Irish Sports

Rugby

Did you know? Ireland is a country that excels at rugby! His team is one of the best in the world!

Irish Sports

Gaelic handball

Gaelic handball is a sport with Irish origins, very similar to squash. The game is played with a glove instead of a racket! Cool and fun!

Rugby in Ireland

The 6 Nations Tournament and Ireland

The Six Nations Tournament holds a special place in the hearts of rugby fans in Ireland. As one of the founding nations…

Rugby in Ireland

The Shamrock XV

Immerse yourself in the world of the Shamrock XV, Ireland's national XV rugby team. Discover its history, formation and organization....etc.

Racecourse in Ireland - Sonder Visual - ©Failte Ireland

Irish Racecourses

Irish Racecourses – The Biggest Venues

Ireland’s deep-seated love for horse racing goes beyond just a hobby – it’s a true national obsession. From quaint rural point-to-point events…

Irish Sports

Sport in Ireland is more than an institution: it is a sacred activity, practiced since time immemorial in the name of Gaelic tradition! Among the most renowned national sports are primarily hurling, Gaelic football, and rugby, where Ireland excels at a high level! The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) enthusiastically oversees everything, in the name of the beauty of sport and traditions!

Sports in Ireland

Fun through fair play sports rich in adrenaline!

It can sometimes be puzzling to discover certain Irish sports. They are sometimes complex to grasp and stem from blends of other existing, often better-known sports. For example, you will easily find that hurling is a sport close to hockey and baseball… Gaelic football, meanwhile, is a kind of fusion between classic football and rugby…

In short, it’s not easy to find your way around, not to mention the rules that vary easily from one sport to another!

Nevertheless, the Irish are particularly attached to their sports. They alone symbolize Irish culture and its history!