About us
We are Wellington/Hutt Valley Gaelic Football & Hurling Association New Zealand – the home of Gaelic games in the world’s southern-most capital city. We are a relatively small club with around 100 players and members, with competitive teams lining out across the four codes of women's football, men's football, camogie, and hurling.
Our teams and players compete in local and national competitions in New Zealand, and, being a member of the Australasia Gaelic Football and Hurling Association, we regularly travel to compete at trans-Tasman games (COVID permitting) such as the Australasian State Games and the Melbourne Pearse’s Sevens.
We have a thriving social Gaelic football and hurling season. It’s one of the most popular social summer sports in Wellington which see Kiwis, many other nationalities, and Irish people wishing to rekindle their love with their national pastime, playing in a social environment. These social games certainly contribute to our club’s vibrant social scene. We host some great events throughout the season from race nights and beach tournaments, to running relay marathons and hosting mock weddings.
Our club is steeped in history. Gaelic games have been played in New Zealand since the 1800s. In Wellington, the earliest recorded mention of hurling dates back to a New Year’s Day game in 1891. 130 years on, we’re still playing Ireland's beloved games in Wellington.
So, fáilte, haere mai, welcome to Wellington/Hutt Valley GFHA. We hope you enjoy your time with us.
Commitee and coaches
Wellington/Hutt Valley GFHA’s growth is led by our committee members and coaches whose core focus is to:
- Deliver team success on the field
- Grow Kiwi and ex-pat participation in the games and social events of the club
- Provide a stable financial and operational foundation.
