Glossary of Gaelic games terms

The following is an alphabetical list of terms and jargon used in relation to Gaelic games. See also list of Irish county nicknames

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Abbreviations

Competitions usually have long names, so an abbreviation system is used:

Level Sport Tournament type
  • M: Minor
  • U-21 or U21: Under-21
  • J: Junior
  • I: Intermediate
  • S: Senior
  • N: National
  • F: Gaelic football
  • H: Hurling
  • LF: Ladies' Gaelic football
  • L: League
  • C: Championship
  • S: Shield

For example:

The term "GAA" is not normally used in competition names, particularly in GAA-only sports.

Other abbreviations include:

A

A typical handball "alley"

B

C

Camán (hurley), with sliotar (ball)

D

Counties contesting the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (yellow), All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (blue), or both (green)

E

F

G

H

"HQ" aka Croke Park

I

A game of international rules football match in Melbourne, between Australia and Ireland

J

K

L

A Liathróid being used for a Gaelic football match

M

O

P

A "park" or páirc in Derry

R

S

Tony Healy attempts a sidearm stroke

T

U

W

Y

References

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  2. "Inter-County Transfer Form" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-04-15.
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  4. "GAA Rule 21 decision welcomed". RTÉ News. 17 November 2001.
  5. "True GAA voice wins the day". Roscommon Herald (Thomas Crosbie Holdings). 20 April 2005. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007.
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