Our sports

All Gaelic sports

Born in Ireland and run by the Gaelic Athletic Association, Gaelic sports are now played all over France, by women and men alike.

Football, stick, wall and bat

Choose your sport

Each sport has its own rules, equipment and competitions. Clubs often offer several of them.

Men’s and ladies Gaelic football

A fast, spectacular game mixing football, rugby and basketball. Played by women and men.

Ladies Gaelic football

The adapted rules and 9-a-side play used in continental Europe. World champions 2026.

Hurling

A stick-and-ball game played at great speed.

Camogie

The women’s version of hurling, played on the same pitch and in the same spirit.

Gaelic handball

A wall sport played with the hand, in singles or doubles, similar to Basque pelota.

Rounders

A bat-and-ball game between two teams, a cousin of baseball.

Getting started

No experience needed, just the will to play

Clubs welcome curious beginners and experienced players alike. Sports clothes are all you need for a first session.

The Federation runs competitions for every level, from friendly tournaments to the French Championships.

Fancy giving it a go?

A club near you will welcome you to a first session, with no equipment or experience needed.