To All Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie Clubs in Ireland and Overseas.

F.A.O. Club Representatives

Subject Invitation to the Dubai Duty Free Gulf Gaelic Games 2012

Dear All

On behalf of Dubai Celts GAA Club, I wish to extend an open invitation to all GAA clubs based in Ireland and overseas who are interested in competing in the 2012 Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Gulf Gaelic Games. This International Invitational Tournament will take place in the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of March. In previous years we have had teams from all over the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South Africa, the UK and Ireland. We have also hosted the 2005 and 2006 Vodafone All Stars, as well as the 2008 Ladies All Stars This is an excellent weekend of sport and one of the largest GAA events to be staged anywhere outside of Ireland.

In 2012 we are hoping to increase the number of sides competing in the DDF Gulf Gaelic Games and we will have competitions in Men's Football and Hurling, Ladies Football and Camogie, Dubai Schools and Underage games. Games will be 9 aside from a panel of 12, and this format proves to be both competitive and enjoying throughout the different levels.

Dubai needs no introduction as a tourist destination, and is easily accessible from Ireland, Europe and Asia. Both of the National Carriers, Emirates and Etihad have direct flights to the UAE from all corners of the globe. Currently air fares are approx €450-€500. During the month of March, Dubai offers perfect weather conditions for those wishing to escape the usual Irish Spring weather. You will be promised temperatures of 20-25 degrees, clear skies and warm evenings.

We shall send you a detailed itinerary for all visiting teams, and each travelling team will have a dedicated team liaison officer who will help you in any way possible with all social attractions that Dubai has to offer. Teams will have a choice of a night racing at the world famous Dubai World Cup at the fantastic Meydan Race Course, Golf at any of the numerous world class courses in Dubai, beautiful beaches, water parks, Arabian desert adventures as well as the usual Irish hospitality that we will offer to you.
If your club are planning a tour or event for 2012, now is the time to get things started. Dubai Celts will give you an unforgettable time, and memories that will last for many years to come.

Further details will be available on www.dubaicelts.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter for regular club and tournament updates. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting me, or any of our committee.
Please also take the time to visit our main sponsor, Dubai Duty Free's website, without whose support, the Dubai Duty Free Gulf Gaelic Games could not take place.

Is mise le meas.

Paddy Darcy

Cathaoirleach
Dubai Celts

+971 50 8644857
paddydubaicelts@gmail.com