Dan is a writer living in Shanghai, China.
July 5 07
Gaelic Football in Shanghai
After a few years of watching Bliss, I finally suited up and participated in my first Gaelic football practice here in Shanghai on Tuesday. And while I still feel the effects of that practice late on Thursday afternoon, and despite the fact that I have never played a sport that involved kicking (except for one season of AYSO in 1983), I am looking forward to practicing again on Saturday. It's a fun game, a great group of people, and I desperately needed an excuse to get away from my desk.
What exactly is Gaelic football? Check out this page for a primer. And if you are a visual learner, there is a three-part YouTube series entitled "What is Gaelic Football?": Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
The video embedded above is Dublin vs. Kerry in 1977, which we all know is "Best Gaelic Football Game Ever." I remember exactly where I was duirng that match — the United States.
For more information about Gaelic football in Shanghai, click here.