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Three cities.
One county.

Lisbon. Porto. And next, the Algarve. GAA Portugal is Ireland's fastest-growing games on Portuguese soil — and there's a place on the pitch for you, whatever your passport says.

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Next up · Próximos AGO 2026
09Sáb

Iberian Championship, Round 3 All clubs

Estádio Universitário, Lisbon · throw-in 11:00

12Ter

Football training Lisbon

Campo do Restelo · 19:30–21:00 · beginners 19:15

13Qua

Football training Porto

Parque da Cidade pitches · 19:00–20:30 · all levels

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The clubs

LX Celtiberos crest Lisboa · est. 2017

LX Celtiberos

Portugal's first GAA club. Men's and ladies' football by the Tejo, in the black, white and amber — backed by O'Gilins Irish Pub since day one.

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Porto Gaels crest Porto · est. 2024

Porto Gaels

The north's GAA family, training under the Douro bridges in royal blue and gold, with Ryan's Irish Pub Porto in their corner.

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Forming now ? Algarve · 2026

The Algarve

Club number three starts here. On the south coast? Register your interest and help choose the name, the colours and the crest.

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Training this week

LX Celtiberos · Lisbon Tue 19:30–21:00 Gaelic football — mixed session Campo do Restelo · beginners' intro 19:15
Porto Gaels · Porto Wed 19:00–20:30 Gaelic football — all levels Parque da Cidade pitches
LX Celtiberos · Lisbon Thu 19:30–21:00 Hurling & camogie Estádio Universitário
Porto Gaels · Porto Sat 10:30–12:00 Football + café afterwards Parque da Cidade pitches
LX Celtiberos · Lisbon Sat 10:00–11:30 Youth & family session Campo do Restelo
The Algarve · coming soon Sundays · from Sept Taster sessions — register interest Location TBC, Faro area

First session is always free — just bring boots and water. No Irish roots or experience required.

From around the association

Latest news

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GAA Portugal club socialMatch report

Portugal name squad for Iberian Championship Round 3

Players from Lisbon and Porto combine as Portugal chase a first-ever final spot.
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Celtiberos launch 2026/27 home and away jerseys

The black-and-white waves are back — pre-orders open now in the club shop.
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Gaels bring Gaelic football to three Porto schools

Over 120 kids tried the game for the first time in our June schools programme.
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Wear your colours

Official McKeever jerseys for every club — shipped anywhere in Portugal and beyond.

LX Celtiberos home 2026 Black / white / amber €45
Porto Gaels home 2026 Royal blue / orange €45
Portugal GAA county jersey Green / red €50
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Alma Ní Choigligh, Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal
A welcome from the Embassy of Ireland

“As Ambassador of Ireland, I am delighted to welcome you to the site of the Portuguese Gaelic Athletic Association.”

Gaelic games hold a special place in the hearts of Irish people and friends of Ireland all around the world. Through fun, fitness and healthy competition — and above all a sense of community and inclusivity for women, men and children of every age and ability — there really is something for everyone.

Alma Ní Choigligh Ambassador of Ireland · Embaixadora da Irlanda

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Photographs from the GAA Portugal gallery
The photo gallery

Nine years in pictures

Match days, tournaments, blitzes and everything after the final whistle.

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A nossa história

From one football to a county

2017
Lisboa

One ball in Parque Eduardo VII

A handful of Irish expats and a few curious locals meet with one O'Neills football between them. By December: LX Celtiberos.

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2021
Lisboa

Back on the grass, and mostly Portuguese

The biggest intake yet, and for the first time most new members are Portuguese. Every drill called in English and português.

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2024
Porto

Club number two, and a county

Porto Gaels are founded in royal blue and gold, and GAA Portugal is established that autumn as the umbrella association.

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The full chronology

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Most of our players had never held a Gaelic football before their first session. Irish, Portuguese, or from anywhere else — you'll be togged out and playing within minutes.

  • 01 First training session free, no commitment
  • 02 Men's, ladies' and youth sections in Lisbon and Porto
  • 03 Travel with the squad to Iberian and European tournaments

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