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AUSTRALASIA - SHORT INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY |
Australian is one of the success stories of Gaelic football development internationally. The similarity between Gaelic and Australian football and the healthy competition with rugby union, rugby league and soccer ensure that Gaelic football has gained respect and popularity among the local community. Each year Ireland and Australia showcase their brightest stars in Australian and Gaelic football in the Compromise Rules Series. This is becoming more popular every year and both countries take it very seriously. The club links are listed below and the development of Gaelic Games by the Australasian GFHA is an example of what can be done to increase the popularity of the "all round game".
In New Zealand there are six clubs known to play in Auckland, administered by the Auckland GAA.
Asia has been quite a surprise in Gaelic Games circles and hosts an annual 7's competition called the Asian Gaelic Games. The success of these games is seen in the fact that local schools are now represented at the competition. Gaelic Games are played in several Asian countries including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
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CLUB LINKS: AUSTRALASIA |
Australasia GFHA - Gaelic Football and Hurling Association
| Victoria | |
| Western Australia | |
| NSW | |
| South Australia | |
| Northern Territories | No clubs yet |
| Queensland | |
| Tasmania | No clubs yet |
| Auckland |
| Japan [w] | Japan GAA [w] |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Celts GFC [w] |
| Singapore | Gaelic Lions [w] |
| China | |
| Korea | Seoul Gaels [w] |
| Saudi Arabia | Nalee GAA - Riyadh [w] |
| UAE | Dubai Celts [w] |