Gaelic football and hurling are an important part of social life for Irish men and women living overseas
Women fight for the ball during a game of camogie – the women's variant of the Irish sport of hurling at The Sevens, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Camogie and hurling are traditional Irish sports whose roots predate recorded Irish history
A camog takes a rest during a touch match
Two players tussle for the sliotar - or ball
A hurler keeps his touch sharp
A hurler attempts to 'hook' his opponent's caman - or hurling stick - during a match
A ball used for the traditional Irish sport of Gaelic football. It is slightly smaller and heavier than a soccer ball
Players, organised into two teams of 15, can catch, kick and fist pass the ball
Scoring in Gaelic football and hurling is achieved by putting the ball over the bar for a single point, or into the net for a goal, which is worth three points
Gaelic games are an important part of life for Irish communities, whether at home or abroad
Two opponents clash during a game
Gaelic games have been played in the UAE for years
Gaelic football is a tough sport that combines the skills seen in football (the better-known version), basketball and rugby
The Gaelic Athletic Association is a cornerstone of life for many expat Irish communities, with the sports offering a way for newcomers to make friends and settle in
Gaelic football and hurling are an important part of social life for Irish men and women living overseas
Women fight for the ball during a game of camogie – the women's variant of the Irish sport of hurling at The Sevens, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Camogie and hurling are traditional Irish sports whose roots predate recorded Irish history
A camog takes a rest during a touch match
Two players tussle for the sliotar - or ball
A hurler keeps his touch sharp
A hurler attempts to 'hook' his opponent's caman - or hurling stick - during a match
A ball used for the traditional Irish sport of Gaelic football. It is slightly smaller and heavier than a soccer ball
Players, organised into two teams of 15, can catch, kick and fist pass the ball
Scoring in Gaelic football and hurling is achieved by putting the ball over the bar for a single point, or into the net for a goal, which is worth three points
Gaelic games are an important part of life for Irish communities, whether at home or abroad
Two opponents clash during a game
Gaelic games have been played in the UAE for years
Gaelic football is a tough sport that combines the skills seen in football (the better-known version), basketball and rugby
The Gaelic Athletic Association is a cornerstone of life for many expat Irish communities, with the sports offering a way for newcomers to make friends and settle in
Gaelic football and hurling are an important part of social life for Irish men and women living overseas
