A Sheikh playing hurling is just one of the many unique sights at the GAA World Games

Teams from an array of far-flung places, including South Africa, Argentina, New York and Dubai are set to compete in the event.

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THE FIRST-EVER GAA World Games began in Abu Dhabi today.

Teams from an array of far-flung places, including South Africa, Argentina, New York and Dubai are set to compete in the event, which aims to bring together lovers of Gaelic games from across the globe.

Check out the video above, which includes a Sheikh playing hurling, among many other novel sights.

And below are some of the best pics of the day…

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gROUP Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

sELFIE Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

Hurling Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

Goals Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

A Sheikh playing hurling is just one of the many unique sights at the GAA World Games

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