Category: International Rules

November 12, 2020

Handball-Pelota International Tailteann Games Ireland v Basque Country 1932

Tailteann Games Poster 2-3 August 1932 [Reference: 1]

Ireland v Basque Country International 1932

Date	Ireland Team		Basque Country Team
	Singles
22.06.1932	P. Perry	2	Jose Aramendi	1	10-21. 21-11, 21-20
22.06.1932	P. Bell	2	Manuel Urcelay	1	13-21, 21-16, 21-13
	Hard-Ball Doubles
24.06.1932	J. McGrath & R. McGinn	2	M. Urcelay & J. Aramendi	3	1-21, 21-17, 6-21, 21-20, 8-21
	Hardball Doubles
28.06.1932	P. Berry & B. Walsh	0	M. Urcelay & J. Aramendi	3	5-21, 13-21, 2-21

Handball-Pelota International Ireland v Basque Country 1932 [Reference: 1]

Final Score: The series finished Ireland 2 Basque Country 2.

About

The match was organised by Eamonn de Valera, and featured the Irish Soft-ball Champion, P. Perry, the Irish Junior soft-ball champion, as well as Gardai Sgt. J. McGrath (Depot) & R. McGinn (Clontarf), and was part of the Tailteann Games of 1932 which brought together the Irish & Celts from all over the World for our version of the Olympic Games.

Sets alternated between using the Irish ball and the Basque ball. The Series finished 2 matches each, with Ireland winning both Singles matches, and the Basques winning both Hardball Doubles matches. The Basques paid compliment to Ireland’s Handballers, saying they could beat the World, and the Irish Press complimented the fine display put on by the Basques.

References

Programmes

[1] Folklore of Ireland Twitter Account (2020) DIREGG9W4AEGN3Q [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIREGG9W4AEGN3Q?format=jpg&name=small [Accessed 11 November 2020]

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (1932) “The Handball Dispute: Dublin Player Suspended” Irish Independent. Monday, November 23, 1931. pg. 8

[3]Cam. (1932) “The Basques Impress: In Handball Duel with Garda” Irish Press. Thursday, June 23, 1932. pg. 8

[4] Anon. (1932) “Would Beat the World: Basque Tribute to Our Handballers” Irish Press. Friday, June 24, 1932. pg. 8

[5] Anon. (1932) “Basques Fine Display: Exhibitions of National Game” Irish Press. Saturday, June 25, 1932. pg. 8

[6]Cam. (1932) “How Basques Play Games: First Exhibitions at the Depot” Irish Independent. Thursday, June 23, 1932. pg. 14

[7] Anon. (1932) “Handball Gossip” Limerick Leader. Saturday, June 25, 1932. pg. 16

[8] Anon. (1932) “…” Irish Independent.Wednesday, June 29, 1932. pg. 13

Note: Past Editions of the Irish Press, Irish Independent and Limerick Leader are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth & Enda Fahy.

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November 11, 2020

Hurling-Shinty International Tailteann Games Ireland v Scotland 1924-1932

Tailteann Games Programme 2 & 3 August 1932 [Reference: 1]

Results

Date	Venue	Home Team		Away Team
1924	Tara	Ireland	1	Scotland	2
1928	Tara	Ireland		Scotland
1932	Tara	Ireland	6	Scotland	1

Reference: [1-2]

Report

The first Compromise Rules were drawn up for Hurling-Shinty at the Tailteann Games in 1924, celebrating the revival of Celtic culture. The Ancient Tailteann games were the Celtic version of the Greek Olympic Games, and were played in 1924, 1928, and 1932, with teams and contestants called from all over the world where the Gaelic Diaspora lived.

Scotland won the first of these encounters 2-1, with Ireland winning the third 6-1. The result of the 1928 contest is currently unknown.

Scotland and Ireland Captains shake hands before the Hurling-Shinty International at the Tailteann Games in 1924 [Reference: 4]

References

Programmes

[1] Folklore of Ireland Twitter Account (2020) DIREGG9W4AEGN3Q [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIREGG9W4AEGN3Q?format=jpg&name=small [Accessed 11 November 2020]

Sources

[2] Anon. (1998) “The series, the results”. Kilkenny People, Friday, March 13, 1998. pg. 42.

[3] Anon. (1924) “Scots Shinty team beats Ireland” Aberdeen Press and Journal. Monday, August 4, 1924. pg. 8

Copies of the Kilkenny People are available to view online at http://www.irishnewsarchive.com which is a subscription service.

Copies of the Aberdeen Press and Journal are available online at https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ which is also a subscription service.

Images

[4] Folklore of Ireland Twitter Account (2020) DIazYh1VYAAjqt8 [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIazYh1VYAAjqt8?format=jpg&name=small [Accessed 11 November 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy & Dara Conolly-Mulcahy

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November 10, 2020

International Rules Football Ireland v Australia 1984-1990

International Rules Series 1984

AFL Logo [Reference: 17]

Date	Venue	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Score
21.10.84	Cork	Australia	2-15-13 (70)	Ireland	4-8-9 (57)
28.10.84	Croke Park, Dublin	Ireland	3-18-8 (80)	Australia	1-18-16 (76)
04.11.84	Croke Park, Dublin	Australia	76	Ireland	71

International Rules Football Ireland v Australia 1984 [Reference: 1, 10]

Australia won three-game series 2-1

International Rules Series 1986

Date	Venue	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Score
11.10.86	Perth	Australia	1-14-16 (64)	Ireland	5-5-12 (57)
19.10.86	Melbourne	Ireland	3-10-14 (62)	Australia	1-10-10 (46)
24.10.86	Adelaide	Ireland	4-8-7 (55)	Australia	0-7-11 (32)

International Rules Football Ireland v Australia 1986 [Reference: 1, 10]

Ireland won three-game series 2-1

International Rules Series 1987

Date	Venue	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Score
18.10.87	Croke Park, Dublin	Ireland	3-7-14 (53)	Australia	1-11-12 (51)
25.10.87	Croke Park, Dublin	Australia	3-14-12 (72)	Ireland	3-6-11 (47)
01.11.87	Croke Park, Dublin	Australia	0-14-17 (59)	Ireland	1-13-10 (55)

International Rules Football Ireland v Australia 1987 [Reference: 1, 10]

Australia won three-game series 2-1

International Rules Series 1990

Date	Venue	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Score
02.11.90	Melbourne	Ireland	0-12-11 (47)	Australia	0-10-8 (38)
10.11.90	Canberra	Ireland	3-9-7 (52)	Australia	0-7-10 (31)
17.11.90	Perth	Australia	0-13-11 (50)	Ireland	0-12-8 (44)

International Rules Football Ireland v Australia 1990 [Reference: 1, 10]

Ireland won three-game series 2-1

GAA Logo [Reference: 16]

Report

The first full International Rules Football series between Ireland and Australia was played in 1984, with Australia winning by 2 games to 1.

From then it alternated between Ireland and Australia and by the time it was put on hold after the 1990 series it was 2 series wins each.

It was revived as a 2 game annual series in 1998.

About

International Rules Football, also known as Compromise Rules in Ireland and Inter Footy in Australia is a sport featuring a compromise between Gaelic Football and Australian Football.

It is 18-a-side (Gaelic Football is 15 and Australian Rules 21) and features both the goals & points of Gaelic Football and the Behinds of Australian Rules.

A Goal is worth 6 Points, an Over 3 Points and a Behind 1 Point.

Bibliography

[1] GAA (2017) – “The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games – Full GAA Records from 1887 to 2017 Inclusive DBA Publications Limted, Dublin. Pg. 405
[2] (1999) Smith, Raymond (editor). The Sunday Independent ACCBANK Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games. pg. 530.
[3] (2002) Ulster GAA. Ulster Games 2002 Annual. “Results”. pg. 71.

[10] Footy Stamps (2006) History of International Rules [Internet] Available from: http://www.footystamps.com/ot_int_rules.htm [Accessed 10 September 2018]

[16] Donegal Daily (2017) GAA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.donegaldaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gaa-logo.png [Accessed 2 December 2017]
[17] Wikipedia (2017) AFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Australian_Football_League.svg/1280px-Australian_Football_League.svg.png [Accessed 2 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Anton Pippo O’Grady, Ireland .

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September 30, 2020

Hurling-Shinty International Series Ireland v Scotland 2014

GAA Logo [Reference: 1]

Camanachd Association Logo [Reference: 2]

Ireland v Scotland 2014

Date	Location	Home		Away
18.10.14	Bught Park	Scotland	3-14 (23)	Ireland	2-8 (14)
25.10.14	Pairc Esler	Ireland	2-18 (24)	Scotland	0-8 (8)

International Rules Hurling-Shinty Ireland v Scotland 2014 [Reference: 3-4]

Ireland won series 38-31 on aggregate

18 October 2014 Scotland 3-14 (23) Ireland 2-8 (14)

Team	Goals	Points	Total
Scotland	3	14	23
Ireland	2	8	14

International Rules Hurling-Shinty Ireland v Scotland 2014 [Reference: 3]

25 October 2014 Ireland 2-18 (24) Scotland 0-8 (8)

Team	Goals	Points	Total
Ireland	2	18	24
Scotland	0	8	8

International Rules Hurling-Shinty Ireland v Scotland 2014 [Reference: 4]

Ireland	Scores	Scotland	Scores
Eoin O’Reilly (Loais)		John Barr
Mickey Burke (Meath)		Kevin Bartlett	0-8
Paul Dermody (Kildare)		Conor Cormack
Paul Divilly (Kildare)		Callum Cruden
John Egan (Kerry)		Gary Innes
David English (Carlow)		Grant Irvine
Lorcán McLoughlin (Cork)	0-1	Paul MacArthur
Conor Lehane (Cork)	0-7	John MacDonald
Patrick Maher (Tipperary)		Roddy MacDonald
Conor McCann (Antrim)	0-1	Steven McDonald
Neal McAuley (Antrim)		Stuart MacDonald
Johnny McCusker (Down)	0-2	Lorne Mackay
David McInerney (Clare)	0-2	Fraser Mackintosh
Brian Murphy (Kerry)		Finlay Macrae
Shane Nolan (Kerry)		Callum Miller
Darragh O’Connell (Kerry)		Steven Morrisson
Eoin Price (Westmeath)	2-5	Louis Munro
Matthew Whelan (Laois)		Shaun Nicolson
David Kettle (Louth)

International Rules Hurling-Shinty Ireland v Scotland 2014 [Reference: 4]

Report

Eoin Price of Westmeath led an Ireland comeback against Scotland in the 2nd Leg of the Hurling-Shinty International series in 2014. With Ireland 3-14 (23) points to 2-8 (14) down from the first leg, Price tallied 2-5 (11) points to lead Ireland to a 2-18 (24) to 0-8 (8) victory at Pairc Esler in Newry, Co. Down, which sealed a 38 to 31.

The important goal came in the 73rd minute of the 2nd leg, when ‘Bonnie’ Maher opened up the Scottish defense and created the chance for Price, who netted his second of the match.

Ireland’s Conor Lehane in action versus Scotland in the 2nd leg of the Hurling-Shinty International in 2014 [Reference: 5 / Picture Credit: Matt Browne SPORTSFILE]

About

The first Hurling-Shinty International Rules match was played back in 1897 in Glasgow between Cowal (Scotland) and Celtic (Dublin). [1]

There have been regular Internationals between Ireland and Scotland since 2000.

Shinty is very similar to Hurling and the two games would have the same Gaelic Celtic origin with Shinty most popular in Gaelic Scots part of Scotland, particularly the Highlands. The game, however, does not include over-the-bar points, only goals and there is less play in the air than in Hurling.

The scoring system is three points for a goal and one for a point (over-the-bar). In 2012 an experimental scoring system was used whereby a goal was worth 5 points. From 2000-2003 a scoring system was employed whereby a goal was worth 6 points, an ‘over’ 3 points, and a ‘behind’ (a score into posts either side of the two main posts) 1 point.

13-a-side or 14-a-side have both been employed, halfway between Hurling’s 15-a-side and Shinty’s 12-a-side. Bot teams play with their own sticks, so it is a game played with two different sets of equipment.

In 2010 the series became a home-and-away series with the aggregate score over two legs deciding the winners. During this period Ireland won from 2011-2014, though the series reverted to a single game in 2016

References

Images

[1] Donegal Daily (2017) GAA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.donegaldaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gaa-logo.png [Accessed 2 December 2017]

[2] Camanachd Association (2017) Camanachd Association Logo [Internet] https://www.shinty.com/uploads/news-images/_w800fit/camanach-logo-wide.jpg [Accessed 9 March 2018]

Websites

[3] Gaelic Athletic Association (2014) Shinty/Hurling: Bartlett seals fine win for Scots [Internet] Available from: http://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/shinty-hurling-bartlett-seals-fine-win-for-scots-112204/ [Accessed 28 October 2016]

[4] Gaelic Athletic Association (2014) Price stars as Ireland fight back to retain series [Internet] Available from: http://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/price-stars-ireland-fight-back-retain-series-112167/ [Accessed 28 October 2016]

Images

[5] Gaelic Athletic Association (2014) 25 October 2014; Conor Lehane, Ireland, in action against Louis Munro, Scotland. 2014 Senior Hurling/Shinty International, 2nd Leg, Ireland v Scotland, Pairc Esler, Newry, Co. Down. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE [Internet] Available from: https://www.gaa.ie/api/images/image/private/w_1322,h_774,c_fill,g_auto,q_auto/smsxnjnekmdww1mvkgum.jpg [Accessed 28 October 2016]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Conor McGroarty, Fiona Corrigan and Roisin NicDhonnacha.

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March 15, 2020

Poc Fada Golf

Poc Fada Golf Logo [Ref: 2]

About

Poc Fada is the Irish version of Golf, whereby a player uses a hurl or hurley to hit a sliotar of ball up the side of a mountain and down the other side in as few pucks or goes as possible. It is mentioned in the legend of Setanta, whereby the hero uses his hurl or hurley to hit the ball over the Cooley Mountains in Co. Louth on his way to a feast of the King of Ulster in Armagh.

Poc Fada Golf is the brainchild of Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence, whose family built Howth Castle, and uses the same principle but on a golf course, with bigger holes. It is aimed more at families as a day out, and it doesn’t take as long as Golf to complete a round. Each hole has a par as in Golf.

It is in the tradition of other GAA Compromise or International rules sports, such as International Rules Football (Gaelic Football & Australian Football), Hurling-Shinty (Ireland v Scotland), Handball-Pelota (Ireland v Basque Country), Rounders-Baseball (Irish teams v American teams) and Hurlacrosse (Hurling teams v Lacrosse teams).

The course was opened in 2015 at Deer Park Golf, in Co. Fingal (North County Dublin), and is run under the stewardship of Humphrey Kelleher, the chairman of the National Poc Fada Committee.

Poc Fada Golf at Deer Park Poc Fada Golf Course [Ref: 2]

References

[1] Bailey, Ryan (2015) “Have you heard of Poc Fada Golf? It’s a sport now and Ireland’s first course has just opened” The 42.ie [Internet] Available from: https://www.the42.ie/poc-fada-golf-course-deer-park-2247353-Jul2015/ [Accessed 15 March 2020]

Images

[2] GAA Poc Fada Twitter Account (2018) GAA Poc Fada Logo [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/975524662636613632/-7z4rlL3_400x400.jpg [Accessed 9 June 2018]

[3] YourDaysOut (2020) Deer Park Golf FootGolf and Poc Fada | Things to Do in DubliN [Internet] Available from: https://yourdaysout.com/uploads/articleimages/72/72ec62f4b80966f2e1ba46df14c6c1f9.JPG [Accessed 15 March 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Judith Burns, Jean-Paul O’Flynn and Rose McCabe.

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March 15, 2020

Tallaght Rules Basketball-Futsal 2003

Tallaght Tournament 17 March 2003

On the 17th March 2003, Shamrock Rovers Football Club and Notre Dame Basketball Club, both based in Tallaght, Co. South Dublin, organised a 5-a-side “Tallaght Rules” tournament, wherebt teams played “Compromise Rules” Basketball-Futsal (Indoor Soccer) matches. Each match consisted on two quarters each of Baskerball and Futsal (Indoor soccer). It was intended to introduce young people to both sports and promote their respective sports.

Soon afterwards Notre Dame Basketball Club, based in the National Basketball Arena in Tymon, Tallaght, but originally from Firhouse (also Dublin 24, where their underage teams were based) joined Shamrock Rovers and became known as Shamrock Rovers HOOPS in the Basketball Ireland Super League.

The Compromise Rules, also known as International Rules is a long tradition in the GAA, whereby similar, but different sports, from different regions of the world, play a compromise between the two sports. Other examples are International Rules Football between Gaelic Football and Australian Football, Hurling-Shinty between Ireland and Scotland, Rounders-Baseball between Irish teams and American teams, Handball-Pelota between Ireland and the Basque Country, Hurlacrosse between Hurling and Lacrosse (the Native American stick game), and Poc Fada Golf (Poc Fada is the Irish version of Golf, whereby players use a hurl r hurley to hit the ball up the side of a mountain and down the other side in as few pucks. or goes as possible).

Photographs from the Tallaght Echo of the “Tallaght Rules” match, March 20, 2003 [Ref: 2]

References

[1] Anon. (2003) “Rovers and Notre Dame join forces for unique event” Tallaght Echo. Thursday, March 13, 2003. pg. 86

[1] Anon. (2003) “Photo Caption” Tallaght Echo. Thursday, March 20, 2003. pg. 94

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Judith Burns, Jean-Paul O’Flynn and Rose McCabe.

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September 17, 2019

Rounders-Baseball International Rules 2008

Baseball Ireland Logo [3]

Results

Date	Rounders Team		Baseball Team
	Rounders Game		Morris Park, Ballon, Co. Carlow
29.03.2008	GAA Rounders All-Stars	39	Dublin Spartans	35

Reference: [1]

Report

The game started slowly with the Dublin Spartans getting used to the Rounders rules, however, the pace picked up once they got used to them, and the GAA Rounders All-Stars were under pressure with a lot of high balls dropped. The GAA Rounders All-Stars won what proved to be a lively and exciting match, by a slim 39-35 margin. [1]

A return match playing under Baseball rules was discussed. [1]

About

While no Compromise Rules have ever been introduced for Rounders-Baseball, it is customary for International Rules matches to be played under first Rounders rules, and then Baseball or Softball rules, with each team getting a chance to try out the other teams sport.

Baseball and Rounders are both similar Bat-Ball-and-bases games, where the goal is to hit a ball pitched by the pitcher, and run around a square infield with four bases back to home base or plate as it is known in Baseball. There are 9 players on both teams though only the batter is on field when the offense is up. All 9 players take the field when defense is up. A player is out when caught out or tagged before reaching a base. After 3 outs an innings ends. There are 9 innings for both teams in a match. Scores are one point for each players who gets back home.

A Sliotar (Hurling Ball) is used in Rounders, and a Baseball (similar in size but harder) in Baseball. Players wear mits in Baseball, but in Rounders bare hands are used to catch the ball. Baseball is thought to have descended from Rounders. [1]

References

Internet Archive

[1] Rounders Council | Internet Archive (2008) GAA Rounders All Stars v Spartans Baseball [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20080718231934/http://rounders.gaa.ie/cgi-bin/newsdisplay.cgi?rm=viewListing;plugin_data_id=36305;site_id=1783 [Accessed 17 September 2019]

Images

[2] Rounders Council | Internet Archive (2008) GAA Rounders Bannerl [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20080718231934im_/http://rounders.gaa.ie/banner/banner.jpg [Accessed 17 September 2019]

[3] Baseball Ireland (2017) Baseball Ireland Logo Car Sticker [Internet] http://www.baseballireland.com/images/carsticker.jpg [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan.

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August 21, 2019

International Rules Rounders-Softball | Club Internationals 1982

Results (Ireland)

Date	Rounders Team		Softball Team
	Softball Game
31.05.82	Lakelands GAA (Dublin)	3	Leinster Softball	24
	Rounders Game
31.05.82	Lakelands GAA (Dublin)	5	Leinster Softball	13

Reference: [1]

Results (America)

Date	Rounders Team		Softball Team
	Boys Softball Game
04.82	Skryne GAA (Meath)	8	Annunciation School Haverstown	8
	Girls Softball Game
04.82	Skryne GAA (Meath)	7	Annunciation School Haverstown	3
	Boys Softball Game
16.04.82	Skryne GAA (Meath)	11	Brookline Civic	2
	Girls Softball Game
16.04.82	Skryne GAA (Meath)	5	Brookline Civic	5
	Rounders Game
16.04.82	Skryne GAA (Meath)	11	Brookline Civic	11

Reference: [2]

Report

Rounders & Softball games were arranged between Lakelands GAA of Stillorgan in Dublin and a team of International Softball Players from America & Japan (undoubtedly from the Leinster Softball League which started up in 1982 involving 3 American Teams, 1 Japanese and 1 Irish).

The first match, played under Softball Rules ended 24-3 to the Internationals, the second game, under Rounders rules was more competitive, with the Internationals winning again 13-5.

Skryne GAA also made a trip to the USA in April, where the boys and girls played Softball matches against local schools – the Skryne boys and girls both winning one mmatch and drawing another. The Brookline coach requested a game of Rounders after their Softball games, which ended 11-all.

References

Sources

[1] Anon. (1982) “Lakelands Rounders” Evening Herald Thursday, June 3, 1982. pg. 14.

[2] Anon. (1982) “Youth Beat” Meath Chronicle Saturday, November 13, 1982. pg. 13.

Note: Past editions of the Evening Herald & Meath Chronicle are available to view at the Irish Newspaper Archive: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

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Thanks to Fiona Corrigan.

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August 21, 2019

International Rules Hurlacrosse Club Internationals 2009-2018

Hurlacrosse Club Internationals 2009-2018

Date	Hurling Team		Lacrosse Team
03.12.09	QUB Hurling	5	QUB Lacrosse	5
25.09.17	Darmstadt GAA Hurling	5-16 (31)	Darmstadt Demons Lacrosse	11-3 (36)
2017	Darmstadt GAA Hurling		Darmatadt Demons Lacrosse
08.10.18	Darmstadt GAA Hurling		Darmstadt Demons Lacrosse
03.11.18	Orange County Wild Geese		Team Eire Lacrosse

Report

The first Hurlacrosse International Rules Hurling v Lacrosse match took place in 2009 in Queen’s University Belfast between the QUB Hurling and Lacrosse Clubs. With a vague set of rules, the match finished 5-5 with a last minute equaliser for the Hurlers.

In 2017 the Darmstadt GAA and Lacrosse Clubs in Germany started a biannual series with the first set of rules drawn up. The first match finished with a Darmstadt Demons Lacrosse team win of 33 points to 31 (3pts for a goal; 1 for a point).

In 2018 the first Hurlacrosse match was organised in North America, between the GAA Club based in Orange County, California and a Team Eire (Irish-American Lacrosse players).

Rules:

A Full Set of Rules, drawn up by Darmstadt GAA and Lacrosse clubs is available here:

[5] Darmstadt GAA (2018) Hurlacrosse Rules [Internet] Available from: https://www.docdroid.net/zvo9I5l/compromise-hurling-lacrosse-english.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2g2j_OEbwXHrlr5UJpDFgCGHowSZYZ3xt_mYUObjFQutfBR6VArC1lE0I [Accessed 25 May 2019]

References:

Websites:

[1] Ireland Lacrosse (2009) Hurlacrosse [Internet] Available from: http://main.irelandlacrosse.ie/2009/12/08/hurlacrosse/ [Accessed 31 December 2017]

Social Media:

[2] Darmstadt GAA (2017) Post September 28 2017:”Hurling/Shinty, Gaelic/Australian Football… Why not Hurling-Lacrosse-Compromise-Rules?” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/DarmstadtGAA/posts/1449318821853190 [Accessed 16 March 2019]

[3] Darmstadt GAA (2018) Post October 9 2018:” Still with sore muscles from last weekend’s tournament in Amsterdam we competed in the third biannual Hurling-Lacrosse-Compromise-Rules match against the Darmstadt Demons yesterday. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/DarmstadtGAA/posts/1879177485533986 [Accessed 16 March 2019]

Media:

[4] Play Hurling | You Tube (2018) Hurling v Lacrosse | Hurlacrosse | Los Angeles November 3rd 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvIDIe_YxM [Accessed 16 March 2019]

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Shane Mulcahy, Cillian Murphy, Austin Purton & Ciaran Simms.

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August 21, 2019

International Rules Football | Irish Counties v Galahs 1967-1978

Date	Venue	Winner		Runner-up
		1967
67	Croke Park, Dublin	Meath	1-10 (13)	Galahs	3-16 (25)
67		Mayo	2-5 (11)	Galahs	2-12 (18)
		1968
68	Australia	Meath played five state sides in a five match tour and won all five by an aggregate score of 26.43 to 3.29
68	Ireland	Down	2-7 (13)	Australia	1-11 (14)
		1970
70		In 1970 Kerry went on a World Tour, playing 7 games in San Francisco, New Zealand and Australia. They won all 7 games.
		1978
10.78	Ireland	The Galahs toured Ireland and played UCD, Dublin & Kerry

Reference: [1]

References

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Websites

[1] Footy Stamps (2006) History of International Rules [Internet] Available from: http://www.footystamps.com/ot_int_rules.htm [Accessed 10 September 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Edmund Corrigan, Decy Maher, Pippo O’Grady & Michael O’Callaghan

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Last Updated: 21 August 2019