AFTER THE REACTION to hurling was recently greeted with much amusement across the water, Gaelic Football made its keenly awaited debut on Sky Sports today.
And unsurprisingly, many British-based tweeters were similarly bemused by the sport, comparing it to everything from rugby to quidditch.
With that in mind, here are 10 of the best reactions to today’s match…
Any of our pupils interested in watching some Gaelic Football, tune in to Sky Sports 3 now to see what Mr Kelly has been raving on about.— St Stephen's Primary (@ststephensrc) June 21, 2014
Any of our pupils interested in watching some Gaelic Football, tune in to Sky Sports 3 now to see what Mr Kelly has been raving on about.
Not sure what's going off on sky sports 3? It's a football, but they are using hands.. And kicking it over the bar! And someone is in net?— Ash (@ash_cfc89) June 21, 2014
Not sure what's going off on sky sports 3? It's a football, but they are using hands.. And kicking it over the bar! And someone is in net?
I have been watching Gaelic Football for one minute and I already have no idea what is happening— George (@H3adington) June 21, 2014
I have been watching Gaelic Football for one minute and I already have no idea what is happening
Just enduring my first experience of Gaelic football. Is the rugby meets football meets basketball meets quidditch?— Ross Campbell (@Rossall123) June 21, 2014
Just enduring my first experience of Gaelic football. Is the rugby meets football meets basketball meets quidditch?
I love sky sports during the summer. Just enjoying some Gaelic football. Both teams seem to be losing 0-3 to themselves, which I like— Greg Moss (@greg_724) June 21, 2014
I love sky sports during the summer. Just enjoying some Gaelic football. Both teams seem to be losing 0-3 to themselves, which I like
"What's this?" Asks Libby. I inform her it's Gaelic football. Her reply "what! They're all gay!?"— Jon (@red_jonny) June 21, 2014
"What's this?" Asks Libby. I inform her it's Gaelic football. Her reply "what! They're all gay!?"
Gaelic football is bloody hilarious. When's the World Cup?!— Kay Rodgers (@kayrodge) June 21, 2014
Gaelic football is bloody hilarious. When's the World Cup?!
im watchint gaelic football wtf i dont even understand how it work— unknown (@euroopvision) June 21, 2014
im watchint gaelic football wtf i dont even understand how it work
GAELIC FOOTBALLWhat a strange game. Physical but not as barmy as HURLING.— GARY YEATES (@GARYYEATES) June 21, 2014
GAELIC FOOTBALLWhat a strange game. Physical but not as barmy as HURLING.
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10 British-based tweeters who can't believe that Gaelic Football is a thing
AFTER THE REACTION to hurling was recently greeted with much amusement across the water, Gaelic Football made its keenly awaited debut on Sky Sports today.
And unsurprisingly, many British-based tweeters were similarly bemused by the sport, comparing it to everything from rugby to quidditch.
With that in mind, here are 10 of the best reactions to today’s match…
1. St Stephen’s Primary
2. Ash
3. George
4. Ross Campbell
5. Greg Moss
6. Jon McCauley
7. Kay Rodgers
8. Dominic
9. ODB
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10. Gary Yeates
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