Getting started
Here is some vocabulary relating to different sports to get you started.
Spóirt foirne | Team sports |
peil Ghaelach | gaelic football |
sacar | soccer |
rugbaí | rubgy |
eitpheil | volleyball |
líonpheil | netball |
cispheil | basketball |
iománaíocht/iomáint | hurling |
camógaíocht | camogie |
cluiche corr | rounders |
Spóirt aonair | Individual sports |
liathróid láimhe | handball |
leadóg | tennis |
reathaíocht | running |
marcaíocht capaill | horse riding |
rothaíocht | cycling |
dreapadóireacht | climbing |
dornálaíocht | boxing |
aclaíocht | athletics |
damhsa Gaelach | Irish dancing |
Spóirt gheimhridh and spóirt uisce | Winter and water sports |
sciáil | skiing |
clársciáil | snow boarding |
surfáil | surfing |
seoltóireacht | sailing |
snámh | swimming |
iascaireacht | fishing |