Articles in the ‘Gaelic’ Category

Gaelic Football From the 1800s to the Present



Over the last few centuries, the Irish have been fiercely protective of their unique identity in light of continuous encroachment from England and global culture in general. Many view this as a losing effort in the long run, but the Irish have at least had success in the area of sport, [...]



The Basics of Gaelic Football



The sport of Gaelic football is barely known outside of its home country of Ireland, where it is the most popular sport, but its speed, intensity, and strategy makes it an appealing alternative to sports like soccer, football, and rugby, and it’s been catching on in many non-Irish countries.
But before Gaelic [...]