IRISH SPORT

Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic Football are our traditional sports and are a huge part of Irish culture. The Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) was founded in 1884 to make sure that Ireland did not lose its sporting culture and traditions. Croke Park is the home of the GAA, and is where the busiest matches are held: the all-Ireland football, hurling and camogie finals.

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Hurling is believed to be the fastest team sport on grass in the world.

DID YOU KNOW?

When the GAA was founded, it was only for men. It would take almost 90 years for women to be able to play our native sports officially.

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Ireland has also produced world-famous athletes, from football to boxing.

Can you guess the names of these famous Irish sportspeople and the sports they play?

Up-and-coming Irish athletes!

Keep an eye on these young Irish athletes who are paving the way in athletics!

Adeleke

20 years old

Holds the national record for the 60m, 200m, 300m and 400m sprint.

Israel Olatunde 20 years old Holds fornationaltherecord the 100m sprint.