We are the governing body responsible for promoting the sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football in the United States (except NYC). There are over 140 adult and youth clubs under our administration.
Clubs participate in Divisional Championship competitions to qualify for the National Finals in their respective sport and grade of competition. Presently, Gaelic Games are being organized and played in approximately 50 cities across the US, including (but not limited to) Akron, Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Burlingame, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Oakland, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland-ME, Rochester, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Syracuse, Tampa, Twin Cities and Washington DC.
For more information about the GAA, to receive help in locating the nearest GAA club in your area, or for help with establishing a new GAA club contact us at: secretary.usa@gaa.ie or pro.usa@gaa.ie.
MEET OUR 2023 OFFICERS
Malachy Higgins
Honorary President
San Francisco, CA
2023 COMMITTEES
Management Committee
Bernie Connaughton – USGAA Chairperson
Paul Keane – USGAA Vice Chairperson
Liam Moloney – USGAA Secretary
This is a subcommittee of the USGAA Board. It has specific functions that relate to disciplinary matters that do not arise from competitions or games.
Finance
Tom Walsh – USGAA Treasurer
Paul Keane – USGAA Vice Chairperson
Susan Pierce – USGAA Registrar
Caoimhe Butler – USGAA PRO
Gareth Fitzsimons – USGAA Youth
It shall adjudicate on all disciplinary matters where a Hearing is prescribed and requested, relating to the enforcement of rules arising from matters under the jurisdiction of the USGAA Board
Appeals
Gareth Fitzsimons – Central
Susan Pierce – Heartland
Divisional Chairs to be included if needed.
It shall consist of the Central Council Delegate and all others drawn from Divisional Chairpersons. No one who has sat on a case at an earlier hearing may sit on a further hearing/appeal. Divisional Chairs to be included if needed.
Marketing & Sponsorship
Caoimhe Butler – Philadelphia (USGAA PRO)
Brian White – Northwest
Jennifer O’Brien – Midatlantic
Responsible for the marketing and development of the USGAA as a brand for sponsorship and finding sponsorship opportunities.
Other Committees
- Motions and ByeLaws Review
Paul Keane – USGAA Vice-Chairperson and all Divisional Chairpersons.
Competitions Control Committee (CCC)
Bernie Connaughton – USGAA Chairperson
Paul Keane – USGAA Vice Chairperson
Liam Moloney – USGAA Secretary
Tom Lagan – USGAA Registrar
Caoimhe Butler – USGAA PRO
The USGAA CCC has the general authority to organize Games and, in the context of Discipline, has the role of ensuring that breaches of Rule are detected and that those guilty of infractions are made accountable.
Hearings
Martin Redmond – Central
Sean Breen – Philadelphia
Niall Dempsey – Mid Atlantic
Padraig Cremin – Southwest
Aisling Bryant – Western
It shall consist of 6 members appointed by the USGAA, none of whom are members of C.C.C or Management Committee. It shall adjudicate on all disciplinary matters where a Hearing is prescribed and requested, relating to the enforcement of rules arising from matters under the jurisdiction of the US.
Camogie Development
Frankie Moloney – Camogie Officer
developmentofficer.camogie.usa@gaa.ie
The Camogie Development Committee is responsible for the development and promotion of camogie throughout the USGAA jurisdiction.
Hurling Development
Colm Egan – Hurling Officer
Responsible for the development and promotion of hurling throughout the USGAA jurisdiction.
Ladies Football Development
Ciara Trainor – Ladies Football Officer
Responsible for the development and promotion of Ladies football throughout the USGAA jurisdiction.