Gaelic Football
An exhilarating mix between soccer and rugby, Gaelic Football’s loyal fans never fail to create the perfect atmosphere
Ireland’s version of football has a speedy tempo and a very loyal fan base. Described as a mixture of soccer and rugby, it has developed as a distinct game similar to the progression of Australian Rules.
The ball used in Gaelic Football is round, a bit smaller than a football, and it can be carried in the hand for a distance of four steps, giving the game quite a different feel to soccer.
Croke Park, the fourth largest stadium in Europe, is once again the home of Gaelic Football, and the stadium really comes alight on fast-paced match-days.
Official links
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GAA
Gaelic Athletics Association Official Website
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Discover GAA
Experience Ireland’s national games and engage in something that is uniquely Irish.
What else to explore
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Discover Croke Park
Find out more about this magical place
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Watch the Croke Park Film
Feel the GAA buzz through this short film
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Experience Gaelic Games
Play GAA for a day
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Fancy a game?
How to get involved in GAA sports
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The GAA's Grassroots
Provincial and regional information
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Buy Munster Tickets
From the Munster GAA website or tourist offices
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The Road to Croker
Information on how to get to Croke Park
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The GAA Museum and Croke Park Experience
Discover a unique sporting history
