Chicago Patriots Gaelic Football Club

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Chicago Patriots
Founded: 2005
County: North American
Division Central Division Board
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Chicago Patriots Gaelic Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association in Chicago, USA The Patriots were formed by long time Chicago GAA supporter Joseph Begley in the Spring of 2005. This new team was formed to compete as an all American-born team in the North American finals in the Junior C competition. The team was successful after dispatching challenging competition from the likes of Denver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend in 2005.

The Chicago Patriots won their first North American Championship in Philadelphia after playing against Denver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Chicago's U-18 also followed up with their first North American Championship. Labor Day weekend in 05' set new heights for the young hopeful team.