Monday, July 8, 2013

Gaelic Football

Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland.  Each team has 15 players comprised of 1 goalkeeper, 6 backs, 2 midfielders and 6 forwards.  Players advance the football 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).  Two types of scores are possible: points and goals.  A point is awarded for kicking or hand-passing the ball over the crossbar.  A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net.

Matthew and Greg attended the Derry vs. Dunn game this Saturday, July 6th at Celtic Park in Derry.  Derry beat Dunn 13-8.  Enjoy the pictures and videos.

Derry vs. Dunn
Celtic Park, Derry
 
Derry vs. Dunn
Celtic Park, Derry


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