Gaelic Games: Hurling and Gaelic Football

Gaelic football and Hurling are probably the most divisive and unifying interest in Irish culture but hold a unique place in the hearts of the Irish people.

Hurling is the fastest and one of the most field games in the world. Its is played by 100,000 people in Ireland which makes it the third most popular sport in Ireland. It demands extreme skill, speed and absolutely no fear. It is played with a hurley and a leather ball (sliotar). Hurling playing by women is known as camogie.


Picture of Croke Park where Dublin teams play they home games. Also, All-Ireland Hurling and Football finals are played at Croke Park. With a capacity of 82,300 Croke Park is the biggest stadium in Ireland and one of the best and more confortable statiums in Europe.

Gaelic Football is played by 250,000 in Ireland making it the most popular sport in Ireland. All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park every September (the third Sunday of September).

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