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The Most Popular Sports in Ireland

The Sporting

The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for this sport. Hurling Irish people have been playing this sport for more than 3000 years 511,500 registered players in Ireland 74% of primary school students play hurling Hurling is one of the oldest and most popular sports in Ireland.

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10 Lessons Young Athletes Taught Us This Year

Sports for Schools

It’s hard enough for our young athletes and sports people to perform to their country’s high expectations, let alone the world’s expectations, but to do so in the spotlight and yet not lose sight of the fact that the way they behave speaks far more than their physical achievements is just inspirational. Look after your mental health.