And it was a finale fitting of the occasion after Gaels from across the globe made the Oakleaf County their home for the duration of an event which will leave a lasting legacy in the city and county. As always, Journal photographer George Sweeney wasn’t far away so have a look at a few of the memorable images from some of last week’s finals . . .
13. The Middle East camogie team defeated by Australasia in the GAA World Games Camogie Open Knockout final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 198
The Middle East camogie team defeated by Australasia in the GAA World Games Camogie Open Knockout final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 198 Photo: George Sweeney
14. The GAA World Games finals were played in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 197
The GAA World Games finals were played in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 197 Photo: George Sweeney
15. The New York that defeated Pearse Og San Francisco in the GAA World Games Hurling International final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 196
The New York that defeated Pearse Og San Francisco in the GAA World Games Hurling International final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 196 Photo: George Sweeney
16. The Australasia camogie team that defeated the Middle East in the GAA World Games Camogie Open Knockout final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 199
The Australasia camogie team that defeated the Middle East in the GAA World Games Camogie Open Knockout final in Celtic Park on Friday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 199 Photo: George Sweeney