Author: Winston-Salem Wolfhounds GAA

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Org. - Bringing Irish sports & culture to the Triad

Aging & Alzheimer’s awareness – Week 3 of 4

Exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s disease – source “Exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and now research shows it works as a great therapy, as well. “Vigorous exercise not only makes Alzheimer’s patients feels better, but it makes changes in the brain

Aging & Alzheimer’s awareness – Week 2 of 4

Diet and exercise are effective in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Article #1 – source “In a groundbreaking study that looked at how diet, exercise and other non-drug interventions affect cognitive decline, researchers see some hope for

Aging & Alzheimer’s awareness – Week 1 of 4

How exercise can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease – source “So how much exercise do you need? In a study published last year in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Research, researchers found that 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week—the CDC’s recommendation for adults—can significantly improve

St. Baldricks – Wolfhounds head shaves

EVENT 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s event (Also, Finnigan’s Wake 10th Anniversary) EVENT DATE Sep 24, 2016 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm LOCATION Finnigan’s Wake 620 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC US WS Wolfhounds Irish Sports Club team page    Be a hero for kids with cancer!

Run 30 for 30!

August 30th is the last training night of our club and we wanted it to be a very special night indeed. For that reason, we have decided to host a fundraiser called “Run 30 for 30” for Brenner Children’s Hospital. (#WSWGAARUN30FOR30) Please see more details about the event and about the wonderful achievements of Brenner Children’s Hospital over…
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Irish classes @ DCCC

There are Irish language classes at the Davidson County Community College (DCCC) again this year – from August 22, 2016 – November 16, 2016 – and they are well worth the money if you want to learn some Gaeilge (Irish). The teacher this year will be Jason Finnerty from County Galway. Learning a different language always…
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Timmy Cronin Senior Memorial Cup – 2016

Saturday July 16th is the 2nd annual Gaelic Football Tournament hosted by the Winston-Salem Wolfhounds GAA team. We are excited to be expanding our tournament this year by having: an additional team enter from Alexandria, VA, we will have Irish dancers performing this year as well has having a wide variety of food from local…
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Connolly Cup 2016 – W-S Match Reports

Our first game started on a very hot and humid morning in Charlotte but we were ready. We had 22 guys who had travelled in the early hours of Sat morning to come and play some football. When we arrived at the change of venue the fields turned out to be AstroTurf, which on a…
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Youth Camp – June 2016

So our inaugural Youth Camp this year has turned in to a “house” visit for some of the Winston-Salem Wolfhounds. Cormac, Erik and myself (Tim) will be showcasing some of the Skills of Gaelic Football to members of the Mount Tabor High School soccer team tomorrow (Tuesday June 28th) from 6-7pm. It should be a…
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