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NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day

The NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day is a special event held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones. This community day celebrates the 50-year legacy of Project Children and aims to strengthen ties between Ireland and the United States, featuring a Cross-Community Children's Blitz and an exhibition Gaelic football match.

Date
Oct 13, 2026
Status
Upcoming
NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day

Event summary

Highlights

  • Exhibition Gaelic football match between NYPD GFC and An Garda Síochána
  • Cross-Community Children's Blitz
  • Celebration of Project Children's 50-year legacy
  • Complimentary admission for the public
This complimentary public event is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM with a Cross-Community Children's Blitz. The main highlight is an exhibition Gaelic football match at 1:00 PM, featuring NYPD GFC against An Garda Síochána. The match will be held at St. Tiernach's Park, which is recognized as the historic home of Ulster football, and will be refereed by Martin McNally, the 2026 All-Ireland Football Final referee.

Organized in partnership with Project Children, An Garda Síochána, Monaghan GAA, Ulster GAA, and Clones GAA, the day serves to highlight the strong links between Ireland and the United States. It also celebrates the long-standing friendship between the NYPD and An Garda Síochána. Project Children, with over 50 years of history, has been instrumental in bringing people together across communities, borders, and generations.

The event encourages young players, families, supporters, and visitors to participate in a day focused on friendship, community, and connection. The public is warmly invited to attend and support the children and both teams, with complimentary admission for all, whether they are connected to Project Children, involved in Gaelic games, or simply wish to enjoy a special community afternoon in Clones.

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St. Tiernach's Park
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Clones

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