St Joseph's GAA was founded in April 2005 by Noel Griffin, a native of Carraroe, County Galway, to introduce Gaelic football to the youth of Waltham Cross and nearby areas.[1] Named after St Joseph's Parish in Waltham Cross, the club adopted maroon and white colours inspired by Carraroe and joined Herts GAA as a junior club, competing against teams from Watford, St Albans, Luton, and Oxford.[2]
The club began fielding Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 teams, with its first success in September 2010 when the Under-16s won the Herts County Championship.[3] In July 2011, a senior team was formed, followed by a ladies' team in 2016.[4] The Under-14s won the Herts County Championship and League in 2014. In 2016 the club won several titles, with the Under-14s and Under-16s winning Herts Leagues, the seniors claiming their first Herts Senior League title, and the Under-14s reaching the All-Britain Championship semi-finals.[3]
As of the 2024–2025 season, the ladies' team had grown, competing in county fixtures, while youth teams maintain consistent participation.[4]
Grounds and facilities
Home matches and training occur at Bullsmoor Lane Playing Fields in the London Borough of Enfield.[1] Training sessions are held on Tuesday evenings.[1] The fields offer basic amenities, supported by community efforts for upkeep.[5]
Community and youth development
St Joseph's youth development program offers Gaelic football for boys and girls from Under-8 to Under-18, requiring no prior experience or Irish heritage,[1] with coaches teaching fundamental skills.[5] The ladies' team, established in 2016, encourages female participation across all ages.[4]
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