GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 37 – October 31, 2015 | Page 16

anna, the Dubai Celts and a combined Sharjah/Al Ain outfit. In the Plate competition two Abu Dhabi squads reached the final with Abu Dhabi C coming out victorious on the day. SHARJAH/ AL AIN COMBO WIN In the Cup semi- finals Sharjah/ Al A & Abu Dhabi A had good wins over the Dubai Celts A&B Teams. The final was very keenly Photo: ME GAA. contested with dark horses Sharjah/Ai Ain securing an historic win over Abu Dhabi Na Fianna. The League has grown significantly again this year and the next Round of the League is in Bahrain on the 27th of November with all codes playing and where the Mid East will also be launching the Junior Football League. A record 80 teams are listed to play over that weekend which is a significant sign of progress of the development of games in the region. The extent of such positive movement within the Middle East was recently seen when Abu Dhabi Na Fianna Ladies in their first Asian Games secured the Lisa Orsi Cup, while the Dubai Celts Ladies were crowned All Asia Camogie Champions as well. James Kennedy is the Chairman of the Middle East GAA County Board. Sharjah/ Al Ain combo were victorious at the historic first ME Camogie league round. 16