This film documents a hurling match between Nihon Gaels and Setanta, that took place in 2014 at the Setanta GAA Club, Ballymun. Nihon Gaels are a mixed hurling team made up of Japanese students from DCU who were introduced to the sport and trained by Setanta. This match was refereed by Anton Ceitann.
In the film, the Nihon Gaels are dressed in red and white kits and are followed by a contingent of Setanta players in light and dark blue uniforms as the two teams follow a piper and parade around the pitch. Proinsias Ó Conghaile (Co-founder, Setanta GAA Club) and a DCU representative greet the players, and the national anthems of Japan and the Republic of Ireland are played. The Japanese and Irish flags can be seen on the clubhouse balcony alongside logos for Toyota, the event’s sponsor. At half time, players and spectators can be seen gathered around a Taiko drumming demonstration across the field. Footage cuts to the second half of the match and then cuts out as players embrace and shake hands after the match has concluded.
Filmed by Harry Cullen, Anthony ‘Anto’ White, Oliver ‘Ollie’ McGlinchey, and Sean ‘Coco’ White
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