Why is hurling in Ireland less popular than football (Gaelic)?

It's not. Hurling is massive in Ireland, it trumps religion in some places, like Kilkenny or Tipperary, and the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final is a phenomenon in itself. It's almost a national holiday. However, I believe football is played by more people, the only good reason I can give is because football is easier. read more

Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of attendance. The All-Ireland Football Final, which is held in Croke Park, Dublin, draws crowds of over 80,000. The governing body for Football (as we say in Ireland, without the 'Gaelic : ) and Hurling is called the GAA and was founded in 1887. read more

Hurling is played at Gaelic Park in the Bronx, New York. Home to the New York GAA since 1926, Gaelic Park has had its ups and downs with the ebb and flow of Irish immigration. At one time, a New York team used to compete in the All-Ireland Championship. read more