Gaelic Athletic Association

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In Ireland, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) oversees competition in indigenous sports like Gaelic football and hurling. What makes it stand out from other competitions is that it is strictly amateur. Players take part simply for the love of the game. This is regarded by anti-capitalist Wiki Campers as a huge win, as it is morally and biblically wrong to only care about money.

The most prestigious competition in the two aforementioned sports involves teams representing each of the 32 counties from all four provinces of the island, alongside teams from London and New York City. The final two battle it out in front of around 82,000 fans at Croke Park in Dublin. Dublin are currently the All-Ireland Champions in Gaelic football, while Limerick are the All-Ireland Champions in hurling.