Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football is a distinctly Irish field invasion game played with a round football which can be caught, kicked and hand passed. The game is played between two teams, each with fifteen players, on a rectangular grass pitch. To score, you put the ball over the crossbar by foot or fist for one point or under the crossbar and into the net by foot or the hand / fist in certain circumstances for a goal, the latter being the equivalent of three points.

Is Gaelic Football only played in Ireland?

Gaelic Football is played all over the world by both Irish and non-Irish adults and children. There are over 600 clubs registered for competitive play in the world and teams can be found in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, North America and South America.

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If you want to learn more about Gaelic Football and/or the other Gaelic Games then follow the links below! Or if you are interested in a new way to get fit, meet new people and learn about some Irish culture why not join a club near you? Us Irish are a friendly community who love making new friends and introducing others to our unique and colourful country.

Find out more by visiting the LGFA and GAA websites.