ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 1336 - 14/05/2023 08:13:40 2478216
Link 0we have definitely gone back wards defensively very open and porus at the back especially early on in matches any decent attacking team ie any team ranked from 6 to 16 in ireland would take this team apart if they attacked straight up the middle we may get away with it in the Tailteann cup which is our level. Look at the laois goal and the attempt by our star defender to tackle the laois forward again we are starting matches the last 5 matches with very little energy and aggression and giving the opposition regardless of their ability a great platform to perform.
breffnibluewhite (Cavan) - Posts: 331 - 14/05/2023 12:16:46 2478275
Link 1Was good to see players having a go at the posts despite no real pressure from Laois Took some nice scores.
Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 14/05/2023 12:33:07 2478288
Link 0 Lads you can only beat what's put in front of you. That's why I maintain the extended panel should be used in this competition to give lads on the panel plenty of game time. And I don't mean just 10/15 minutes.
We need to unearth some talent going forward and what better way to find it than use players who have played a full game this year yet.
Let the regular more experienced lads go back to their clubs.
Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 14/05/2023 12:57:30 2478297
Link 0if cavan get fitness up and a few more stats men we will be able to match the manure played in the ulster final today
breffnibluewhite (Cavan) - Posts: 331 - 14/05/2023 18:05:04 2478413
Link 0Replying To ForeverBlue2: "The type of football Cavan played at U-21 to win 4 Ulster titles in a row was woeful and I said to lads at the time that it would eventually lead to Cavan sinking to the bottom because they were developing no forwards with that set up…: Tyrone who lost 2 of those games but got forward's from those teams that propelled them to senior glory… We got nothing and I doubt anyone apart from the players even remember who won those Ulsters U21 titles…"
cavanblueman (Cavan) - Posts: 527 - 15/05/2023 09:36:46 2478559
Link 0Replying To cavanblueman: "Exactly this...it was woeful and was even more woeful when Hyland took over the Senior Team and introduced the same tactics. I said it before and ill say it again, Cavan Football was set back years with those tactics and it ruined many a good forward. And as for Martin Dunne not winning his own ball, he wouldve done if it was kicked into him, Seanie J coming out to midfield against Roscommon in Croker because the ball wasnt going in, Martin Reilly was one of the best forwards in Cavan, player of year before Hyland took over and then wasted his best years sitting deep rather than attacking."
You must have been living in a cave as Cavan were only copying what other teams were doing. Cavan reached the Ulster final in 2010 without a defense system and Michael Murphy destroyed themBring back the Tommy Carr days of losing to Antrim in clones and almost beings relegated to Division 4
FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2654 - 15/05/2023 09:52:31 2478567
Link 0Replying To FoolsGold: "You must have been living in a cave as Cavan were only copying what other teams were doing. Cavan reached the Ulster final in 2010 without a defense system and Michael Murphy destroyed them
Bring back the Tommy Carr days of losing to Antrim in clones and almost beings relegated to Division 4"
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 1336 - 15/05/2023 10:05:44 2478574
Link 0Replying To FoolsGold: "You must have been living in a cave as Cavan were only copying what other teams were doing. Cavan reached the Ulster final in 2010 without a defense system and Michael Murphy destroyed them
Bring back the Tommy Carr days of losing to Antrim in clones and almost beings relegated to Division 4"
If you have forwards that can take a score use them as forwards a kick the ball into them.
It's simple stuff really.
Giving a player like Martin Dunne a ball inside the 20m line is more advantageous than asking him to track back to his own half back line.
No wonder he got disillusioned. So did many others.
Hyland never found a forward out of 4 Ulster winning u21 teams as Keating, Johnston , Mackey and Dunne were the best we had around that time.
Maybe Barry Reilly for the few games he played until he lost interest too.
Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 15/05/2023 10:18:26 2478589
Link 0Replying To Breffni1969: "So Copying other teams is the way forward then? That what your saying?
If you have forwards that can take a score use them as forwards a kick the ball into them.
It's simple stuff really.
Giving a player like Martin Dunne a ball inside the 20m line is more advantageous than asking him to track back to his own half back line.
No wonder he got disillusioned. So did many others.
Hyland never found a forward out of 4 Ulster winning u21 teams as Keating, Johnston , Mackey and Dunne were the best we had around that time.
Maybe Barry Reilly for the few games he played until he lost interest too."
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 1336 - 15/05/2023 13:09:29 2478667
Link 0Replying To ForeverBlue2: "News flash for you… Under the current management we have lost to Antrim and have been actually relegated to Division 4 not almost….and if you copy what other teams are doing you belong in a cave…"
If we were copying what other teams were doing, then surely you'd have to wonder how Hyland was left in the job that long!cavanblueman (Cavan) - Posts: 527 - 15/05/2023 16:49:10 2478759
Link 0Replying To ForeverBlue2: "News flash for you… Under the current management we have lost to Antrim and have been actually relegated to Division 4 not almost….and if you copy what other teams are doing you belong in a cave…"
News Flash For you: Under current management, we reached back to back Ulster Finals for the first time since the 60's, we also won our first Ulster Title in 30 years and we also beat our old foes Monaghan along the way, something that previous management were unable to do!Hyland had the cream of the crop, but his dismal tactics ruined many a good footballer, disillusioned many more, and if I recall, people actually stopped going to watch Cavan as they were that bad.
In fairness to Graham, every decent footballer in Cavan has got a chance to play and on a good day, they could compete with a lot of teams, but the players on the pitch needed to step up and assume some responsibility for the failure in Ulster this year.
cavanblueman (Cavan) - Posts: 527 - 15/05/2023 16:53:55 2478761
Link 0Replying To cavanblueman: "News Flash For you: Under current management, we reached back to back Ulster Finals for the first time since the 60's, we also won our first Ulster Title in 30 years and we also beat our old foes Monaghan along the way, something that previous management were unable to do!
Hyland had the cream of the crop, but his dismal tactics ruined many a good footballer, disillusioned many more, and if I recall, people actually stopped going to watch Cavan as they were that bad.
In fairness to Graham, every decent footballer in Cavan has got a chance to play and on a good day, they could compete with a lot of teams, but the players on the pitch needed to step up and assume some responsibility for the failure in Ulster this year."
We need to give lads who haven't had much game time a chance to show their worth.
Beating London by 12/13 points with a full side out proves absolutely nothing.
Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 15/05/2023 17:18:34 2478778
Link 0Replying To cavanblueman: "News Flash For you: Under current management, we reached back to back Ulster Finals for the first time since the 60's, we also won our first Ulster Title in 30 years and we also beat our old foes Monaghan along the way, something that previous management were unable to do!
Hyland had the cream of the crop, but his dismal tactics ruined many a good footballer, disillusioned many more, and if I recall, people actually stopped going to watch Cavan as they were that bad.
In fairness to Graham, every decent footballer in Cavan has got a chance to play and on a good day, they could compete with a lot of teams, but the players on the pitch needed to step up and assume some responsibility for the failure in Ulster this year."
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 1336 - 15/05/2023 18:03:44 2478792
Link 1Replying To ForeverBlue2: "We reached back to back Ulster finals because Graham inherited a team that was too good for Division 2 and a tad unlucky to be relegated twice out of Division 1… But under his stewardship he has taken us to the very bottom ( Div4 ) for the first time in our history and in our last 3 Championship campaigns we have tumbled out with not much of a fight put in…. We won Div 3/4 titles ( we we're steeped to beat Tipp ) but when it came to the Taltainn Cup Final he failed yet again tactically… conceding 24/24 kick outs was pure madness after the same tactic nearly and should have cost us in the semifinal v Sligo ( who missed a bag of goals )… I know Hyland's tactics were dismal but the current management are implying the very same type of boring rubbish which is woeful to watch…. And talk about crowds…. how many turned up at the weekend to Breffni…less than 1000. Cavans lowest ever turnout for a home championship game…. Yet another unwanted record for Graham…Even if he delivers the Taltainn Cup ( wouldn't bank on it ) he should be replaced at the end of this campaign.."
I wouldn't go so far as replacing him at the end of season but definitely the backroom staff need serious shaking up.Ricey brings nothing if defensive play is anything to go by. We are wide open up the middle.
I think MG deserves a crack at Div 2 especially after 2 successive promotions.
With regard to the Armaghs and Derrys of this world we are not at the level yet to be competitive with them and that's because of the last 2 years playing in Div 3/4 at a slower pace.
A good run in Div 2 will bring us on no end.
That's why the Tailteann should be used to unearth talent by giving the extended panel plenty of game time.
No disrespect to London but our 2nd team should beat them going by Londons performances of late.
You won't unearth talent playing in Div 2 , now the time with at least 4 or more games ahead of us.
Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 16/05/2023 09:58:43 2478859
Link 0Replying To Breffni1969: "I wouldn't go so far as replacing him at the end of season but definitely the backroom staff need serious shaking up.
Ricey brings nothing if defensive play is anything to go by. We are wide open up the middle.
I think MG deserves a crack at Div 2 especially after 2 successive promotions.
With regard to the Armaghs and Derrys of this world we are not at the level yet to be competitive with them and that's because of the last 2 years playing in Div 3/4 at a slower pace.
A good run in Div 2 will bring us on no end.
That's why the Tailteann should be used to unearth talent by giving the extended panel plenty of game time.
No disrespect to London but our 2nd team should beat them going by Londons performances of late.
You won't unearth talent playing in Div 2 , now the time with at least 4 or more games ahead of us."
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 1336 - 16/05/2023 13:15:26 2478957
Link 0 Some of ye are very negative lads give every man his due Hyland team in his last year played great football in division 2 i think they were the highest scorers in the league i was at the deciding match against galway in breffni park and it was as good as football as you would see anywhere great scores match played at championship pace cavan with a great forward line and coming out on top against a good galway team by 2 points i think to get promotion to division 1.
Same with Mickey Graham came in in 2019 and brought the team to an Ulster final after two great games of open skillful football against an up and coming Armagh team. He followed this up by winning an Ulster final in 2020 after a brilliant performance against Donegal plus Barry Cassidy in the final again playing great football.
Credit to both men where it is due yes Hyland had a very poor championship record and Mickey now seems to have lost his nerve in big matches sending the team out in the wrong frame of mind to play it tight and avoid risk early on which gives even poor teams like laois a great chance to get a foothold in the game. Mickey needs to get his mojo back and send his team out especially in the Tailteann Cup to play open attacking fooball. We are easily as good if not better than anyone else in the competition and the only we we can lose is if management get it completely wrong on the line like in last years final.
breffnibluewhite (Cavan) - Posts: 331 - 16/05/2023 13:34:21 2478969
Link 1Replying To ForeverBlue2: "There is no way he will change the team around as you say… he is far too loyal to certain players whom he keeps playing regardless of their performance… He has to treat the Taltainn Cup seriously and therefore won't throw in too many newcomers… you are correct in saying McMennimin and Burke contribute nothing and are a complete waste of money…. But knowing this CB they will probably appoint Ricey when Graham as I suspect will go at the end of the season…That's what he is hanging around for…!!!"
Beating London by a point with 15 players who haven't played a full match would be far more beneficial than hammering London by 10/11 points with a full strength team.Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 391 - 16/05/2023 14:32:11 2478990
Link 0Replying To Breffni1969: "So Copying other teams is the way forward then? That what your saying?
If you have forwards that can take a score use them as forwards a kick the ball into them.
It's simple stuff really.
Giving a player like Martin Dunne a ball inside the 20m line is more advantageous than asking him to track back to his own half back line.
No wonder he got disillusioned. So did many others.
Hyland never found a forward out of 4 Ulster winning u21 teams as Keating, Johnston , Mackey and Dunne were the best we had around that time.
Maybe Barry Reilly for the few games he played until he lost interest too."
The days of handing a forward the ball on a plate so he can have a free kick at goal are long long gone. Its the same with Paddy Lynch atm, all the teams do their homework and know his runs by now. He gets closed down/man marked and less freedom cause he's a dangerous forward.
I would however also like to see more of the extended panel getting involved. Young Carolan looked lost as times the other day out around the middle and Ryan Donohoe gave a dangerous goal mouth pass too. Oisin Brady struggled to get into the game at all. But all this stuff is actually ok as it can be worked on. Its more game time they need as you can practice and train all you want,
ponger (Cavan) - Posts: 515 - 16/05/2023 15:21:47 2479008
Link 0Replying To ponger: "All these players loosing interest...They wern't good enough and were found out.
The days of handing a forward the ball on a plate so he can have a free kick at goal are long long gone. Its the same with Paddy Lynch atm, all the teams do their homework and know his runs by now. He gets closed down/man marked and less freedom cause he's a dangerous forward.
I would however also like to see more of the extended panel getting involved. Young Carolan looked lost as times the other day out around the middle and Ryan Donohoe gave a dangerous goal mouth pass too. Oisin Brady struggled to get into the game at all. But all this stuff is actually ok as it can be worked on. Its more game time they need as you can practice and train all you want,"
Cutler (Cavan) - Posts: 28 - 16/05/2023 16:31:51 2479029
Link 1FAQs
Is hurling and Gaelic football the same? ›
The basic rules of gaelic football are the same as hurling, the game is played for 70 minutes with a goal worth 3 points and a point worth 1. However, the game is played much differently. The ball is much bigger; players use hand and foot passes to move the ball around the pitch and score.
Which is more popular hurling or Gaelic football? ›Hurling is a sport native to Ireland for several thousand years, organized by the Gaelic Athletic Association. In terms of attendance figures, hurling is second only to Gaelic football.
Does the GAA Organise Gaelic football and hurling? ›The Association today promotes Gaelic games such as Hurling, Gaelic Football, Handball and Rounders and works with sister organisations to promote Ladies Football and Camogie. The Association also promotes Irish music, song and dance and the Irish language as an integral part of its objectives.
What is GAA in Irish? ›The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is Ireland's largest sporting organisation. It is celebrated as one of the great amateur sporting associations in the world.
What is hurling called in Irish? ›Hurling (Irish: iománaíocht, iomáint) is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic Irish origin, played by men. One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, the number of players and much terminology.
Is hurling the oldest sport in the world? ›Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world and is popular for at least 3000 years in Ireland with the first literary reference dating back to 1272 BC.
What is the number 1 sport in Ireland? ›Gaelic football was first played in Ireland in 1802 and has grown to be the most popular sport in Ireland. If you're taking a vacation to Ireland, you should put seeing a game of Gaelic football on your to-do list!
What is the most national sport in Ireland? ›Gaelic Games
The main sport on a national level in Ireland is the national indigenous GAA games of hurling and Gaelic football which enjoy nationwide popularity ahead of rugby and soccer. Croke Park in Dublin is the historic home of Gaelic games in Ireland and hosts all major national competition finals.
They include handball and camogie, and two of the most popular sports, Gaelic football and hurling. All four are part of the national body, known as the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Hurling dates back thousands of years and is living proof of the sporting heart that beats through Irish culture.
Can a Protestant play GAA? ›For example, as Milne points out: “Typically, the Protestant GAA player is someone who has not 'gone away' to school; that is, that they attended the local, usually Catholic, secondary school rather than going to a rugby- or hockey-playing boarding school with a Protestant ethos.”
Do Catholics follow Northern Ireland football team? ›
Northern Ireland's international team, which has always included Catholic and Protestant players and staff, has mainly Protestant or unionist supporters, while many northern Catholics or nationalists traditionally follow the Republic of Ireland.
What percentage of Ireland plays Gaelic football? ›With 21%, GAA is now the most popular sport in Ireland, followed by Soccer (19%), Rugby (14%), with Athletics, Tennis, Golf, and Swimming all getting 3% each.
Why do GAA players go to America? ›A GAA team has the ability to bond a group of lads like nothing else. It extends far beyond the field too, and that's probably one of the most important things about the GAA in America for Irish students. It gives Irish students a chance to settle in, to acclimatise and to feel at home in their new world.
When was GAA banned? ›The IAAA (Irish Amateur Athletic Association) imposed a ban on members of the GAA in 1885 and the Irish Football Association when it was the body governing all of Ireland soccer in the early 1900s introduced a ban on members playing games on Sundays.
What are the four Gaelic sports? ›What are Gaelic games? Gaelic games are Ireland's national sports. They are unique to Ireland and officially include Gaelic Football, played by both male and female teams, Hurling, Camogie, Handball and Rounders.
What is the oldest field sport in the world? ›Hurling: the fastest and oldest field sport in the world.
Did Vikings play hurling? ›Viking Prowess
tribal sporting bond exists between the populace of Ireland and the game of hurling. the same sporting and cultural passion their ancient ancestors possessed.
Meaning:Sea tide; Sea valor. Hurley is a name of Irish origin. Borrowed from the Irish name Ó Muirthile, meaning “sea tide” or “sea valor,” Hurley is your best bet if baby knows how to rock the boat.
Is hurling the hardest sport in the world? ›The higher the toughness rating, the harder the sport. As per their ratings of the attributes for each sport, their rankings of the hardest sports in the world came out as follows (from hardest): Water polo, Aussie rules, boxing, rugby, ice hockey, American football, hurling, gymnastics, basketball, Gaelic football.
Why is camogie not called hurling? ›When the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in 1884 the English-origin name "hurling" was given to the men's game. When an organisation for women was set up in 1904, it was decided to anglicise the Irish name camógaíocht to camogie.
What is the world's hardest sport? ›
1. Water Polo: 44 Points. Often overlooked in discussions, this Olympic sport is officially the toughest sport in the world. Similar to the land-based handball that was not too far from the list itself, water polo is played, well, in water.
What animal represents Ireland? ›The Irish Hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus) has been described as a national animal, as has the red deer (Cervus elaphus).
What is a hurling ball called? ›Hurling is a distinctly Irish field invasion game played with a stick, called a hurley, and a ball called a sliotar. *Playing Field *Hurling is played on a pitch up to 145m long and 90m wide.
What is a unique Irish sport? ›Due to its uniqueness to Ireland, Gaelic football served as a point of national pride, another way to distinguish Ireland's culture from that of Britain's. During the Anglo-Irish War, the GAA passed strict rules decreeing referees to only speak in Irish Gaelic.
What country is Gaelic football most popular? ›Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, and the final of the All-Ireland Senior Championship, held annually at Croke Park, Dublin, draws crowds of more than 80,000 people.
What are the two traditional sports of Ireland? ›The Irish are avid sports fans, especially of their native games of Gaelic football—a cross between football (soccer) and rugby—and hurling, which resembles a rough-and-tumble version of field hockey.
What is Ireland popular for? ›Ireland is famous for its scenic coastlines, towns, and villages along the shoreline. Most of these coastline towns are located in the west of Ireland, mainly in the province of Munster. That's where we live in Limerick! The most famous landmark in Ireland is probably the Cliffs of Moher located in County Clare.
What is most popular sport in New Zealand? ›Rugby union
It has the largest spectator following of all sports in New Zealand. New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, has the best winning record of any national team in the world, and is currently ranked third in the world.
Soccer in Dublin
While Gaelic games are the most watched sports in Ireland, more people play soccer than any other sport. Soccer, which is commonly referred to as football in Dublin, is governed by the FAI. It oversees Ireland's domestic leagues, as well as its national teams.
Catholics mainly identified as pro-Irish and nationalist; they wanted Northern Ireland to unite with the Republic of Ireland. Protestants largely called themselves pro-British and unionist; they vehemently opposed leaving the United Kingdom. Those disagreements erupted into terrorism.
Can you drink alcohol at GAA matches? ›
Cans and alcohol are not permitted to be brought into the stadium. You must consume your food in your allocated seat and please dispose of any rubbish in the appropriate bins provided or bring your rubbish home.
Are Protestants in Ireland British? ›Protestants who are born in Northern Ireland are British and / or Irish depending on their political identity and whether they choose to exercise their right to claim Irish citizenship on the same basis as anywhere else on the island of Ireland (while there is a strong correlation between nationalism and nominal ...
Which Irish side is Catholic? ›Ireland is split between the Republic of Ireland (predominantly Catholic) and Northern Ireland (predominantly Protestant).
Do Catholics support Rangers or Celtic? ›The very foundations of the two Glasgow football clubs are built on the religious division between Catholicism and Protestantism. Traditionally, Rangers supporters are Protestant while Celtic fans support the Catholic Church.
What percent of Celtic fans are Catholic? ›One study showed that 74% of Celtic supporters identify themselves as Catholic, whereas only 10% identify as Protestant; for Rangers fans, the figures are 2% and 65%, respectively.
What part of Ireland speaks the most Gaelic? ›Dublin. Dublin and its suburbs are reported to be the site of the largest number of daily Irish speakers, with 14,229 persons speaking Irish daily, representing 18 per cent of all daily speakers.
Do Irish Gaelic footballers get paid? ›Gaelic sports at all levels are amateur, in the sense that the athletes, even those playing at an elite level, do not receive payment for their performance. The main competitions at all levels of Gaelic football are the League and the Championship.
What sport is very close to Gaelic football? ›The Game of Gaelic Football
Football is like a cross between, soccer and rugby and is closely associated with Australian Rules Football. Gaelic Football is played with a round ball, slightly smaller and heavier than a soccer ball and played against Rugby style H shaped goal posts.
The United States County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or USGAA, is one of the 3 county boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in North America, and is responsible for Gaelic games in the United States (except for the New York metropolitan area, which is administrated by the New York GAA).
Is hurling played in the US? ›As of July 2022, there are 162 Hurling/Camogie clubs in the USA, 22 Hurling/Camogie clubs in Canada, 1 club in the Bahamas, and 1 club in the Cayman Islands.
Do people in Ireland like American football? ›
Historically, popular sports in Ireland have been headlined by Gaelic Games, soccer, rugby, and golf, among others. But over the last few years, another sport has been on the rise, that being American football and specifically the NFL.
What is the rule 27 in the GAA? ›As a result of his attendance, President Hyde was removed as patron of the GAA. At that time, Rule 27, or 'the ban', prohibited members of the GAA from playing games or attending functions organised by those promoting 'foreign' sports.
What is the rule 21 in the GAA? ›Rule 21 stated: Members of the British armed forces or police shall not be eligible for membership of the Association. A member of the Association participating in dances, or similar entertainment, promoted by or under the patronage of such bodies, shall incur suspension of at least three months.
What is Rule 42 GAA? ›Rule 42 (now Rule 5.1 and Rule 44 in the 2008 guide) is a rule of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) which in practice prohibits the playing of non-Gaelic games in GAA stadiums. The rule is often mistakenly believed to prohibit foreign sports at GAA owned stadiums.
Which is bigger hurling or Gaelic football? ›Gaelic football:
The ball is much bigger; players use hand and foot passes to move the ball around the pitch and score. As the ball doesn't move as fast as in hurling, players are much fitter and stronger and do much more running with the ball.
Ladies Gaelic Football is recognised as one of the fastest growing female sports in Europe. Founded in 1974 the Ladies Gaelic Football Association has over 1000 clubs in Ireland and membership growing is by the day, as the game reaches women and girls from all over the country.
What sport is similar to hurling? ›Camogie (ka-moe-gi) is an Irish team sport sport played with a wooden stick (hurley) and a small ball (a Sliotar). It is very similar to the men's version, hurling, but has a few key differences, mostly relating to scoring and tackling.
What Irish game is similar to hurling? ›Camogie (ka-moe-gi) is an Irish team sport sport played with a wooden stick (hurley) and a small ball (a Sliotar). It is very similar to the men's version, hurling, but has a few key differences, mostly relating to scoring and tackling.
What Scottish sport is like hurling? ›shinty, also called shinny, or shinney, Gaelic camanachd, game played outdoors with sticks and a small, hard ball in which two opposing teams attempt to hit the ball through their opponents' goal (hail); it is similar to the Irish game of hurling and to field hockey.
What is the most popular Gaelic sport? ›Gaelic football was first played in Ireland in 1802 and has grown to be the most popular sport in Ireland. If you're taking a vacation to Ireland, you should put seeing a game of Gaelic football on your to-do list!
What is the Viking version of hurling? ›
Knattleikr (English: 'ball-game') was an ancient ball game played by the Vikings of Iceland.
What is the biggest rivalry in Gaelic football? ›The Galway–Mayo rivalry is a Gaelic football rivalry between Irish county teams Galway and Mayo, who first played each other in 1901. It is considered to be one of the biggest rivalries in Gaelic games.
Is there Gaelic football in America? ›Presently, Gaelic Games are being organized and played in approximately 50 cities across the US. The USGAA also maintains a close relationship with GAA units in the neighboring regions of Canada, New York and the Caribbean.
What are the 3 national sports in Ireland? ›The GAA works hard to promote various cultural and heritage projects but for many in Ireland it boils down to the three sports which could generally be considering Ireland's national sports; Hurling, Gaelic Football and Gaelic Handball.
What is the Irish national sport? ›Gaelic Games
The main sport on a national level in Ireland is the national indigenous GAA games of hurling and Gaelic football which enjoy nationwide popularity ahead of rugby and soccer.
Shinty - or camanachd as it is traditionally known in the Gaelic-speaking West Highlands - is an ancient game.
What is the most famous sport in Scotland? ›Football. Football is, without question, the number one sport in Scotland and every great sport is not complete without a rivalry to match.