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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).
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Did Dublin win their Gaelic Football match on the 7th of March 2010?
Yes. Dublin beat Mayo by 1 - 9 to 1 - 8.
What hotel in Thurles did they found the GAA?
Hayes Hotel.
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Is racquetball part of the gaa?
No.. Football, hurling, camogie, handball snd rounders are the 5 gaa sports
What player have won the most you-21 all Ireland finals in any sport?
Mick Malone of Cork won 4 All Ireland under 21 Hurling medals in a row; 1968,1969, 1970 and 1971
How did Offaly get the tricolour flag?
The Offaly colours are frequently mistaken for being like the Irish flag, which they aren't. There are two key differences. One is that the colour gold and not orange is included. The gold lion symbolises the Úi Failghe, the Laiginian people after whom the county is named. This is where the gold comes from. The other main difference between the tricolour and Offaly's colours is that Offaly colours are meant to be arranged horizontally and not vertically.
You will find the answers to all of those questions in this forum. However, for a lot of them there are no definite specific answers. This is the case with most sports, as they all have evolved and had rules put on them:
When Gaelic was firss made / When was Gaelic made: Gaelic Football is an ancient sport, going back hundreds of years. Like all ball sports, it has emerged and evolved. Games like soccer, rugby, American Football, Australian Rules Football and Gaelic Football basically all evolved out of people kicking balls around and then slowly coming up with rules and starting new games. Even now, the rules of all of these sports continue to change. There are records of a form of Gaelic Football going back to 1670, but many catch and kick ball games go much further back than that, so it is not possible to put a specific date on it.
Who was the first person to play Gaelic: As the specific origins are impossible to be sure of, that is not specifically recorded.
Where was it first made: Again that is impossible to say. The game in 1670 was held in county Meath, but as I said, many games preceded that.
Who made it. Again that is impossible to say, as it has evolved over hundreds of years. However, the most significant event in relation to Gaelic Football was that in 1884 the Gaelic Athletic Association, known as the GAA, was founded. It is still the governing body of Gaelic Football and Hurling along with some other sports now, but Gaelic Football was in existence long before 1884. The GAA just put more structures in place to promote the game and throughout the last 125 years it has governed the game and helped it. They started specific competitions and have overseen the rules of the game. The game as played in 1884 and as played now has changed as new rules are added, changed or removed by the GAA, as is the case for all governing bodies of sports. Every year the GAA has an annual conference and there are always rule changes requested and some of these happen.
I know all of these answers are very vague, but it is true of all sports. Events like the founding of a governing body, like the GAA, and the first competitions are easy to trace for any sport, but the true origins of all sports go further back than that. This is specifically true for ball games. People kicking balls or even stones along the ground thousands of years ago could all be argued to be the beginnings of the many forms of football that we have in the world today. People hitting a ball or stone with a stick thousands of years ago could be argued to be the beginnings of games like Golf, Baseball, Hurling, Cricket, Hockey etc. People have played these kinds of sports for thousands of years and slowly over time added rules leading them to become the games we are familiar with today.
Who is playing in Croke Park this Sunday?
The answer to this question will continually change. Some Sundays there are no matches in Croke Park. Current fixtures and venues can be found on the GAA website at the link below.
How many all Ireland titles have fermanagh won?
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
Fermanagh have never won the All-Ireland Hurling title or the All-Ireland Football title.
What size should the pitch be for under 14 gaa?
For under 14 Gaelic Football, you use a full size pitch and goals, with a size 4 football being used...
Where is the GAA club in Dunmanway?
It is known as Doheny's GAA club and their pitch is known as Sam Maguire Park. It is in Underhill, which is south of Dunmanway on Prospect Grove.
Who is the cusack stand in croke park named after?
It is named after Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Where did the gaa get its name?
To help foster Irish sports and culture and to get them better organised. It was actually initially named the Gaelic Athletic Association for the Preservation and Cultivation of our national Pastimes. Within weeks it was shortened to the Gaelic Athletic Association.
The GAA was founded to promote Gaelic games which needed reorganisation. The GAA was founded in 1884 in the town of Thurles. Initially they wanted to resume the ancient Tailteann Games and establish an organisation for promoting athletics. Hurling and Gaelic football eventually became the main two sports that the GAA promotes. The following goals were set out:
To foster and promote native Irish pastimes.
To open athletics to all social classes.
To aid in the establishment of hurling and football clubs which would organise matches between counties.
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What Bus goes to Croke Park from Tallaght?
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
There is no bus that goes right to it, but lots of buses go from Tallaght to the centre of the city, and Croke Park is a short distance from there. From Tallaght the best option would be to get the Luas to Busaras or Connolly and walk from there. It is only about 10 minutes of a walk.
How old was Maurice Davinthe founder of the GAA when he died?
He was born on the 29th June, 1842, and died on 26th January, 1927. So he would have been 84 when he died.
For many years the cups were presented in the Hogan Stand. For both the Hurling and Football Finals in 1999, 2000 and 2001, and the Hurling Final of 2002, the cups were presented on the field, instead of in the Hogan Stand. This was due to safety concerns of having a crowd on the pitch when the cups were presented in the Hogan Stand. When the presentations were made on the pitch, the crowd were not let on. This were the years and winners for that period.
1999: Hurling - Cork. Football - Meath. 2000 Hurling - Kilkenny. Football - Kerry. 2001: Hurling - Tipperary. Football - Galway. 2002: Hurling - Kilkenny. When Armagh won the 2002 Football Final, which was their first win ever, the crowd came onto the pitch and plans to present the cup on the pitch were abandoned and it was presented in the Hogan Stand. Since then the cups have been presented in the Hogan Stand for both finals again.
What other countries play GAA?
Anywhere you find Irish people there are teams playing Gaelic Games. In every part of the world there are teams. Some parts organise larger tournaments. There is an Asian tournament for example, for teams around Asia for example.
What are the 4 main sports of the GAA in Ireland excluding associated members?
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders.
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Is Cork the best gaa county in Ireland?
Adding together Hurling and Gaelic Football titles won in all grades, Cork would be the most successful county in the GAA. As to which county is the best, that is a question that could be debated by many people.
Is any body playing in GAA today?
The GAA is the largest amateur sporting organisation in the world. Many people are playing GAA matches, both Hurling and Gaelic Football and other GAA sports. Gaelic Football is the most popular sport in Ireland. Last weekend one match in Dublin had a bigger attendance than the Superbowl did, by about 9,000 people.
What is the stand between the Nally Stand and the Cusack Stand called in Croke Park is it Devitt?
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
The old Nally Stand is now gone. What is now called the Nally Terrace is at the corner of Croke Park, adjoining the Hogan Stand. Between it and the Cusack Stand is Hill 16. At the far end of Croke Park is the Davin Stand. See the image at the link below.
Where in the cusack stand section 308 is row PP?
Section 308 is slightly past the centre of the pitch, towards the canal end. Row PP is a long way back, but it is still a good viewing point. See the map of the seating plan for Croke Park at the link below.
