Rugby is the most famous sport in Ireland, though they lost their first match against England; now Ireland is one of the best rugby teams in the world. Gaelic football is also very popular in Ireland, with rules combining aspects of rugby and football, played with a ball similar to volleyball. Golf is also popular in Ireland, known as the "Kingdom of Golf" with many courses, enjoyed both professionally and casually. Hurling, the third most popular sport, involves 100,000 licensed players using hurleys and sliotar balls that can reach 110 km/h.
8. ÓË£ GOLF ÓË£ Golf is very popular in Ireland. This country is called « The Kingdom of Golf ».
9. Ireland has got a lot of golf courses. Golf is a sport to relax but there are competitions too.
10. ÓË£ HURLING ÓË£ Hurling is the third most popular sport in Ireland, where there are 100 000 licensed people. Players use a hurley (cross) and a sliotar (small ball), this ball can reach a speed of 110 km / h. Hurling is a contact sport: you can push the player by the shoulder but the blows of elbow or hip are forbidden.
