Gaelic football is one of the fastest and most skillful field games in the world. Played on a pitch approximately 137m long and 82m wide, with goalposts at the centre of each end. The goals are 'H' shaped, with the crossbar at a height of 2.5m. The pitch is marked on the 13, 21 and 45m lines and in the centre of the field.

The ball can be played on the ground, or in the air. The ball may be picked up and carried for not more than three steps in the hand. After those steps you may bounce the ball or toe tap (called a solo run). To score, the ball is played over the crossbar (called a point) or under the crossbar and into the net for a goal, the latter being the equivalent of three points.

Each team consists of fifteen players, lining out as follows: 1 goalkeeper, three full-backs, three half-backs, two midfielders, three half-forwards and three full-forwards. The actual line out on the playing field is as follows: