The Gaelic Athletic Association of Chicago is steeped in history and tradition. Established over 125 years ago, Chicago GAA is a staple of the Irish community of the Greater Chicagoland area. With Chicago Gaelic Park as the epicenter of the Irish cultural activities in Chicago, the GAA clubs of Chicagoland have a permanent home in which to play Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie, and continue the traditions passed down through generations.

In 1983 a group of Irish lads joined together to purchase land where they could play their native sports. Volunteer laborers worked together to set the foundation of Chicago Gaelic Park. Virtually all of the labor used to build and maintain Gaelic Park was donated by Irish tradespeople. The materials were donated or sold at cost by local suppliers. Four decades later Chicago Gaelic Park is still a place where GAA games are played. In fact, it’s the largest Irish cultural center in North America. Today Chicago Gaelic Park is now a sprawling complex with 53 acres of property, sports pitches, locker rooms, 3 banquet halls, meeting rooms, and The Carraig, a traditional Irish pub. Since our doors opened in 1985, we have strived to be a place where Irish Immigrants and Irish Americans feel at home. Although we are rooted in Irish culture, we hope to be a place where all people feel welcome. Our community events are open to the public as we believe our cultures are meant to be shared.

The Official South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

**The Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago is fully operational, but currently closed to the public** The Consulate provides consular services such as applying for Irish passports and visas to visit Ireland, and is a source of information on Ireland and the United States and the economic, political, cultural, and other links between our two countries. The Consulate General in Chicago covers the Mid-West region of the USA, with specific remit for the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin