You can now order your own Fórsa-Palestine GAA Jersey to support GAA Palestine and show your solidarity with the people of Palestine. The jerseys are now available to purchase here.

Every jersey sold makes a real impact, directly supporting the children playing GAA in Palestine. Speaking about the initiative, Fórsa national secretary Richy Carrothers said: “This jersey is a unique symbol of solidarity, but more importantly, it delivers very real support to children and communities that desperately need it. This initiative is about more than sport; it is about turning solidarity into action.” 

“When you buy this jersey, you are making a direct contribution to help the children in Palestine, as well as proudly showing your solidarity as Fórsa members and trade unionists.” 

This initiative supports the work of GAA Palestine, a grassroots project that has grown over the past two years from a small sports therapy effort into a thriving network of five clubs across the West Bank. With vans on the ground and support from a cross-Ireland network, the organisation provides equipment, coaching, and safe sporting spaces for children to play hurling and Gaelic games.  

Retired Clare player, Gordon Kelly, is one of the leading organisers of the project. Gordon underlines that jersey sales are the primary source of income for GAA Palestine, saying “This revenue enables everything we do, including purchasing equipment and training gear, hiring sports grounds, and rolling out new initiatives.” 

"The Palestinian people, and particularly the children in the West Bank, have strongly and warmly embraced GAA sports. They have a great fondness for Irish culture, driven by their deep appreciation for the advocacy of the Irish people and the Irish government on the international stage. 

“They view GAA sports as something unique, specifically calling hurling 'The Freeman's Sport'. They recognize that these games were not brought to Palestine by a colonial power; instead, they were introduced in an environment of genuine friendship and solidarity." 

Encouraging people to buy the jerseys Gordon said: “Jerseys are a powerful way for people to show their solidarity with the people of Palestine, both in Gaza and the West Bank. By wearing the jersey, supporters show their moral support; by purchasing it, they contribute financially to vital initiatives on the ground. 

GAA Palestine harnesses the power of Gaelic games to foster healing, community resilience, cultural exchange, and development. Their mission is to create sustainable pathways for growth and collaboration between Ireland and Palestine, promoting peace, understanding, and empowerment through sport. Read more about their work here.

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