Queensland Gaelic Football and Hurling Association

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Queensland GAA
Irish:'
Nickname(s):Maroons
Founded:1973
Dominant sport: Dual county
Ground(s): Gaelic Park, Willawong
County colours:Maroon and white
County teams
Football Championship: Harps
Hurling Championship: Emeralds
Ladies' Gaelic football: Harps
Camogie: Emeralds
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Queensland Gaelic Football and Hurling Association (QGFHA) was established in 1975. It is the ruling body for Gaelic football and hurling in the Australian state of Queensland. The QGFHA is affiliated to the Australasia GAA.

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The QGFHA runs men's and ladies' football matches and hurling and camogie matches at Gaelic Park in Willawong.

State representative teams are sent to the Australasian Championships every year with men's senior and minors, and women's teams, competing.

Clubs

Gaelic football
Hurling & Camogie
Other Clubs

See also

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