Popular Sports in Ireland
Hurling/Camogie (Iománaíocht/Camógaíocht)
This is the fastest field sport in the world.
This is the fastest field sport in the world.
The Rules:
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Watch the video below to see the game being played:
Here are some people at at match.
Gaelic Football
The Rules are:
- You can catch the ball in the air.
- Chip the ball off the ground with your foot.
- You can strike the ball with your hand or fist.
- You can kick the ball on the ground or from your hands.
- You can carry the ball for four steps and then do one of the following: kick the ball back into your hands or bounce the ball.
- You get one point for putting the ball over the crossbar or three points (goal) for putting it in the net.
Watch the video below to see the game being played:
Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh)
Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh) is the headquarters of the GAA. This is where the All-Ireland matches are played each year.
https://crokepark.ie/
Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh) is the headquarters of the GAA. This is where the All-Ireland matches are played each year.
https://crokepark.ie/
Handball (Liathróid Láimhe)
Watch the video below to see the game being played:
Other Sports that are Popular
Soccer, rugby, cycling, golf, boxing, show jumping, horse racing and fishing are also popular in Ireland.
Soccer, rugby, cycling, golf, boxing, show jumping, horse racing and fishing are also popular in Ireland.
Another sport that is becoming more popular is surfing.