The origins of this feature are rooted in the Chaplins Bar, after I had a chance encounter with a member of one of Trinity’s two ladies football teams, celebrating a challenge match they had played earlier in the day. Chaplins and GAA in Trinity have a deep bond. Not only has the pub sponsored the ladies teams – along with the Bank of Ireland – but it is also the place where players meet after matches to celebrate and have a few drinks. What struck me most about the ladies teams was the camaraderie between the players. Everyone is friends and for a lot of … Continue reading Camogie, Chaplins and Community: The Growing Success of Trinity Ladies GAA