It is said there once was a farmer travelling between Mol and Geel.
Marc Goossens nicknamed The Goose (born 30 November 1969 in Geel) is a Belgian racecar driver who drove in Formula 3000 from 1994 to 1996 and part-time from 1999 to 2001.
The village is linked with Geel in Belgium which also has a strong Saint Dymphna connection.
Geel | K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel | K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel | Cees Geel |
The JRC has seven scientific institutes, located at six different sites in Belgium (Brussels and Geel), Germany (Karlsruhe), Italy (Ispra), the Netherlands (Petten) and Spain (Seville), with a wide range of laboratories and unique research facilities.
At the end of 2006–07 season, the final of the third division final round was played between Namur and Verbroedering Geel, and won by Geel.
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At the end of the 2005–06 season, a case of corruption during the 2004–05 season involving players of the club of Geel came to light.