Now they know what all the fuss is aboot.
GAA people are always telling the world about how great Gaelic Football and Hurling is and thanks to Sky Sports broadcasting it in the UK and GAA Go opening it up to an international audience, the world is starting to find out for itself.
Canadian TV channel SportsnetONE broadcast Sunday’s epic All-Ireland semi-final between Galway and Tipperary last night and judging by the reaction, it won’t be the last time they’ll do it.
https://twitter.com/SportsGoth/status/633844322194952192
I am watching #hurling on TV. No idea wtf is going on but everyone is very excited. #familyisaway
— Kelsey Wheeler (@Helikelsey) August 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/AbbyStu/status/633846213838794752
https://twitter.com/ScottGreenwald3/status/633847270954307584
Just watched my first hurling match. Why is this not on TV more often?! http://t.co/g15dXetmA8 #hurling
— Kirk Pederson (@RinglerunSk) August 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/CDN_BRUINS_FAN/status/633839237025165312
Thoroughly enjoying #hurling semi's btn Gal-Tip. Compelling. Amazing athletes. Thanks @Sportsnet
— Brad ⚔🍷🎦 (@bonimbibe) August 19, 2015
OMFG…HE JUST PILE DROVE HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE GROUND #HURLING
— Joe 🇺🇦 (@balaneski) August 19, 2015
Considering that the game is already being touted as one of the best ever, it’s not really a surprise that the Canadian audience reacted the way they did; give it a few years and they’ll be as enthusiastic as this guy.
Hat-tip to Calgary Chieftains GAA and David Mullins for the heads up on this one
