Religion Although
there is no official religion for Ireland, special consideration has
been given to the Catholic Church. One can see Roman Catholics,
Methodists, Jewish, Presbyterianism and even a small percentage of
other religions such as Islam existing in Ireland.
Sports Ireland
has actively followed and developed their sporting culture in various
games such as hockey, rowing, golf, cricket, rugby, shooting, etc.
However, traditionally, the major sports played and followed by
enthusiasts all over the country are Gaelic Football and Hurling, which
contribute to over half of the match attendance in the country. The
games are played at various levels such as underage, under 18, under
21, and adult. Gaelic football is very similar to Australian football
or rugby. Hurling has its roots in hockey, though there are many
significant differences, such as the ball is allowed to touch the
ground only on rare occasions. Hurling is also known as the fastest
field sport in the world.
