KUWAIT HARPS GAA BOARD
Lucy Titley-Brabban
Chair Person
Where are you from?: Isle of Man, no not the one down south or with the festival, that’s the Isle of White, the one tiny rock in the middle of England and Ireland.
Why are you in Kuwait?: PE Teacher.
Had I played GAA before?: Nope, the first time i ever played was with the Harps.
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: Meet new people, make great friends, keep fit and have fun! Best thing I’ve done since moving to Kuwait. I also gained a child in the form of Abbey...
Abigail Patterson
Secretary
Where are you from?: County Down, Northern Ireland
Why are you in Kuwait?: Primary School Teacher.
Had I played GAA before?: I knew what it was from home but didn't play.
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: Being away from everyone and everything you know can be really daunting but the Harps became my family. You get to meet people outside of work whilst learning a new skill/keeping fit - it's a win win!
Ayman Tharwat
Treasurer
Where are you from?: Egypt
Why are you in Kuwait?: I work as a Pharmacist.
Had I played GAA before?: I had never played before joining last year.
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: It is a good sport to learn but also the Harps Community in Kuwait is amazing.
Rebecca Jones
Public Relations Officer
Where are you from?: Teesside (Near Newcastle in England).
Why are you in Kuwait?: To escape all adult responsibilities (I'm also a Year 1 teacher).
Had I played GAA before?: Nope
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: It’s a great place to meet new people and have a laugh!
Roxi Sabbagh
Social Secretary
Where are you from?: South Africa
Why are you in Kuwait?: To experience new cultures, travel (pre Covid) and to take “adulting” to a whole new level.
Had I played GAA before?: What’s Gaelic?
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: If you’re keen to have a good laugh while working out with a great group of people, Kuwait Harps is the place to be.
Niamh Bracken
Ladies' Players Rep
Where are you from?: Republic of Ireland, Regular Ireland, Southern Ireland - take your pick!
Why are you in Kuwait?: I enjoy a mental challenge (Primary School Teacher).
Had I played GAA before?: You may not think it, but yes - it was a huge part of my childhood.
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: I have never met anyone who has regretted it and it is my 5th year as a Harp!
Jack Titley-Brabben
Men's Players Rep
Where are you from?: Newcastle, England
Why are you in Kuwait?: Experience a new culture, teach in a primary school and to travel (Also my wife made me come).
Had I played GAA before?: Nope!
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: It’s a really welcoming club that always push its members to be their best. It’s great fun and great fitness. (And because we’ve also got a Shrek enthusiast, ps. It's Abbey).
Dean O'Connor
Middle East Board Rep
Where are you from?: Enniscorthy, Wexford, Ireland
Why are you in Kuwait?: Art Teacher
Had I played GAA before?: Yes, up until I was 16 back in Ireland.
Why should someone join Kuwait Harps?: Sense of community and great craic!