Gaelic Games Experience in Dublin: An Immersive Journey into Ireland's National Sports
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74 Ratings
107 St Mobhi Rd
Immerse yourself in Ireland's national sports with our Gaelic Games Experience in Dublin. Participate in Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Gaelic Handball while learning about the country's ancient past. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Na Fianna GAA Club, stop 146 - Experience a Gaelic Games session at a local Gaelic club called “Na Fianna”, just 10 minutes bus journey from 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 which includes history of the games, their revered place in Irish life.
Following the engaging introduction, it’s outside 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!
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Access to all activities
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attraction
Additional Information
We offer our guests the chance to dive into the world of Gaelic Games, the national pastimes of our homeland. Honored by UNESCO, our unique Gaelic Games Experience connects you with Ireland’s rich history, leaving you with unforgettable memories. Our program invites you to join in on Ireland’s most intriguing cultural exchange and widely enjoyed activities – Gaelic Football, Hurling (a Stick and Ball game) and Gaelic Handball. It is an activity that caters to people of all ages and skill levels, so get ready to be amazed!
Packed with joy and excitement, this experience is held at the heart of the local community in a genuine Gaelic Club. It’s a fusion of culture, history, sports, and light physical activity. All you need to bring along are flat shoes and an eagerness to have a great time! Imagine a game that blends elements of Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Baseball into one, and then infuse it with over 3000 years of history. It is your chance to engage in a truly unique activity, transforming you into Gaelic Warriors for the very first time!
- 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.
Location
107 St Mobhi Rd
Saint Mobhi Road
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kevink628
Feb 20, 2024
Gaelic sports experience - We were a group of 13, mostly 60 year-olds that enjoy our sport and whilst we were in Dublin, we wanted to try our hand at Gaelic sports and what a great day we had at Na Fianna GAA club. From the initial history talk to taking to the handball court and 3G pitch for football & Hurling, i cant speak highly enough of the the 2 coaches we had and Georgina (i think) for the chat. They went through everything with a great sense of humour with us but gave us the GAA sports experience we really wanted. Also, thanks for sending us to the Gravedigger Pub, where we spent longer than anticipated. Would definitely recommend both.
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Unclebensreisen
Oct 21, 2023
Highlight of our Dublin trip - Visiting the club was the highlight of our Dublin trip for us: It was fascinating to dive into the history of the Gaelic Games and their significance. And it was incredibly fun to play Hurling Gaelic Football and Gaelic Handball. Many, many thanks for this perfect stay at the club!
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Lukewy2031kk
Sep 18, 2023
An incredible experience enjoyed by all - We attended Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin as part of a friends weekend away. The whole morning was incredible and we all had great fun. Paul and Liam were great instructors who not only taught us the rules to the games but also the history of the sports and it's place in Irish culture. We all throughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this to anyone. The location is easy to get to for anyone staying in Dublin city centre. We enjoyed the experience that much we bought tickets to watch a live GAA game the following day.
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Vacation56454085936
Aug 20, 2023
Great family activity in Dublin - Whole family had a great time. We had a six-year old, nine-year old, and two adult parents. Was a great time and would highly recommend this.
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Scottedog09
Aug 16, 2023
Great for a Stag Do - We did this experience as part of a stag do. It was great fun! The sports were challenging, but the coaches' explanations helped us pick things up quickly. They also shared a little bit about the history and why the Gaelic Games are important to Ireland, which I wasn't expecting, but that was really good too!
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Tfdyer
Aug 2, 2023
Amazing day learning Hurling and Gaelic Football - This day with Stephen at Liam Mellows was a high point for our 11-day Ireland adventure! My mom (74 yo), myself (49 yo) and daughters (20,16) all had a blast! Stephen introduced us to the Irish sports of hurling and Gaelic football. We practiced some drills both inside and outside the facility. I highly recommend this outing for anyone interested in sports. It was very interesting to learn about these games and super fun to practice our skills! Thanks Stephen!
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Ashleyb_100xd
Jul 27, 2023
A thoroughly fantastic stag do activity! - A thoroughly fantastic stag do activity!
We visited Experience Gaelic Games in July 2023 as part of a stag do. From start to finish, the experience was perfect for a group of our size, with a nice amount of feedback and learning involved but without dampening the fun! The video at the start was a great way to introduce the sports and the amount of time spent getting stuck in made it excellent value for money! Above all else, the staff were exceptional! They could not have been nicer to us, and I felt they were genuinely happy to have us there. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough!!!
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Kimberly_s
Jul 19, 2023
Must-do Family Activity - 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).
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Sjpfoot
Jul 18, 2023
Great experience - even when hungover! - We did the gaelic games experience on the second day of a stag do so initially enthusiasm from the lads was a bit low after a big night before, but the fun of the experience soon turned things around! The hosts were really welcoming, great fun and their enthusiasm for the gaelic games was really infectious. Everyone agreed that it was a great activity to help overcome the hangovers! I'd thoroughly recommend it.
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W5784oesuzanneg
Jul 13, 2023
Highly Recommend - This was so fun for our family. The staff was so fun and very welcoming no matter your skill level and age. Mine was lacking! Ha. A mom and her daughter was in our group as well, which made it fun. My teenagers enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this as part of your trip.
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