GAA now boosted by continental drift

Two events took place over the weekend designed to showcase Gaelic sports internationally.

GAA now boosted by continental drift
Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 - 01:00

It is unarguable that the one that generated the fewest column inches served its purpose better.

The European Gaelic Football Championship Finals hosted by Athlone Institute of Technology last weekend have done much more to promote the GAA to a wider public than the International Rules series.

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