#OTD in 1971 – The GAA lifted its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

11/04/2018.Reading time 1 minute.

The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) finally revokes its infamous Rule 27, commonly known as “The Ban.” The rule banned all GAA members from playing or watching in non-Gaelic games. Non-Gaelic included rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket. GAA members who broke Rule 27 were expelled from the GAA. This famously included Irish President and GAA-Patron Dr. […]

#OTD in 1971 – The GAA lifted its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

11/04/2017.Reading time 1 minute.

1971 – The GAA lifts its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

11/04/2016.Reading time 1 minute.

1971 – The GAA lifts its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

11/04/2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland

Tag: non-Gaelic Games

#OTD in 1971 – The GAA lifted its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

#OTD in 1971 – The GAA lifted its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

1971 – The GAA lifts its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.

1971 – The GAA lifts its ban on members playing or attending ‘foreign’ sports such as soccer or rugby.