The Denver Gaels football and hurling team each had their game debut at Dicks Sporting Goods fields on Sunday afternoon April 15, 2007. There were people of all ages playing as well as sitting on the sidelines enjoying the games. Over 25 new players came to try their hand at the sports for two hours of drills and games. Many players and their families enjoyed the rest of their evening at the Rapids game at the stadium just a short walk away.Team practices for youth football, women’s football, men’s football and hurling are in full swing. Midweek practices will take place at Garland Park in Denver, and Sunday practices and scrimmages will take place at Dick’s Sporting Goods fields. Please check the website DenverGaels.com for times, dates, locations, and directions.Hurling Pub leagues officially begin in May on Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm at the Dicks Sporting Goods fields at I-70 & Quebec. For more information or to register, please contact us at [email protected].Denver Gaels membership dues can now be paid online, for details go to http://www.denvergaels.com/modules/wfchannel/index.php?pagenum=10, after payment a 2007 membership card will be mailed the address provided.The Denver Gaels hurling team competed in the Hurl ’til Yah Drop tournament in Chicago on Saturday April 21st. They gave their all during their matches with teams from Washington DC and Minneapolis, MN. Each year the number to hurling teams across the country continue to grow with American born players who become quickly hooked to this fantastic sport. We look forward to the many competitions to come.The 2007 league season will officially kick off on May 6th at the new Rapids complex, Dicks Sporting Goods Park at I70 and Quebec. The Irish Rover, Scruffy Murphy’s, Celtic Tavern and Fado will compete to be crowned hurling kingpins of the Rockies. Email us to get your name on your team now before the teams fill up! [email protected].