and the Leinster Junior Shield it now regularly hosts hurling teams from Ireland as well.
[edit] History
In the recent British University Gaelic Football Championships, James 'RAV' O'Kane was named player of the tournament and received the Gaelicy O'Flaherty memorial trophy.
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