Gaelic Sports

Gaelic Sports

Gaelic Sports are those sports which are associated with Gaelic culture. These include the Irish team sport of Gaelic football, Hurling and Camogie; as well as the Scottish team sport of Shinty.

Hybrid Sport also exist combining both Hurling and Shity, and Hurling and Comogie. Additionally, Gaelic football is also combined with Australian Rules Football in relation to the formation of International Rules Football.


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