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1996 - MHC is Founded
Spurred on by a friend who’d discovered hurling on a trip to Ireland, a group of 24 assembled in a muddy field on Milwaukee’s lakefront to try their hand at an ancient sport that was new to them: hurling.
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1997 - League Begins
4 teams formed, enabling MHC to hold regular games.
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2002 - First Youth Games
The MHC fields its first youth teams.
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2003 - First Women’s US Championship
Winner, Women’s (Camogie) USGAA (United States Gaelic Athletic Association) Junior Championship
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2004 - Women Win Second Championship
Winner, Women’s (Camogie) USGAA Junior Championship
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2006 - Founding Member wins Award
Founding member Dave Olson receives the GAA President’s Award – the first such honor for someone born outside of Ireland.
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2006 - Presidential Audience
The club plays before Irish President Mary McAleese in a scrimmage at Milwaukee’s Irish Fest.
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2006 - Women win 3rd National Title
Winner, Women’s (Camogie) USGAA Junior Championship