The Wolfetones - Western Mass Youth Gaelic Games

FÁILTE ROIMH GO LÉIR!

Welcome to the Website of the Wolfetones - Western Mass Youth Gaelic Games. Our mission is to teach the children of Western Massachusetts about Gaelic football, one of two national sports played in Ireland with the other being Hurling. Gaelic football is great exercise, and develops a sense of teamwork as well as assisting each player in fine tuning their motor skills and coordination. The Wolftetones are open to all children ages 5-16.

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Wolfetones GFC kickoff the 2012 season with their first practice on May 19th @ Chestnut Middle School, Springfield

The Wolfetones will start their 2012 Gaelic Football season this Saturday with our first practice from 3:00-4:30. We have had some great clinic turnouts throughout the preseason. Now is the time to tie those skills together and get ready for an exciting season. The Wolfetones GFC is open to all children, ages 5-16. Bring your friends and family to join us this Saturday.

Our first game will be June 2 against Hartford GAA. The matches will be played on our home field @ Chestnut Middle School, Springfield The current schedule including games and practices is now available on the Calendar Page

New Fundraiser Alert
It's Battle of the Celebrity Bartenders. With our very own Peter Murphy working the taps against Chris Collins.

Come join the fun as these two hard nosed Springfield politicians go head-to-head working the taps and spinning the bottles. Great fun for a very thirsty crowd at the John Boyle O'Reilly club on Friday night, June 1st. In this battle, it's clearly the Wolfetones that win as these two bartenders have decided to generously donate their battle tips to our players. Thanks to Peter and Chris!

NEW Fundraiser Alert
Come support your Wolfetones while enjoying a spectacular night out at the Delaney Grill!

The Delaney Grill and The Mick have created an exciting week to support our Wolfetones. From June 3rd through June 7th, every family showing their Wolfetones coupon, will have 20% of their dining bill donated to the club. This is a great opportunity to have some world class cuisine, good laughs and a chance to support our Gaelic Football Club. The Delaney Grill is located at 1 Country Club Lane in Holyoke. It's right off of Route 5 on the way to Northampton and easy to find. For your coupons click here. Don't forget to bring your Wolfetones coupon!!

Wolfetones Spring Clinics April 28, May 5 & May 12

All players are encouraged to join the Wolfetones for their Spring Skills Clinics on April 28, May 5 and May 12 from 3:00 to 4:15PM. This is a great chance to learn a new sport, brush up on some new skills and join some friends while playing Gaelic Football. Whether it's your first practice or you're a seasoned veteran of the pitch, these clinics offer something for everyone These clinics will take place at the Chestnut Middle School, Soccer Field located at 355 Plainfield St, Springfield MA. For directions, click here. The clinics are open to all children from ages 5-16 and are free. Please bring you cleats, exercise clothing and a water bottle (Hydration is important). Any questions, feel free to email mconnally@westernmassgaa.com or call one of our coaches directly from our contacts list.

Wolfetones and the 2012 Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade

Great job to all of the players, parents, coaches and Wolfe Den for showing Holyoke what Wolfetones Gaelic Football is all about!

St Patrick's Day Parade 2012!!
The kids made television, click here for the WGBY clip.
We also took some pictures, click here for the parade slide show.
We wanted to thank Eric Devine and the John Boyle O'Reilly Club for their hospitality.
Wolfetones' Winter clinics of 2012. (2-26-12)
This Sunday's clinic was great fun. We had 5 teams alternating scrimmaging and watching the games. Those skills sessions are paying off as we saw everyone getting more comfortable with their Gaelic football skills.
Click on the following links for video action from this week's clinics
U6 and U8 teams Part 1 2/26/12
U6 and U8 teams Part II 2/26/12
U10, U12 & U14 scrimmages 2/26/12
U10. U12 & U14 scrimmages Part II 2/26/12

VIDEO CLIPS FROM SUNDAY'S (2-19-12) CLINICS
Click here for the U10 and U14 kids scrimmage
Click here for the U6 and U8 kids mixing it up!

Wolfetones GFC CYC2011

What is Gaelic Football?

Click on this clip: Gaelic Football: The Original Beautiful Game

Why are we named "Wolfetones"?
We are named after the inspirational Irishman, Theobald Wolfe Tone, who began the first steps towards an Irish Republic. For more on Wolfe Tone, click here.

We are now accepting applications for players ages 5-16. Email mconnally@westernmassgaa.com for your application or pick one up at either the SOE or the JBO. Click here for an application.

Congratulations to Ed Gates! He was elected Cathaoirleach (Chair) for the Boston Northeast Divisional Minor Board at their AGM elections. Eddie has always been a great voice for the Wolfetones and will now be supporting the entire league in his newly elected position.

Calendar Updates!

(Updated 5-16-12)
The Wolfetones 2012 Calendar of Events
The GAA National League Spring 2012 (JBO Broadcast Schedule)

The Wolfe Den are busy at this very moment scheduling Fundraisers andTeam events. Call Judy, Sheila, Kate or Vanessa to join in!

Check back often for updates! If you would like a related Wolfetones event posted, please send an email to mconnally@westernmassgaa.com with the information.

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"Wolfe Tone Gaelic Football Club"