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  1. O’Neills Ploughing Jerseys 2024

    17th – 19th September, Ratheniska, Co. Laois

    Introducing O’Neills Ploughing Jerseys: the 2024 edition!

    The sun was shining this year at Ratheniska, Co. Laois for the National Ploughing Championships, there were 244,000 people in attendance over the three day event. What an incredible turn out! And with the 2024 Ploughing Championships comes brand new Ploughing Jerseys! We have expanded our designs further than ever before, from precious pups to heavenly meadows, tremendous tractors to happy herds of cattle, you’ll have a hard time choosing which one to wear! 

    Let’s have a closer look at the newest Jerseys… 

    For the Tractor Lovers… 

    We have 6 new designs featuring your favourite farm machinery. This year’s JCB jerseys are a real Game Changer… trust us! Featuring a huge JCB digger and an O’Neills Size 5 Football, can you Dig It? And for the Massey fans, check out the new Land Mass Jersey, perfect for long days on the farm! Everything is Better In Blue, at least that’s what we think

  2. The Ancient History of The Tailteann Games

    According to Irish legend, the Tailteann Games were first established in 632 BC near the Hill of Tara, by the High King of All Ireland, Lugh. He founded the games in memory of his foster mother, Tailte, who had died of exhaustion whilst clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture.
  3. Bringing back the shamrock - Ireland Premier Jersey

    Introducing the Ireland Premier Jersey. Synonymous with Ireland, the shamrock is rooted deep in the history of the Emerald Isle. The Ireland Premier Jersey reinstates the traditional shamrock crest. A modern twist on the 1985 Republic of Ireland jersey, it is immersed in Irish heritage. The individual design elements tell a story, incorporating Ireland’s history, traditional Celtic art, and sporting passion.
  4. Wexford GAA Launch Commemorative Jersey

    All Ireland final day, 1893. A mixture of nerves and excitement filled the air. The Selskar Young Ireland’s team of Wexford, led by captain Tom Hayes set off from their beloved town in search of victory. Could they do it? Could they be the first Wexford team to win the All-Ireland?

    After making their way to Dublin with a rally of supporters ready to cheer them on, the team stepped onto the pitch at Phoenix Park and prepared for battle against Cork opponents, Dromtariffe. The adrenaline kicked in. An All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title was up for grabs, and they were not going to let it out of their sight. Selskar Young Ireland’s were awarded the victory and crowned All-Ireland champions. It was Wexford’s first All-Ireland success. A feeling of pride swept over the county, which remains to this day.

    In honour of the historic event, Wexford GAA have swapped their iconic purple 130 years on and designed a commemorative jersey in the shade of green which was worn by the Selskar Young

  5. The New Mayo Jersey has been Unveiled

    The Official Mayo GAA 2023 Home Kit has been unveiled and it’s a feast for the eyes. It represents the pride and passion of supporters, the commitment of players and drive for success. The traditional green and red colour palette is instantly recognisable to Irish people around the globe and the new jersey sees the return of the bottle green colour that served the Mayo football team well between the years of 2012 and 2018. With some modern updates including a silicone badge and three stripe should detail, this jersey is sure to be a popular one. The new kit will be worn by Mayo GAA, Mayo LGFA, and Mayo Camogie teams from underage to senior level.
  6. Wicklow Jersey Fifteen

    Who is qualified to wear the Wicklow jersey? Some counties have them; others can only look on in envy. Remember the TV series Celebrity Banisteoir? We think turning the tables on their head would be more fun. So we’ve drawn up a Wicklow Celebrity Selection. We reckon as a unit they would pose more than a few problems.

    1 Darren Randolph

    You need a solid citizen between the sticks and we could look no further than West Ham keeper Darren Randolph to pull on that no 1 Wicklow jersey. Since claiming the national jersey Darren has done his county proud. A real Wicklow mountain.

    2 Dustin the Turkey

    At corner back we’re going for Dustin, although it’s always risky playing a turkey at corner back in case they get roasted. (Turkey, roasted? See what we did there?)

    3 Fr Jack Hackett

    At full back and keeping a tidy square, it has to be Father Jack. Striking the fear of God into the opposition 14. The modern game needs characters.

    4 Dara Ó Briain

    In the opposite corner to Dustin, we’re going for

  7. Wearing the Cavan Jersey in New York

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    A 29-hour flight or six days on a boat? Which would you choose? Cavan picked the former and Kerry the latter. And the Breifne men made the correct call judging by the outcome, the men in the blue Cavan jerseys making history.


    We're talking of course about the 1947 All Ireland Football Final played in the Polo Grounds in New York, the only time the All Ireland Final has been played outside Ireland. At the time, legendary commentator Micheal O’Hehir called it the ‘greatest chapter in Irish sporting history’.


    Cavan - A Strong GAA Tradition

    -Ballyconnell was the first recorded affiliated club in Ulster GAA - they played their first game 7 March 1886.


    -Cavan camogie was traditionally strong with forty clubs recorded in the county at centenary Year


    -The Anglo Celt cup presented to Ulster council by O'Hanlon family who owned the Anglo Celt newspaper published in Cavan.


    -Cavan have won the All Ireland Football Championship on five occasions 1933, 1935, 1947, 1948

  8. The 1916 Jerseys. Geansaithe Chomóradh 1916.

    The Irish language edition of our 1916 Commemoration jersey marks the significant contribution that Irish language played in forming the opinions in Ireland in the early years of the twentieth century.

    The Irish edition 1916 Commemoration jersey is developed in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge. This edition of the jersey featuring the Proclamation 'as Gaeilge' commemorates the role of the Irish language and the contribution of the Gaelic League/Conradh na Gaeilge in the events of 1916.

    Of the sixteen leaders executed the majority were members of the Gaelic League. Ceannt, Clarke, Mac Diarmada, MacDonagh. O’Hanrahan, Pádraig Pearse, Willie Pearse, Casement, Heuston, Colbert, Daly and Kent were all members of the Gaelic League.

    It was one of the key organizations in driving the radical ideas for reinventing and re-energising Irish society in the period building up to 1916.

    The Gaelic League, or Conradh na Gaeilge, was founded in Dublin on July 31, 1893 by Douglas Hyde (Dubhghlas

  9. Wearing the Jersey, Living The Dream

    This week on social media Tyrone GAA player Cathal McShane posted  a picture of himself in 2003 with Mickey Harte, juxtaposed alongside a shot taken with his manager in the aftermath of last week’s Ulster Final.  In 2003 as a youngster McShane would no doubt have had among his heroes the likes of Peter Canavan, Owen Mulligan and Sean Cavanagh.

    They say you should never meet your heroes. But here is the young Cathal McShane playing alongside a man he likely idolised and for a manager he dreamt of player under. His short Instagram message said “20013-2016 – 13 years. Always work hard towards your goal in life. Unbelievable.” It’s good when a plan comes together.

    The one thing about the GAA, among all the slings and arrows that point in its direction, is its ability to take a lad from the club at the end of a narrow winding lane and transport him all the way to Croke Park by virtue of hard work and dedication.

    In 2014 Lester Ryan of the Clara club in Kilkenny captained his county to their