The Tasmanian Gaelic Football and Hurling Association (TGFHA) was established in 2007 and is the ruling body for Gaelic football and hurling in the Australian state of Tasmania. The TGFHA is affiliated to the Gaelic Football and Hurling Association of Australasia where it is represented by a vice-president.
The TGFHA runs weekly training and matches for both males and females in Gaelic Football at the North Chigwell Sports Ground during summer to avoid clashes with traditional winter sports such as Association Football and Australian Football. The TGFHA hopes to encourage involvement in Hurling in the future.
The TGFHA sends male and female Gaelic Football teams to interstate competitions annually.
Local competition The TGFHA runs men's and women's local 7-a-side Gaelic Football competitions with the following teams. The men play for the Keiran Middleton trophy.
Men's Lauderdale Bombers (formerly known as Clarence - first season 2011/12) Hobart Celts (first season 2010/11) Old Lindisfarne Saints (first season 2010/11) Na Fianna Shamrocks (the result of a merger during the 2011/12 season between the Shamrocks - first season 2010/11 and Na Fianna - first season 2011/12) Southern Falcons (first season 2013/14) Hobart Tigers (first season 2015/16)
Women's There is a women's competition in Tasmania. The following teams have previously competed: Hobart Celts Shamrocks North Hobart
Results Season Men's Winner Women's Winner Format Venue2015–2016Hobart TigersShamrocks7sNorth Chigwell Sports Ground2014–2015ShamrocksUnknown7sNorth Chigwell Sports Ground2013–2014Southern FalconsNA7sHobart Showgrounds2012–2013ClarenceNA7sHobart Showgrounds2011–2012Old LindisfarneNA7sHobart Showgrounds2010–2011Old LindisfarneNA7sHobart Showgrounds Source.
Tasmanian Blitz tournament The TGFHA host interstate Gaelic football teams from all over Australia in an annual "Tasmanian Blitz" tournament in November. The men play for the Mairtin MacMathuna Memorial Trophy.
Year Men's Winner Women's Winner Format Venue2016Craobh Phadraig (NSW)no women's tournament7sNorth Chigwell Sports Ground2015Irish Australians (SA)Canberra Gaels (ACT)7sNorth Chigwell Sports Ground2014UnknownUnknown7sNorth Chigwell Sports Ground2013St Kevin's (Melbourne)St Kevin's (Melbourne)7sHobart Showgrounds2012Padraig Pearses (Melbourne)Tasmania7sHobart Showgrounds2011Padraig Pearses (Melbourne)Padraig Pearses (Melbourne)7sHobart Showgrounds2010Clan Na Gael (Sydney)Central Coast (NSW)7sHobart Showgrounds2009Tasmanian Gaels (Hobart)Tasmania-Central Coast Combination (Hobart/NSW)15sHobart Showgrounds2008Michael Cusacks (Sydney)15sRugby Park2007Tasmanian Gaels (Hobart)St. Kevins (Melbourne)15sUni Rugby Ground
References
External links
TGFHA Official website Australasia GAA website