Celtic Sports

Gaelic Football

New at the Dublin Irish Festival will be Gaelic Football.  International Rules Football (or Comprised Rules in Ireland) mixes two very unique variations to the international game known as "Football." The traditional Gaelic sport features in Aussie Rules including the “mark”, the tackle and the behind posts which creates a highly competitive, intense and fast-paced game. The contests showcase Australian and Irish National Teams squaring off in games that have been fairly even over the years, with a slight nod to Ireland in the overall series.

 

Rugby

Rugby is a fast paced, fun and inclusive game that is exploding in popularity since its entrance into the Olympics.  Rugby, with its roots in Ireland, was the original football  played in America and is one of the oldest games still played competitively.

The Irish National Team has long been a top contender in the world competition and produces some of the best names in the sport, including our current U.S.A. National Team coach and former Irish National team coach, Eddie O’Sullivan.

Youth non-contact rugby will be showcased and taught at the 2010 Dublin Irish Festival, giving kids and adults exposure to the international sport and an opportunity to pick up the ball, and run!

 

Friday
Cornhole Tournament
Open play: 5-6 p.m.
Tournament 6-9 p.m.

Saturday
Sheep Herding 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Rugby Demonstration 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sheep Herding 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Gaelic Football 4 -7 p.m.
Bagpipe Showcase: 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Sunday:
Bagpipe Showcase 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hurling Demonstration 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sheep Herding 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Soccer 3v3 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Sheep Herding 5:30  – 6:00 p.m.
Rugby Demo 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.