🔵⚪ Scotstown GAA Connection at the 2026 GAA World Games 🔵⚪
There was a very special Tydavnet Parish connection at the 2026 GAA World Games in Waterford, where Canadian born Owen McGinnity — grandson of Eugene (Gene) McGinnity — played a key role in helping the Ottawa Gaels win the International Men’s Football Division 2 title. The team was coached by Owen’s father Noel McGinnity, a former Scotstown player who is now heavily involved in coaching and developing Gaelic football in Ottawa.
Held from July 13–17, the World Games brought together over 2,000 players and 114 teams from across Europe, Britain, Canada, the United States, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Africa. The event celebrates the incredible growth of Gaelic games worldwide, with competitions in football, ladies’ football, hurling and camogie. The International grades are reserved for players born outside Ireland who did not play underage Gaelic games here — making Owen’s achievement even more special.
After five group games, Ottawa defeated Neustrie GAA (France) in the semi final before overcoming Siroc (France) by 3 4 to 0 7 in the final to claim the Division 2 World Games title.
A huge congratulations to Owen, Noel, and the entire Ottawa Gaels team — a brilliant achievement and a proud moment for the McGinnity family and for everyone in Scotstown GAA.
An Bhoth Abú.
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