The Catalan side, who have previously seen off Conahy Shamrocks and Ballinagore, are set for a provincial semi-final with Grangenolvin of Kildare this weekend

Barcelona Gaels celebrate after winning this year's European Championships against Amsterdam GAC in Rennes

Barcelona Gaels celebrate after winning this year’s European Championships against Amsterdam GAC in Rennes

The logistics may be “a pain in the arse”, but Barcelona Gaels are on a mission to prove worthy of their place in the Leinster Club JFC, and then some.

Barcelona may be more associated with the beautiful game and soccer icons like Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Ronaldo, but the Catalan GAA club, one of the biggest of its kind in Europe, is already leaving a mark on these shores after big championship wins in recent years.