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Gaelic Athletic Association
/ɡˈeɪlɪk æθlˈɛɾɪk ɐsˈoʊsɪˈeɪʃən/
/ɡˈeɪlɪk aθlˈɛtɪk ɐsˈəʊsɪˈeɪʃən/
GAAGaelic Athletic Association
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an Irish organization that promotes traditional Gaelic sports, including hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, and handball, as well as cultural activities
Examples
The Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in 1884 to preserve Irish sports like hurling and Gaelic football.
Local GAA clubs are the heart of many Irish communities, offering youth training and matches.
