Slump in numbers playing GAA

The number of people taking part in gaelic games has gradually declined over the last 40 years, new research to be released today reveals.

Thu, 22 May, 2008 - 08:43

The number of people taking part in gaelic games has gradually declined over the last 40 years, new research to be released today reveals.

A study of trends in Irish sport by the ESRI and Irish Sports Council found that more people are taking part in individual sports than team games like those in the GAA.

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