GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Popular Sport In Ireland
Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland, with over 1.5 million people attending games annually.
In the following, we will explore the overwhelming popularity of Gaelic football in Ireland through a series of compelling statistics. From media shares to participation rates, stadium capacities to economic contributions, these figures highlight why Gaelic football holds a special place in the hearts of many across the nation.
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"Gaelic football enjoys a media share of 27% across all sports in Ireland."
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"The Gaelic football participation rate has increased by 20% over the last decade."
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"Allianz League games featuring Gaelic football attract over 20,000 attendees on average per match."
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"Gaelic football is taught in 90% of primary and secondary schools in Ireland."
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"The Ladies' Gaelic Football Association has over 192,000 registered members."
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"The GAA Player Welfare Fund supports over 4,000 players annually in terms of health and wellness."
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"There are over 250,000 GAA volunteer coaches in Ireland."
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"Croke Park, the primary venue for Gaelic football, has a capacity of 82,300, making it the third-largest stadium in Europe."
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"Dublin vs. Mayo All-Ireland Football Semifinal in 2021 was watched by 800,000 people, making it one of the highest viewed sporting events in Ireland."
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"In terms of participation, Gaelic football has approximately 400,000 regular players."
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"Gaelic football accounts for 60% of the revenue generated by the GAA annually."
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"75% of those surveyed in Ireland identify as fans of Gaelic sports."
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"The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has over 2,200 clubs spread across Ireland."
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"The GAA is the largest sporting organization in Ireland."
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"Gaelic football has a gender participation ratio of approximately 55% male to 45% female."
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"The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final attracts over 80,000 spectators annually at Croke Park."
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"Hurling and Gaelic football together have a viewership of over 1.5 million on Irish television."
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"Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland, with 34% of participants choosing it over other sports."
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"According to Sport Ireland, 40% of children actively participate in Gaelic football."
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"The All-Ireland Football Final generates over €50 million annually for the Irish economy."
Jannik Lindner
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