What is the ACB? The official point of contact for the GAA for all Clubs based in the Asia-Pacific & Gulf Regions other than Australia & New Zealand;

What is the link with Croke Park? The ACB is now fully affiliated to the GAA & will be  represented at this year’s Congress in Sligo from 11-12 April; 

Are all GAA Clubs in the Asia-Pacific & Gulf Regions required to be members? Yes, in order to participate in officially sanctioned competitions – such as the Asian Gaelic Games, the All China Games & the Gulf Games. Each affiliated Club is represented on the ACB;

How is the ACB run? The ACB is run on a voluntary basis with funding from the Clubs in the region & the GAA in Croke Park. Each Club has an equal say in the running of the ACB & the  Executive Committee members are elected for a 3 year term by the ACB  reps; 

What are the ACB’s priorities? To support our Clubs to promote Gaelic games to the wider Irish Community & friends of Ireland in the region;
 
Can the ACB support a project by my Club? Yes, limited funding is available via the affiliated clubs, for projects to promote & develop Gaelic games in the region, with a particular focus on underage coaching;

What’s the newsletter for? We circulate this to keep registered members of clubs affiliated to the ACB up to date with activities in the region. We will gladly correct any errors-omissions etc. Contributions can be sent to the Editor & ACB PRO, Peter Ryan at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it