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Gaelic Sports
Gaelic sports are traditional games played in Ireland. Among these are Gaelic football, hurling, rounders, and Gaelic handball – all of which are organized by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
154 Questions
Where in croke park is the hogan stand?
It is named after Michael Hogan, a Gaelic Football player from Tipperary. He was shot in Croke Park while playing a match there on Sunday the 21st of November 1920. He was one of 13 people shot dead in Croke Park that day, but the only player to die. The day became known as Bloody Sunday.
Which county in Ireland has the most GAA clubs?
All 32 counties have Gaelic Football and Hurling teams. Counties have lots of levels in terms of ages and ability, so each individual county would have lots of county teams, from senior teams down to children.
How many people could fit in the old Croke Park stadium?
The pitch area measures 144.5m x 88m, which is about 472 feet by 288 feet. It has about 72,500 seats. It also has a terraced area for people to stand, bringing its total capacity to about 82,300.
How many different Gaelic sports are there?
There are 5. Rounders, hurling, camogie, handball and Gaelic football.
Who are the oldest gaa club in Ireland?
A number of clubs claim this title. Some that were founded in the early days of the GAA are now gone, like Metropolitans in Dublin. Others survive, like Blarney GAA club(Cork), founded in 1884, the same year as the GAA itself. Others founded in 1884 include Round Towers(Dublin), Tullaroan(Kilkenny), and South Liberties (Limerick).
What is the difference between fans and spectators?
i supporter is someone who supports the team and checks on the scores but if the match is showing on the television, they won't go out of their way to watch it.
a fan is someone who is fanatical and will do anything and everything to watch their team, cancel other plans, be there and always be in the knowledge of what's going on, transfers, injuries, fixtures, results, you name it.
How much are all-ireland hurling tickets 2009?
A terrace ticket will be €35. A stand ticket will be €70. Premium level and corporate level tickets will be higher. For All-Ireland Finals tickets are not sold to the general public in the way they are for all other matches. Tickets are distributed through the county boards and clubs, so they are always very difficult to get, even for people who have contacts in the GAA.
There is no simple answer to that. There are a lot of days that there are matches there during the year. On most of those days there are 2 matches, and sometimes even 3. Different matches have different amounts of people at them and different matches have different prices for the tickets. So the amount earned would change every time there are matches there.
No, it is not professional. Gaelic Football and Hurling are amateur sports, so players do not get paid. This actually makes the sports better, as players are playing for the love of the game, for their teammates, for their home town or county, for their family and friends, and for their team's supporters. These are all far better reasons and incentives to play than any payment could ever be.
When everyone first plays a sport we do it purely for the fun, and that is when it is most enjoyable and when we play best. Professionalism actually destroys many sports. The vast majority of GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) players play for the same teams for all of their playing career. They have a sense of belonging to that team and the wider community. A professional sports person who plays for many teams during their career can never have that connection. Only when they compete for their country do they come anyway close to that.
GAA players get expenses for things like travelling to training and they get well looked after in other ways. To pay them to play would destroy the game, as it has done for many sports. Payment removes all the incentives I listed, and nothing can motivate a player like those do. If you've ever seen Gaelic Football and Hurling, you'll see how much passion they play with, far more than most professionals do. Check out YouTube for videos if you haven't.
Where are the headquarters of the gaa?
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is headquartered in Croke Park, Dublin.
When did Croke Park Get its name?
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
It was given the name Croke Park in 1913.
Name three founders of the GAA?
The GAA was founded in Thurles in 1884 to promote Ireland's national sports (especially hurling and Gaelic football). They succeeded so well that these quickly became the most popular sports as they had been before British influence in the late 19th century, and remain the most popular ahead of horse-racing, soccer, rugby, coursing etc.
What is the colour of westmeath's jersey?
The Irish Football Team's National and Team colours are Green (Main) Orange and White...
What sports are associated with GAA?
Gaelic Football and Hurling, Ireland's two national sports, are the main sports associated with the GAA. Handball, Rounders and Camogie (the Hurling equivalent for women) are also associated with it.
How many people play GAA abroad?
There are over 2500 GAA clubs in Ireland. Within each club there can be many teams for different age categories and ability. Some players would be playing for more than one of those teams. Some clubs concentrate more or even exclusively on Hurling and others on Gaelic Football. Outside of clubs there are teams representing all levels of educational institutions from school to universities. Many workplaces have teams too. So because there is such a variety of teams, it is very difficult to know how many people play Gaelic Football. It is the biggest sport in Ireland.
Why players in hurling are not paid?
No, they are not paid. Gaelic Football and Hurling are amateur sports, so players do not get paid. This actually makes the sports better, as players are playing for the love of the game, for their teammates, for their home town or county, for their family and friends, and for their team's supporters. These are all far better reasons and incentives to play than any payment could ever be.
When everyone first plays a sport we do it purely for the fun, and that is when it is most enjoyable and when we play best. Professionalism actually destroys many sports. The vast majority of GAA players play for the same teams for all of their playing career. They have a sense of belonging to that team and the wider community. A professional sports person who plays for many teams during their career can never have that connection. Only when they compete for their country do they come anyway close to that.
GAA players get expenses for things like travelling to training and they get well looked after in other ways. To pay them to play would destroy the game, as it has done for many sports. Payment removes all the incentives I listed, and nothing can motivate a player like those do. If you've ever seen Gaelic Football and Hurling, you'll see how much passion they play with, far more than most professionals do. Check out YouTube for videos if you haven't.
Which player have won both all Ireland medals and soccer medals?
Roy Keane
Denis Irwin
John O Shea
Darron Gibson
Damien Duff
no other players from the Republic have won the premier league. Jeff Kenna only played one game and got sent off. You have to play 10 games to get a medal.
How much does a GAA manager get paid?
The GAA is an amateur organisation so GAA players and managers do not get paid. Many would all have their own jobs or be students, and their GAA activities are basically done in their own time, in the same way that many people are involved in sports. Players and managers do get expenses and occasionally some payments.
Name the players who captained their club and county to all Ireland titles in the same year?
It has only been done twice and only by one county. That was Cork, in 1890 and again in 1990.
Also known as Gaelic Athletic Association it was founded in November 1, 1884.
Did Monaghan ever win an Ulster GAA title?
Yes. Monaghan have won the Ulster Senior Football Championship 13 times, as of the end of the 2011 championship. They actually won the first ever Ulster championship. The years they have won it are as follows:
1888, 1906, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1921, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1938, 1979, 1985, 1988.
