'One of the strong points of the GAA': Dublin star praises Asian Games ahead of 2018 edition

There will be more players - and bigger crowds - than ever before at the forthcoming FEXCO Asian Gaelic Games in Bangkok.

'One of the strong points of the GAA': Dublin star praises Asian Games ahead of 2018 edition

By Joel Slattery

There will be more players - and bigger crowds - than ever before at the forthcoming FEXCO Asian Gaelic Games in Bangkok.

That is the prediction of Derryman and Asian County Board chairman Joe Trolan.

"People have heard how much fun and excitement there was at last year's event in Bangkok and I think there'll be more this year, maybe 850 or 900," says Trolan.

Dublin star Jack McCaffrey is a big fan of the concept.

"It seems to be a really fantastic tournament," he said, just days after helping Dublin to another All-Ireland football final.

"It's one of the strong points of the GAA at the moment.

"Abroad, it is such a pillar of the community," he said adding that when his sister emigrated, the first thing she did was seek out a nearby GAA club.

Video by Jerome Quinn

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Derry v Donegal - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final Tyrone the next stop on McGuinness' journey of progress 
Wexford v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Team news: Cork make six changes, Liam Cahill switches it up, three out for Kilkenny
O'Brien on the Mark as Cork cruise past Waterford in Minor Hurling Championship O'Brien on the Mark as Cork cruise past Waterford in Minor Hurling Championship
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited