The Irish Sporting and Social Club was formed in Vancouver in 1974. The aim when setting up the club was to bring the local Irish community together socially and to promote the games of Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie. Today, the GAA club is a blend of Irish immigrants, second generation Irish descendants, Canadians and other nationalities. The club run a number of successful teams across all levels for both the Men’s and Ladies Gaelic football. This year we celebrate our 50th Anniversary to commemorate the clubs’ success and recognize the dedication and commitment of its members throughout the years. We take pride in encouraging all to play and enjoy Gaelic Games no matter their ability, in an atmosphere that promotes fun, friendship and personal growth. We encourage people, who may not be comfortable playing at match level, to engage socially in the club with current and new members. Our club credo is ‘to try and make a new friend at each function’.