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, and these are very interesting.

Competitions usually have long names, so an abbreviation system is used: For example: The term "GAA" is not normally used in competition names, particularly in GAA-only sports.

Other abbreviations include:

A typical handball "alley"

Camán ( hurley ), with sliotar (ball)

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

"HQ" aka Croke Park

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

A liathróid being used for a Gaelic football match

Tony Healy attempts a sidearm stroke

International rules football field