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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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Who is the oldest GAA club in Co Down?

Officially the oldest is Mayobridge as this is the one that was the first to officially register with the GAA in 1888, however unofficially the oldest would be Leitrim as they had clubs in 1886. Lastly some would say that Clonduff or Hilltown is the oldest but Hilltown is a mixtures of clubs put together after Mayobrige and Leitrim was created so this puts them out of the candidate list. So to conclude officially it is Mayobridge , unofficially it is Leitrim and its never going to be Hilltown so whoever says that it is deserves a slap and to be told to wise up and accept the truth.

Is sectarianism a major problem in the GAA?

It is still a problem in Northern Ireland, but not to the extent that it was. There are more important and serious problems and issues for the GAA. In other parts of Ireland sectarianism is not really an issue.

What was the Armagh Minor Team that won All Ireland in 1949?

1949 All-Ireland MFC final

ARMAGH 1-7 Kerry 1-5

ARMAGH: L McCorry; E McCann, J Bratton, J McKnight; F Kernan, B O'Neill, T McConville; E Mee, S Collins; T Connolly, S Blaney, J McGrane; S Smith, PJ McKeever, B McGrane.

Name the GAA clubs in the world?

That would be an impossible task. There are over 2500 clubs in Ireland alone, and hundreds more overseas. Consult the GAA website below:

How did GAA get the cup name Sam Maguire?

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

It was named after Sam Maguire, a GAA man originally from Cork, but who helped in the running of the GAA in London in the early 20th century. He died in 1927. The Sam Maguire Cup was first presented in 1928.

Galway team in 1925?

The Galway football team of 1925 that were declared All-Ireland Champions:

M. Walsh (Team Captain)
T. Molloy
J. Egan
D. Egan
H. Burke
F. Benson
W. Smyth
T. Leetch
M. Bannerton
Leonard McGrath
P. Roche
G. Jennings
P. Ganley
Lar. McGrath
M. Donnellan

The Galway Hurling team of 1925 that were beaten in the All-Ireland Final:

J. Mahony
J. Stanford
J. Fallon
M. Derivan
A. Kelly (Team Captain)
M. Broderick
P.J. Morrissey
I. Harney
M. King
P. O'Donnell
M. Connaire
M. Houlihan
D. Morrissey
J. Shaughnessy
P. Rooney

Subs: P. Finn

I am unable to find photos of either team.

How did alonso win a GAA medal?

There is a common myth that he won a medal. When he was 15 he came over to Ireland to learn English and played a bit of Gaelic Football in Meath with local kids. This was only for fun and he did not play in an All-Ireland final.

What GAA colors do Co. Antrim Ireland have?

Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.


Green and gold, with most of the shirt being green.

Is the GAA linked to the terrorist IRA?

No. The GAA is a sporting organisation. As it promotes Irish sport, it is seen as part of the wider nationalist sphere of Irishness, but that does not mean it is involved in terrorism and as stated, it is a sporting organisation, the largest amateur sporting organisation in the world.

Do people play soccer in croke park?

Soccer was played in Croke Park during the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, between 2007 and 2010. Normally just Gaelic Football and Hurling are played in Croke Park.

What are player fit GAA jerseys?

Slimmer atheltic fit, straight through. A large that may be the right size but baggy or not so form fitting becomes a slimmer more form fitting jersey and looks a lot better

What is the names of all 32 counties home grounds GAA?

Laois - O'Moore

Sligo - Markievicz Park

Westmeath - Cusack Park

Monaghan - St. Tiernach's Park

Clare - Cusack Park

Leitrim - Pairc Seán McDiarmada

Carlow - Dr. Cullen Park

Longford - Pearse Park

Antrim - Casement Park

Wicklow - Aughrim

Fermanagh - Brewster Park

Waterford - Walsh Park

Kilkenny - Nowan Park

Limerick - The Gaelic Grounds

Tipperary - Semple Stadium

Cork - Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Dublin - Parnell Park

Wexford - Wexford Park

Kerry - Fitzgerald Stadium

Kildare - St. Conleth's Park

Louth - O'Rahilly's

Galway - Pearse Stadium

Cavan - Breffni Park

Mayo - McHale Park

Roscommon - Hyde Park

Meath - Pairc Tailteann

Down - Pairc Esler

Offaly - O'Connor Park

Donegal - McCumhaill Park

Derry - Celtic Park

Armagh - Athletic Grounds

Tyrone - Healy Park

How many laps of a GAA pitch is 2.4km?

A GAA pitch's dimensions are flexible. According to the GAA rules, they can be between 130m (metres) to 145m long and 80m to 90m wide. Based on the largest, it is about 5.1 laps and on the smallest it would be about 5.7 laps.

Where is Brownstown GAA pitch?

Brownstown GAA club is on the N52 in county Westmeath. It is between Kells and Mullingar.

The address is:

Brownstown GAA Club

Delvin,

Acherstown,

Co. Westmeath.

Should gaa players get paid?

Paying the players would ruin the game's heart and ethos. GAA players play for the love of the sport and for their local people, from where they come from. This means they play with more intent. The only time professional sports people have that kind of motivation is when they play for their country. In professional sports, players don't have a real connection to their team, as it is just a job, and they could be playing against that team if they change. They only have that sense of duty and belonging when they are playing for their country.

It would not be possible to sustain a professional game, because of the amount of players and teams is so large in a small country. Many GAA players have jobs anyway, so they are playing for the love of the sport, not to earn money. The only thing they should get is expenses, and support if they get injured and are unable to work in their normal jobs.

For these, and many other reasons, the GAA should not pay its players.

How many years has the GAA been going on?

The Gaelic Athletic Association was founded on the 1st of November, 1884. In 2009 it is celebrated its 125th anniversary. The sports it governs all predate it by centuries.

Who is croke park named after?

Croke Park is named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, the first patron of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

Why do protestants not want to play in the GAA?

Some see it as representing Irish culture which they do not want to be part of, mainly in Northern Ireland. However, many Protestants do play GAA and there has even been a President of the GAA who was a Protestant. Also, the Sam Maguire trophy, the most important trophy in Gaelic Football is named after a Protestant. He was very much involved in the GAA.

What equipment did they use when the Gaelic Athletic Association - GAA - was founded?

Gaelic Football and Hurling don't need much equipment. They would have used footballs and sliothars (the balls used for Hurling) and hurleys, much as they do now. The style of clothing would have changed, but players would have worn shirts and shorts and boots, much as they do now. Helmets would be newer. All equipment would be more modern, better made and specifically designed, but they basic set of equipment would be the same.