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What sports are associated with GAA?

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Gaelic Football and Hurling, Ireland's two national sports, are the main sports associated with the GAA. Handball, Rounders and Camogie (the Hurling equivalent for women) are also associated with it.

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Gaelic Football.

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Hurling

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Handball

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Gaelic Football.

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