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- El futbol gaèlic és com una barreja entre el rugbi i el futbol, amb elements diversos del bàsquet i del voleibol. No obstant això, és més antic que els tres, més dinàmic, més ràpid que el rugbi i més físic que el futbol. Cap a finals del segle XIX, es va convertir en el passatemps dels gaèlics. Avui dia es juga a Irlanda i a qualsevol lloc on hi hagin immigrat irlandesos, principalment als Estats Units i la Gran Bretanya. Espanya és un dels països on també ha acabat arribant. Tot i que a l'Estat espanyol hi ha diversos equips de futbol gaèlic, els equips més potents estan fincats a la Comunitat de Madrid (Madrid Harps GAA), Andalusia (Marbella-Costa del Sol GAA), Navarra (Pamplona-Iruña GAA), València (Sant Vicent-Valencia GAA) i Catalunya (Valls GAA, Barcelona Gaels), essent aquest últim l'equip més antic de l'Estat espanyol. També hi ha equips en fase d'organització i de creació com són els Girona Shamrocks o els Bilbo GAA. El futbol gaèlic es juga en un camp de gespa natural i utilitza unes regles semblants a les del futbol australià. La història diu que tant el futbol com el rugbi i el futbol australià provenen del futbol gaèlic. El futbol australià es va crear gràcies als moltíssims militars que van ser deportats o que van immigrar cap a Austràlia a mitjans del Segle XIX. Els esports gaèlics són esports amateurs molt populars en tot el món (hi ha més de 7.000 clubs a nivell mundial). Són els esports oficials d'Irlanda. Hi ha diversos esports com el futbol gaèlic, el hurling, camogie (hurling femení), handball (similar a la pilota basca) i el rounders (un joc semblant al beisbol). El més popular és el futbol gaèlic (on els jugadors poden utilitzar les mans per portar la pilota) i el hurling (el joc més ràpid del món que utilitza un tipus d'estick anomenat "hurley" i una pilota semblant a la de beisbol que es diu "Sliothar"). Catalunya disposa des de l'any 2008 una entitat que s'encarrega de promocionar els esports gaèlics al Principat, és l'ACEG.
- Gaelic Football ist eine Sportart, welche Elemente des Fußball und Rugby aufweist und hauptsächlich in Irland ausgeübt wird, wo es neben Hurling eine der populärsten einheimischen Sportarten ist. Die Organisation des Sports obliegt der Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Der Sport ähnelt anderen keltischen Spielen und Australian Football. Als ein Kompromiss zwischen den irischen und den australischen Regeln wurde International Rules Football eingeführt, um Länderspiele zu ermöglichen.
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. The sport, a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games, is mainly played in Ireland, although associations exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of International rules football, a hybrid sport, and an series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
- El fútbol gaélico o balón pesado (en irlandés, Peil Ghaelach o Caid) es un deporte de equipo que se juega fundamentalmente en Irlanda. Es el más popular del país, junto con el Hurling. El fútbol gaélico se juega en equipos de 15 jugadores en una cancha de césped rectangular con porterías en forma de H a ambos lados. El objetivo principal es anotar puntos pateando o golpeando el balón con las manos e introducirla en la portería rival. El equipo con más puntos al final del encuentro gana. Los jugadores avanzan por el campo llevando el balón en sus manos, pateándolo y pasándolo entre compañeros de equipo. El fútbol gaélico o balón pesado es uno de los cuatro Juegos Gaélicos regulados por la Asociación Atlética Gaélica, la mayor y más popular organización de este tipo en Irlanda. Posee reglas estrictas acerca de la condición amateur de los jugadores. La GAA organiza cada año las competiciones entre clubs y entre condados, de las cuales las más importantes son: La National Football League, que se disputa entre condados cada año entre febrero y abril desde 1926. Los Campeonatos Provinciales, que se disputan en formato de eliminatoria directa a partido único desde mayo a julio entre condados. El All-Ireland Football Championship, que comienza con los Campeonatos Provinciales y termina en septiembre. Este torneo es el torneo más prestigioso y antiguo (1887) de este deporte, y se disputa también entre condados. Se cree que el juego proviene del antiguo fútbol irlandés conocido como caid, que se remonta al 1537, aunque el juego actual tomó forma en 1887.
- Gaelilainen jalkapallo on irlantilainen pallopeli. Se perustuu samoihin jalkapallon esimuotoihin kuin jalkapallo, rugby, amerikkalainen jalkapallo ja australialainen jalkapallo. Viimeksi mainittu muistuttaa sitä eniten, ja irlantilaiset ja australialaiset joukkueet pelaavatkin ystävyys- ja maaotteluita keskenään kompromissisäännöillä. Gaelilaista jalkapalloa pelataan 15-miehisin joukkueen suorakulmion muotoisella kentällä, jonka molemmissa päissä on H-kirjaimen muotoiset maalihaarukat. Tavoitteena on tehdä enemmän maaleja kuin vastustaja. Kuten hurlingissa, maalin yläriman ylitse mutta maalitolppien välistä menevästä pallosta saadaan yksi piste, mutta yläriman alitse maaliverkkoon tehdystä maalista kolme. Pistelaskussa kolmen pisteen maalit ilmoitetaan ensin, yhden pisteen maalit sitten, niin että ottelun aikana kummankin joukkueen nimen vieressä näkyy kaksi lukua. Esimerkiksi 2-9 tarkoittaa, että asianomainen joukkue on saanut yhdeksän yksittäispistettä ja tehnyt sen lisäksi kaksi kolmen pisteen maalia, jolloin joukkueen kokonaispistesaldo on viisitoista pistettä. Gaelilaisen jalkapallon pallo ei muistuta rugbyn eikä amerikkalaisen jalkapallon pelivälineitä, vaan pelissä käytetään normaalia pyöreää jalkapalloa. Ainoana erona on, että gaelilaisen jalkapallon pallo on usein kuvioitukseltaan lentopallon kaltainen. Palloa voi kantaa kädessä neljän askelen verran, sen jälkeen sitä täytyy pompauttaa maassa tai potkaista ja napata takaisin käteen. Palloa on siis lupa sekä potkia että lyödä kädellä tai nyrkillä.
- Le football gaélique (Peil, Peil Ghaelach ou Caid en irlandais) est le sport le plus populaire d'Irlande. Si le jeu ressemble à un mélange de rugby à XV et de football, il est moins violent que ces derniers, puisque le plaquage et le tacle sont interdits. Les règles sont simples et offrent plus de liberté à l'équipe qui attaque. C'est un sport totalement amateur, et chaque joueur ne peut jouer que pour une seule équipe dans toute sa vie, celle du comté d'où il était originaire. Le football gaélique est un des quatre sports gaéliques dirigés par l'Association athlétique gaélique (GAA) qui est la plus grande association en Irlande tant par le nombre de ses membres que par son influence. Ce sport est basé sur de strictes règles d’amateurisme. Le sommet sportif est la finale du championnat inter-comtés. Ce sport descend d’une ancienne forme de football pratiquée en Irlande connue sous le nom de Caid dont on retrouve la trace dès 1537 et dont la modernisation des règles (toujours en vigueur de nos jours) date de 1887. Le football gaélique se joue par équipes de 15 joueurs, sur un terrain rectangulaire avec des buts en forme de H mêlant les buts de rugby à XV pour leur forme élevée et ceux de football pour la partie basse. Le premier objectif est de marquer des points en envoyant par un coup de pied ou en boxant la balle dans les buts adverses. L’équipe qui a le plus haut score à la fin du match remporte la partie.
- Il calcio gaelico o football gaelico (Gaelic football in inglese; peil Ghaelach in lingua irlandese), comunemente conosciuto dove è diffuso anche come "football", "Gaelic" o "Gah", è uno sport di squadra giocato principalmente in Irlanda. Squadre di 15 giocatori calciano o colpiscono di pugno una palla rotonda su un campo d'erba, cercando di indirizzarla entro i pali di una particolare porta. Il calcio gaelico è uno dei quattro sport gaelici gestiti dalla Gaelic Athletic Association, meglio nota come 'GAA'. Lo sport è molto popolare in tutta l'Irlanda, anche nella parte politicamente dipendente dal Regno Unito, dove viene giocato fin dal XVI secolo. A prima vista il calcio gaelico appare come una combinazione fra il calcio ed il rugby, molto simile al calcio australiano. I giocatori avanzano con la palla sul campo trasportandola, calciandola e passandosela con la mano fra compagni di squadra. Una squadra raccoglie punti quando riesce a segnare in una porta a forma di H, sia sotto che sopra la traversa. Gli appassionati dello sport apprezzano l'alta velocità di gioco, il frequente cambio di punteggio, i vari modi di passare la palla e, soprattutto, l'imprevedibile natura del gioco.
- ゲーリックフットボール（Gaelic football、アイルランド語：peil ghaelach）は、アイルランド発祥の団体球技である。 アイルランドでは、ハーリングと並んで国民的人気スポーツのひとつで、ゲーリック・ゲームスとして国技にも数えられる。 1884年に設立されたゲーリック体育協会（Gaelic Athletic Association、略称：GAA、アイルランド語：Cumann Lúthchleas Gael）によって運営されている。
- 게일릭 풋볼 또는 게일식 축구, 일반적으로 축구("Football", "Gaelic", 또는 "Gah")라고 불리며 축구와 유사한 형태로 아일랜드에서 주로 이루어진다. 헐링과 함께, 아일랜드에서 가장 인기있는 두 가지 관중 스포츠 중 하나이다. 통계에 따르면 아일랜드에서 다른 어떤 스포츠보다 훨씬 더 많은 관중들이 경기를 보며, 아일랜드에서 총 스포츠 관객 수의 34%이다. (헐링은 23%).
- Gaelic football is een teamsport die voornamelijk in Ierland wordt gespeeld. Alhoewel het spel al eeuwen bestaat werden de regels vastgelegd door de Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) aan het eind van de 19e eeuw. Er bestaan verschillende competities voor mannen en vrouwen.
- Gælisk fotball er en form for fotball, spilt hovedsakelig i Irland. Sammen med hurling er det den mest populære sporten i Irland. Spillet har historie helt tilbake til 1537, men det moderne spillet kom på plass i 1887.
- Futbol gaelicki, futbol irlandzki (ang. gaelic football, irl Peil, Peil Ghaelach lub Caid) – jeden z irlandzkich sportów narodowych. Stanowi połączenie koszykówki, piłki nożnej, rugby i siatkówki. Gra się w niego piłką o obwodzie ok. 65 cm. Piłkę można kopać, kozłować i podbijać nogą. Gracze podają sobie piłkę przez kopnięcie nogą lub odbicie piłki ręką. W zespole jest 15 graczy, w tym jeden bramkarz. Pierwszym w Polsce klubem, w którym można uprawiać futbol gaelicki, jest, powstały w Warszawie, Cumann Warszawa.
- O futebol irlandês (em irlandês Peil ou Caid), também chamado de futebol gaélico, é a forma de futebol mais jogada na Irlanda. É, junto com o hurling, o esporte mais popular do país. Futebol Gaélico é jogado por times de 15 jogadores em gramado retangular com traves em forma de H localizadas no fim do campo. O objetivo principal é marcar gols,conduzindo a bola com chutes e socos. O time com maior pontuação no fim da partida ganha. Jogadores podem avançar no campo com uma combinação de carregar a bola, "soloiar" (fazer uma embaixada e pegar a bola novamente), chutando, e passando a bola com os pés ou mãos para os companheiros de time. Futebol Gaélico é um dos quatro jogos Gaélicos que promove a GAA, a maior e mais popular organização na Irlanda. Ele tem regras rígidas sobre amadorismo e o principal evento do esporte é o inter-condade, o All-Ireland Football Final. Acredita-se que o jogo descende do antigo Futebol Irlandês, conhecido como caid que remete ao ano de 1537, no entanto o jogo moderno tomou forma em 1887.
- Гэ́льский футбо́л (ирл. Peil, Peil Ghaelach или Caid; англ.  Gaelic football) — национальный вид спорта в Ирландии, одна из разновидностей футбола и регби.
- Gaelisk fotboll är en irländsk lagidrott. Gaelisk fotboll spelas på en gräsplan med med ungefärliga mått, 140 * 80 meter. Varje lag har 15 spelare, varav en målvakt. Bollen är mindre och tyngre än en fotboll och får spelas både med fötter och med en hand. Gaelisk fotboll är en populär sport på Irland och många unga människor börjar med denna ganska tuffa sport. Det finns 32 counties (län) på Irland. Vart och en av dem har ett gaeliskt fotbollslag. Gaelisk fotboll är en amatörsport och spelarna har normala arbeten utöver träningar och spel 5-6 gånger per vecka. Övergångar förekommer inte. Alla spelarna är födda i det county de spelar för. En gång om året spelas "All Gaelic Football Championship" på nationalarenan Croke Park i Dublin. Gaelisk fotboll har gamla anor. Reglerna tog form redan på 1500-talet. Den första anteckningen om en match är från 1700-talet. Under en period på 1800-talet var det förbjudet att på Irland spela fotboll eller landhockey, endast Gaelisk fotboll och hurling var tillåtet. Detta som en markering mot England.
- Ге́льский футбо́л (ірл. Peil, Peil Ghaelach или Caid; англ. Gaelic football) — національный вид спорту в Ірландії, один із різновидів футболу. Згідно з даними статистики цей вид спорту приваблює найбільшу кількість глядачів в Ірландії, сягаючи понад 34% усіх глядачів. Ге́льский футбо́л — це один із видів спорту, яким керує Гельська атлетична асоціація, до складу якої входить понад 800.000 членів. Федерація дотримується суворих правил аматорського спорту. Головною подією гельського футболу є Всеірландський футбольний фінал. Вважається, що гельський футбол є нащадком стародавнього ірландського футболу, відомого в історичних хроніках, як caid. Щоправда, сучасні правила були встановлені лише в 1886 р.
- 蓋爾式足球（愛爾蘭語：Peil、Peil Ghaelach或Caid；英語：Gaelic football），在愛爾蘭一般直接稱之為「足球（football）」，是主要流行於愛爾蘭的一種團隊球類運動，與板棍球並列為愛爾蘭的兩大運動，由愛爾蘭最大的運動組織－蓋爾運動協會所主導。 蓋爾式足球比賽雙方各上場15名球員，比賽時間60分鐘或70分鐘，分成上、下半場。和一般認知的足球最大的不同在於增加許多手部動作的允許，而和橄欖球或美式足球相較則較少肢體接觸和衝撞。
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. The sport, a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games, is mainly played in Ireland, although associations exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of International rules football, a hybrid sport, and a series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. The sport, a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games, is mainly played in the country of Ireland, although associations exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of international rules football, a hybrid sport, and a series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. The sport, a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games, is mainly played in Ireland, although associations exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of international rules football, a hybrid sport, and a series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a sport played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. The sport, a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games, is mainly played on the Island of Ireland, although associations exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of international rules football, a hybrid sport, and a series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
- Gaelic football, commonly referred to as football or Gaelic, is a form of football derived from traditional Irish ball games. It is played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score points by passing the ball through the other team's goals, a set of two upright posts separated by a crossbar 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) above the ground. Players advance the football, a spherical leather ball, up the field with a combination of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and soloing (dropping the ball and then toe-kicking the ball upward into the hands). In the game, two types of scores are possible: points and goals. A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar, signalled by the umpire raising a white flag. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. Positions in Gaelic football are similar to that in other football codes, and comprise one goalkeeper, six backs, two midfielders, and six forwards, with a variable number of substitutes. Gaelic football is one of four sports (collectively referred to as the "Gaelic games") controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the largest sporting organisation in Ireland. Along with hurling and camogie, Gaelic football is one of the few remaining strictly amateur sports in the world, with players, coaches, and managers prohibited from receiving any form of payment. Gaelic football is mainly played on the island of Ireland, although units of the Association exist in other areas such as Great Britain and North America. Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance, with the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, held at Croke Park, Dublin, drawing an attendance of 82,300 people. Outside of Ireland, football is mainly played amongst members of the Irish diaspora. Gaelic Park in New York City is the largest purpose-built Gaelic sports venue outside of Ireland. Three major football competitions operate throughout the year: the National Football League and the All-Ireland Senior Championship are operated on a county basis, while the All-Ireland Club Championship is contested by individual clubs. The All-Ireland Senior Championship is run as a knock-out competition, with the top two counties meeting in the All-Ireland Football Final, considered the most prestigious event in Gaelic football. Under the auspices of the GAA, Gaelic football is a male-only sport; however, the related sport of ladies' Gaelic football is governed by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association. Similarities between Gaelic football and Australian rules football have allowed the development of international rules football, a hybrid sport, and a series of Test matches has been held annually since 1998, with the exception of the cancelled 2007 edition.
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