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Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin

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31 reviews

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 10288P1


Overview
Experience a Gaelic Games session at a local Gaelic club called "Na Fianna", located 10 minutes bus journey from the city centre. Our modern facility includes a dedicated visitor centre. Three public bus routes (number 4, 9 and 155) stop directly across the road.Sessions start with an introduction to what are known locally as "Gaelic Games". This includes history of the games, their revered place to life in Ireland and how the games are structured/played. You’ll see video clips, Irish passion for GAA and will generally just have the craic. Following the engaging introduction, it is out to the astro pitch, where you'll partake in gentle team building activities of Gaelic Football, Hurling and Handball. You’ll need flat footwear and a willingness to have fun. Casual clothing is preferable. Bring sporting attire if you'll get competitive. There is water, tea/coffee available. If you wish to use our on-site dressing rooms/showers, please bring your own towels/toiletries.Interaction makes the event: our trainers are great; they are passionate about their beloved games and really interact with visitors. Depending on the group you most likely play mini-matches - all in good fun!
Supplier Name
Experience Gaelic Games Limited
Additional Information
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,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Inclusions:
All taxes, fees and handling charges,All activities
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Transportation to/from attraction
Traveler Reviews

Our time with Experience Gaelic Games was great. It started with a text from Georgina letting us know we were the only two signed up for the day. She said it was unusual but they could accommodate us or we could switch to another day. We decided to stay with our original booking. Paul met us outside and began the day. He explained the GAA clubs and their role in the community and country. He spoke about the games and how popular they are even as an amateur sports. We then started with handball to get us warmed up. Paul gave us instructions, went through a few drills then played a game, which turned into three games. Next was hurling. We followed the same routine of instruction, drills and games. He made mini competitions with the drills once he noticed how competitive we were with each other. Last up was Gaelic football. Again the same routine with instruction, drills, and games. We had a blast! At the end Paul airdropped us pictures which we hadn't realized he was taking because we we

My friend and I were visiting Dublin and thought that this sounded like a lot of fun. We made a last minute decision to book a time slot that was going to start in and hour and a half. We showed up and no one was there. I got in touch with a woman named Georgina, who was dumbfounded and extremely apologetic about the mistake. Apparently, there was a technical glitch with the booking system because it's not supposed to let you book anything within 12 hours ahead of the scheduled time. She offered me a generous discount for the inconvenience, and offered that I come back later in the day to join a group that was already scheduled in advance. We didn't think we would be able to make it back because we were relying on public transportation and with it being a little far from central Dublin, it didn't make much sense. But on our way back to our hotel, I got an email from a man named Cormac apologizing again for the inconvenience and he offered to come pick us up from wherever we were to mak

What a great opportunity to learn 3 new and very awesome sports! ;) Me and my husband had a great time and would recommend to anyone! ;)

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

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

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