All Ireland GAA Senior Championship - History of Sport in Ireland tours

Up for the match? Warm up for all of this year's Inter-County Senior Championship action at Collins Barracks with a tour that explores the development and evolution of Ireland's societal and sporting past, from hair hurling balls dating from the 1500s to ladies camogie dresses from the 1960s. Explore and learn about Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, cricket and horse racing with friends and family in the National Museum's collections.

Saturday 2nd August 2025 - Senior Ladies' Gaelic Football Championship Weekend
15:30 Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society

Saturday 9th August 2025 - Senior Camogie Championship Weekend
15:30 Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.

For more information on our tour offerings, contact Ym9va2luZ3MgfCBtdXNldW0gISBpZQ== or call 01 648 6453.

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