Judge of Alderney After the war, less than 50% of Alderney's population returned, which led to the United Kingdom government proposing that Alderney become part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. In 1948, the States of Alderney and the States of Guernsey passed laws under which Alderney gave up sovereignty to Guernsey. It was also provided that the Judge of Alderney be replaced as Leader of Alderney by the democratically elected President of the States of Alderney, the role of Representative of the Crown being fulfilled by the Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey. Further, the Judge's right to sit in the States of Alderney was removed,
Sport in Guernsey The Guernsey Gaels was founded in 1996 and competes in the European Gaelic football leagues. The island hosts its own tournament each year, with teams from all over Europe visiting the island. Guernsey became European Gaelic Football Champions in 2011. see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/78377631839/ A fairly new world sport, with lots of objects to find in Guernsey see: http://www.geocaching.com/ There are two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course in the island, with a nine-hole course in Alderney. Juniors are encouraged with competitions and cups to play for. Islanders and clubs compete in inter Island competitions in both Jersey and Alderney, in the