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Hurling and Gaelic football were both banned by the British in Ireland at one stage (although it was a rather ineffective ban). If by football you mean soccer not Gaelic football, the original form of fsoccerr (and Rugby) was banned at one time in England because it took up time that sohould have been spent practisign Archery!
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What is ireland sports and recreations?
Mainly GAA- Gaelic football, football, hurling and rugby
What do Irish kids play at school?
Lots of games and sports such as Hurling, Gaelic Football, Rugby, Hockey, Chess, Tennis, Basketball, Athletics and many, many others.
What are the sports in Ireland?
rugby ,hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, cricket,
What sports do the iresh play?
hurling Gaelic football rugby and spelling correctly
Is Hurling football soccer rugby golf and horse racing all in GAA?
No. Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic Football, Rounders and Handball all come under sports of the GAA. Soccer, rugby, golf and horse racing are not part of the GAA.
Which sports have more than eleven players on each team?
Both Rugby League and Rugby Union, gaelic football, croquet, hurling, ladies football, camogie
What types of sports are played in Ireland?
Some of the major sports in Ireland are: Gaelic football Hurling Soccer Rugby Golf Athletics Horse racing Greyhound racing Motor racing Sailing Cycling Boxing
What sports does Ireland play?
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Hockey, Rugby Union Soccer, Athletics, Horse racing, Golf, Sailing, Greyhound Racing, Motor Racing, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Handball, Boxing, Snooker and many, many other sports.
What are the 5 recognised national sports of Ireland?
Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Cricket.
Which sport can I start at age 23?
Tennis, rugby, or football.
Which sport has 15 players in a team?
Rugby Union 15 players, (8 forwards and 7 backs) (Rugby League 13 players)
What kind of sports do Irish people play?
Mostly Gaelic football, Hurling, Camogie, .. others are rugby soccer.. :)
