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GAA Discussion => GAA Discussion => Topic started by: Baile Brigín 2 on November 29, 2018, 03:49:40 PM

Title: Hurling & Camogie Get UNESCO Status
Post by: Baile Brigín 2 on November 29, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
Surprised their isnt a thread on this.

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/it-is-considered-as-an-intrinsic-part-of-irish-culture-hurling-and-camogie-recognised-as-protected-cultural-activities-by-unesco-37577185.html

Great recognition.

However does this give outsiders a say in how its run?
Title: Re: Hurling & Camogie Get UNESCO Status
Post by: Rossfan on November 29, 2018, 04:57:42 PM
No interest in hurley stuff on this forum ;)
Title: Re: Hurling & Camogie Get UNESCO Status
Post by: five points on December 06, 2018, 11:31:02 AM
UNESCO is one of the world's most corrupt organisations. If the GAA and Camogie Association had any wit, they'd steer a mile clear of it.
Title: Re: Hurling & Camogie Get UNESCO Status
Post by: seafoid on December 06, 2018, 03:53:02 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on November 29, 2018, 04:57:42 PM
No interest in hurley stuff on this forum ;)
Hurley has to be protected from GF barbarians beyond the river Suck and in other mythologies