Hong Kong- Asia Games

 

Key Football dates 24th - 26th of September ( see below for social activities )

We are currently planning to take 2 men's and 1 women's. Please check back for the logisitic information i.e. flights, hotels etc.

SOCIAL SIDE

The social side of the Asian Games in Hong Kong will kick off with horse races in Happy Valley on

Wednesday 22nd September. The annual hosting of the Ireland cup will be on this night and there

will be a box reserved for all those wishing to attend. Drinks, food and betting kiosks will be

available in the box. The cost for the races will be approximately 600 HKD. We are currently

awaiting final confirmation from the Hong Kong Jockey club as to the calendar of racing for next

season, and will give final confirmation once this is released by the Jockey Club.

Thursday 23rd September the golfing arm of the Hong Kong GAA will be hosting the Asian Games

Golf Championship in Kau Sai Chau Golf Course. This will be open to both men and ladies, and

people of all standards will be welcomed to participate. Buses will pick people up and deliver

them to the course, buggies, food, drinks and prizes will be part of the package, with a junk trip

from Sai Kung delivering people back into Hong Kong’s harbour that evening upon conclusion. The

cost for the golf will be in the region of 900 HKD.

Friday will see the Asian Irish Business Forum being hosted by the Irish Chamber of Commerce of

Hong Kong. This will give any perspective entrepreneurs a superb opportunity to network with

others in the Asian region through discussion and break out sessions. Find out how others have

broken through in Asia, and how it could help your business.

Friday night the 24th will see the opening ceremony of the Asian Gaelic Games, at a venue to be

confirmed but there will be a bar and finger food. We are estimating this will be attended by

about 300 people. The venue will be close to the hotels so that patrons can either walk to the

venue, or get a minimal cost taxi.

Saturday and Sunday will see the games being in full swing. Saturday night there will be no official

function, but if teams want recommendations on restaurants or bars, the organisers will be happy

to provide.

Sunday night’s closing ceremony will be held in the BP International House Ballroom. This event

will cater for about 800 – 1000 people. The food and drinks menu will be decided closer to the

time, but will cater for as many alternative food groups as possible. There will be entertainment

at the venue. The aim will be to occupy the venue for about 3 hours, and then provide buses to

various social spots in Hong Kong. The buses will be provided free of charge and will head to

various destinations, Soho, Lan Kwai Fong, and Wanchai.....there will be drinks deals and offers in

place for wherever the buses are going to, as well as maps and directions issued to all participants

in the games on where they are, and where are the hot spots.