As Old Boys clashed with Older Boys in the planning of 50th Old Gaelic’s 50th Anniversary events tempers needed to cool, and compromises needed to be made.

“I WANT HOOPS FORMAL BANQUET PIG ROAST HALL OF FAME HOMECOMING TOUR VIDEO HOMAGE HIGHLIGHT PACKAGE AND CHEESE,” various Old Gaelics aged 36-68 yelled at each other over meats and ales.

“There were different visions in mind, for sure,” explained the cool-headed five-decade try-scorer Jeff “Cappy” Cook.

“At the end of the day, we need to make sure everyone gets what they wanted, and everyone’s going to have a lot of fun,” said longtime Gaelic Captain Curtis Brillhart. “After all, fun times and winning ruby has what has kept us going for 50 years.”

So, here we are. Your 50th Anniversary Event User Guide:

Old Gaelic Rugby’s 50th Anniversary Event Calendar:

5/31: Frank Lentz Memorial Friends and Family Day 50th Anniversary Extravaganza
6/19: Jubilee Day. Not technically a 50th Event, but it’s our 50th year, and some of us will have off for free for Juneteenth. So fuck it, let’s make it a big one. Same tent, same location.
7/19 or 7/26: Bringing the Yellow Breeches float back.
8/16: Gaelics of yesteryear! Get your boots for the Atlantic Cup Over 35 tourament in Lewes, DE!
10/4: Old Gaelic golf tournament fundraiser at Rich Valley
11/1: Homecoming Match and 50th Anniversary Formal at the Mechanicsburg Club to follow
12/6: Annual Holiday Party with a 50th Flair at the Caddyshack
12/18: Caroling in Carlisle First Stop of the Gaelic Winter Tour
Weekend of 2/28/26: 50th Celebration to Cayman Islands playing/fun-time tour.