Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin

Badge of ExcellenceDublin, Ireland

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get into the spirit of Ireland’s traditional sports on this 3-hour Gaelic games experience in Dublin. Perfect for families, friends, or solo sports fans, this experience allows you to learn about the Gaelic games Ireland holds dear. After a quick rundown of how to play Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, and hurling, set out on the field to test out your skills with other players.

3-hour Gaelic games experience in Dublin
Small-group tour limited to 15 people provides an intimate experience
Learn the history of original Gaelic games and how to play them
Get out on the field, and try playing Gaelic football, hurling, and Gaelic handball
Any age and skill level is welcome
Water, tea, and coffee are available throughout your experience

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
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Gratuities
Transportation to/from attraction

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

107 St Mobhi Rd, Botanic, Dublin 9, D09 K4K0, Ireland
Experience Gaelic Games Dublin sessions are held in Na Fianna GAA Club, St Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. When you enter the Clubhouse please come and join us upstairs in the Experience Gaelic Games Visitor Centre.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Arrive at CLG Na Fianna Gaelic club in Dublin a little before your 10am start time. If you don’t want to drive yourself or take a taxi, please note that the club is only about a 10-minute bus ride from the Dublin city center. The bus routes that stop directly across the street from the club are number four and number nine.

Once you arrive, get ready for a 3-hour Gaelic games experience you won’t soon forget. First, go through a short introduction period where you learn about Ireland’s most popular sports, including Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, and hurling. Gain an understanding of the importance of the games throughout the country.

Next, hit the field to actually practice your skills. Your group practices together with team-building activities and some free-play time. If you’d like to freshen up afterward, there are showers and dressing rooms available at the club.

Na Fianna GAA Club

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Sessions proceed on min booking numbers per session- should insufficient numbers be booked on your preferred time - we may contact you to reschedule times/dates or provide full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Must-do Family Activity

Kimberly_S, Jul 2023

This was a fantastic activity and the highlight of our trip so far! The coaches Adam and Darrin were fabulous and very nice! This was a great way to learn about the culture of Ireland and the importance of sport to their island. You will not regret doing this (but you should wear proper shoe attire).

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Kimberley - We’re delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and we’ll pass on your lovely comments to Adam and Darren. Hope the rest of your trip went really well and hopefully we might see you back again in Ireland in the future.

super fun

JoAnne_M, Sep 2019

coaches and staff were super patient and informative. expect to sweat, but we learned a lot and had a lot of fun

A fantastic change from typical tourist excursions

Christine_N, Aug 2019

I'm in my late 40's, carrying a few more pounds around my hips than I should. Even so, I had an excellent time learning (uh, trying to remember) and playing (uh, trying to play) some traditional gaelic sports. Our wonderful coach showed us some videos, explained some rules, and then took us out to the pitch to practise drills and start playing. I think a 7 year old would have performed better than I did, BUT it was loads of fun and coach had unlimited patience and good humour. If you're not averse to a little physical activity on your holiday, I strongly encourage you to give this a try! The club is very easy to get to from central Dublin, there's a bus stop right across the street.

Fun day!

Katie H, Aug 2019

Had an amazing time learning how to play handball, hurling, and Gaelic football. Staff was amazing and very helpful and encouraging. Great for athletes and non athletes alike.

Best excursion of our British Isles...

ljensen, Jul 2017

Best excursion of our British Isles vacation. Tiernan was an excellent teacher. We learned how to play Gaelic football, hurling and handball. We were placed in a small group for instruction and then played against each other. My husband and I are 72 and 58 years old and had no problem we are very active though. I would strongly suggested trying this...it was a blast!

This was the highlight of the week...

Beth M, Jan 2017

This was the highlight of the week!!! We has so much fun learning new skills that we clearly didn't have but we tried and had a ton of laughs. You meet other people from other places.. It was super