The University of Liverpool GAA club has made history after both the men’s and women’s Gaelic football teams were crowned national champions in a landmark season for the club.
The achievement marks one of the biggest moments in the club’s history, with both squads securing titles at the British Universities GAA Championships and cementing Liverpool’s growing reputation as a powerhouse of Gaelic Games in Britain. The success follows years of steady development within the university’s GAA setup, which was founded in 2008 and has continued to grow competitively across both men’s and women’s football.
The men’s team captured the Division 1 title in what has been described as a “historic breakthrough” for the club. Speaking after the victory, manager Connor Harpur reflected on how far the programme has come, noting that Liverpool had traditionally competed as a Division 2 side before rising to challenge the strongest university teams in Britain.
For many players and supporters, the triumph represents years of commitment from students, coaches, alumni and the wider Irish community in Liverpool. Images shared by the club on social media showed jubilant celebrations from both squads, with players proudly lifting silverware after their championship victories.
The women’s side also delivered a standout campaign, continuing the success that has become synonymous with Liverpool Ladies Gaelic football in recent years. The team had previously claimed a Division 1 title in 2022 and earned recognition as “Top Team” at the University of Liverpool Sports Awards. Their latest championship victory reinforces the strength and consistency of the women’s programme.
Gaelic football has become an increasingly important part of student sport at Liverpool, attracting players from Ireland, Britain and beyond. Competing in British Universities GAA competitions organised under the Gaelic Games Council of Britain, Liverpool’s teams have consistently progressed through the ranks in recent seasons.
The double success has been widely celebrated across the university sporting community, with students and alumni praising the dedication and culture built within the club. Beyond the trophies themselves, the victories highlight the growing presence of Gaelic Games in universities across Britain and the important role sport continues to play in building community for students living away from home.
For Liverpool GAA, however, this season will likely be remembered as more than just a successful campaign. It represents a defining moment, one where both the men’s and women’s teams reached the summit together and delivered a historic double for the university.