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The Gaelic Athletic association is Ireland's leading sporting organisation. Founded in 1884, it has over 2,000 clubs in Ireland and 300 overseas with a total membership of 800,000, including 306,000 players. The G.A.A. promotes and controls the national games of HURLING, GAELIC FOOTBALL, HANDBALL AND ROUNDERS. In addition, it actively supports and promotes the Irish language, Irish Dancing, music, song and other aspect of Irish Culture. The G.A.A. is a COMMUNITY ORGANISATION which pr...

If you are starting out, you may want a bit of coaching. Some mistakes common to beginners include standing still and hitting to the opponent instead of making opponents move or hitting an overhead shot with an underarm swing. For a good length or a powerful smash you need a sound technique, and coaching may help you get this. Join a club near you. There you will find an on-site coach who can introduce you to the game and to other players at your level....