10 Things You Need To Know About the GAA Football Championship

Croke ParkWe’ve reached the middle of May, the National Football League is over, the hard winter training has been done, peak fitness levels have been reached and the training ground moves are given their final polishing– it can only mean one thing – the return of the GAA Football Championship! The Year 2009 is truly special for the GAA, as it is 125th Anniversary of the founding of the Association in Hayes Hotel, Thurles, Co.Tipperary. Our national games have developed greatly since the formative years of the organisation and have never been as popular.

With the Gaelic Games season returning this coming weekend, we have put together some tidbits of useful information relating to the GAA Football Championship, so sit back and enjoy…

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10 Things You Need To Know About The GAA Hurling Championship

Munster Hurling FinalThe Year 2009 holds a special significance for the GAA – the association that promotes our National Games celebrates its 125th year of existence. With the return of the 2009 GAA Senior Hurling Championship at the end of May with the titanic clash of Tipperary v Cork in Thurles, we have compiled a list of the things you need to know about the All Ireland Hurling Championship! Read on for more…

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Top Events to Celebrate 125 Years of the GAA in Ireland

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Gaelic Athletics Association – this strong icon of modern Ireland has certainly come a long way since its foundation in November 1884 at Hayes Hotel Thurles, Co.Tipperary by Michael Cusack, Maurice Davin and Archbishop Croke amongst a total of 7 founding members.

To celebrate this major anniversary, there are plenty of events around the country celebrating the birth and growth of our national games. Read on for more…

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Easter in Ireland - customs & traditions

Easter is the biggest religious celebration on the Church calender and this year it's starting on the 17th March and culminating with Easter Sunday on 23rd March. If you're spending your Easter in Ireland, read on to find out how the Irish celebrate it…

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Happy Halloween!

Halloween is finally here and the celebrations in Ireland are kicking off big time!

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Ireland is the friendliest country in the world!

Renowned the world over for its spectacular scenery and dramatic landscape, Ireland now has something else to be proud of …its friendly people!

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Irish Sayings and Phrases

A few words of the native language is much appreciated by the locals no matter what country you're in, so when in Ireland's Gaeltacht areas, here are a few handy phrases to get you by…

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Irish Language

Although Ireland is now an English speaking country, it does have its own national language called Irish or Gaeilge. It was once spoken throughout Ireland, but today due to many factors, it's a minority language, which can still be heard in particular parts of the country. It's still considered our first language though, and it's also recognised as one of 23 official languages in the EU.

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Irish Songs

If you're intending to visit our Emerald Isle, then you're sure to end up in an Irish pub enjoying a session! So when you sit back with a nice creamy pint of our famous Guinness, here are some Irish songs you are likely to hear…

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Irish dance & Irish music

Music and dance has been at the very heart of Irish culture and heritage for as long as we can remember. These traditional songs and dances which have been passed down through the years give us a strong sense of cultural identity and are still a huge part of our social lives.

Let's take a closer look at how Irish music and Irish dance have become the cornerstone of our heritage and culture.

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