Gaaraffiti sets the backdrop for U21 hurling semi launch

When GAA and graffiti come together.

GAA graffiti - a relatively new concept but an effective one and hopefully we will see more of this tasteful art work.

Pic: Ger Cunningham and Joe Canning

The desire to triumph and pride of county was depicted on a street wall in Dublin today.

Pic: Wexford captain Lee Chin

It set the scene for the launch of the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling All Ireland U21 Championship Semi Final.

Pic: Paul Flanagan of Clare

Although the players were there for the photo opportunity the unsuspecting backdrop on Windmill Lane is what has everyone talking.

Great shoot w Jackson McGreevy, Conor Cooney @Paul_Flanagan_ @LeeChin8 @CunninghamGer & @JoeyCan88 today! #bgeu21 pic.twitter.com/lR0pbfOtxz

— Marcus Ó Buachalla (@ohfadabee) August 21, 2013

Pic: Conor Cooney of Galway

Pic: Antrim captain Jackson Mc Greevy

Hat-tip to Broadsheet.ie

All pics: Sportsfile