Gaelic Sports
The Gaelic games of hurling and Gaelic football, governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association, have been played in Montreal since 1948. These sports have become increasingly popular with locals and new Irish immigrants. Beginners are actively encouraged. Games are played against Quebec City, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and other eastern Canadian teams. There is also a domestic Montreal Gaelic Football Superleague. They are played under the banner of the Montreal Shamrocks GAC Montreal Shamrocks Cumann Lúthchleas Gael.
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