Category Archives: GAA

The Best of Ireland’s Sunny South East

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Welcome to Ireland’s Sunny South East! This gorgeous region includes Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford. Now’s your time to explore! Continue reading →

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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The Croke Park Classic encounter: UCF Knights V Penn State

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The exciting Croke Park Classic is the first in a series of American College Football games for Dublin, whereby teams will compete for the coveted Dan Rooney Trophy, named after the former US Ambassador to Ireland and Chairman of the … Continue reading →

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Mid West of Ireland new sports tourism capital of Europe

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Similar to how Dublin has become a digital capital for large companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google, the Mid West region of Ireland has it’s sights on becoming the sports tourism capital of Europe. This title would be a … Continue reading →

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Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Before visiting the Ireland here are a five interesting facts that might help you while you soak up the full Irish experience and mingling with the locals. Continue reading →

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Dublin win All-Ireland Football Final for 24th time!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

On Sunday 22nd September, all eyes were on a packed Croke Park, as Dublin took on Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Final!

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GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Final takes place this Sunday

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2013 All Ireland Football Final will take place this Sunday 22nd September in Croke Park between Mayo and Dublin!

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It’s Dublin V Mayo in the 2013 All-Ireland Football Final!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The finalist for the 2013 All Ireland Football Final that takes place on 22nd September in Croke Park is Mayo and Dublin!

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Cork Ladies win GAA Football Final

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

For the last time this year, Croke Park was awash with noise, colour and energy as fans from Armagh, Waterford, Antrim, Louth, Cork and Kerry filled the grounds for what would be the last games in the All-Ireland Finals.

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Harry Potter and the Tom Markham Cup

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the space of just a few days, Ireland has seen some of Hollywood’s hottest property celebrate with a winning GAA team and mingle with locals and visitors. The Dublin Minor GAA Football team were celebrating in the city on … Continue reading →

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