Name | Gaelic Athletic Association (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael) |
Abbreviation | GAA |
Motto | "Be There All The Way" |
Formation | 1 November 1884 |
Purpose | The management and promotion of Gaelic games, and promotion of Irish culture and language |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 500,000+ [as of 2014] |
Official language | Irish |
President | John Horan |
Headquarters | Croke Park, Dublin |
Website | https://www.gaa.ie/ |
The Gaelic Athletic Association, which is often abbreviated as GAA, is the world governing body of indigenous Gaelic games and pastimes. It promotes and focuses on various Gaelic sports like hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, Gaelic handball and rounders.