Hurling?

In many small towns and villages you're likely to come across a youth hurling match in the local park during the summer. No ticket, no fee. Just pop in and enjoy the game. The girls' version is called camogie ("ca-MO-gee" - hard "g") and is as entertaining and fast paced as the boys' but with somewhat different rules.

On the senior (adult) level, teams are organized by county, and competition culminates in September with the All-Ireland Hurling Championships in Dublin's Croke Park. They're also televised. I'd say the color of your clothing is irrelevant, unless you're a supporter of a particular county team, which would simply be just that. After all, you're not participating in the Orange Order's July marching season! In the lead-up to the September tournament, you'll see team banners and colors flying all over the country.

I once had a small book about the sport, but have forgotten the title. You can probably find it and others on-line or at a used book store.

I attended the Ireland hurling semi-finals in Dublin's Croke Park in 2011. The semis were in early August. Great experience. Tickets were easy to get online. Stadium was not packed. Croke is a little north of the heart of Dublin. I took a cab, but it is walkable from Temple Bar if you are energetic.

Come early and tour the GAA museum inside Croke Park. Very good museum. Check out the GAA website.

Thanks - this sounds cool, I will investigate. Thank you!