Thailand GAA

What is Gaelic Football?

Gaelic Football is a code of football played with both hands and feet using a round ball which is slightly smaller than a soccer ball.

It combines the skills of Aussie Rules, rugby, soccer and other ball sports, incorporating a healthy amount of physical contact with considerable skill and finesse as the player becomes more experienced.

Originating in Ireland, but now played all over the world, the version we play in Thailand is primarily a 7-a-side version that naturally leads to a fast-paced and exciting game that’s also great for fitness.

Scores are attained by scoring a goal (similar to a soccer goal) worth three points, or a point (by kicking the ball over the cross bar (like a rugby conversion – except that a point may be scored from open play).

Hoh??

Ok – here’s a cracking point set up by Galway’s Michael Donnollan on the legendary turf of Croke Park to give you an idea…