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b'In late 2015 discussions were first had within the Toronto Hurling Club committee to rename the club, to help develop the game in Toronto. A new hurling club had just been founded, Clan Na Gael, and with it came a new sense of excitement within GAA members in the city. The committee decided to hold over further discussions until 2016, so the new incoming committee could hold full and in depth discussions on it. At a committee meeting in Spring 2016, the committee decided to table a motion at an upcoming players meeting to change the name of the club, and to also provide a list of possible club names. During a players meeting, held on June 13 in Toronto City Hall, the committee held a vote by secret ballot (to ensure impartiality) to change the club name. From a list of 4 choices, Na Piarsaigh CLG won the required two thirds majority. The information and a formal request to change the club name were passed to the Canadian County board later that week, and approval was granted! A new club crest was soon designed, as well as a new playing kit, which are sponsored by Cathal & Nicholas Crossan of Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The kit is available to purchase from the O\\u2019Neills sportswear website. Na Piarsaigh CLG continues to welcome players from all over Ireland to come to Toronto for work and want to continue playing the real beautiful game! There have also been some Canadians who have joined up with us, and of course more are always welcome. The club continues to forge strong and lasting friendships between the players, and the players enjoy a close tight knit bond that ensures a positive attitude both on the pitch and off it.'