2. RUGBY
3. Their first match was against England, but they lost. 4. Now, Ireland is one of the best rugby teamsin the world. 5. Gaelic football
6. The rules are a mix of rugby and football. 7. They play with a sort of volley ball. 8. GOLF
9. Ireland has got a lot of golf courses. Golf is a sport to relax but there are competitions too. 10. HURLING Hurling is the third most popular sport in Ireland, where there are 100 000 licensed people. Players use a hurley (cross) and a sliotar (small ball), this ball can reach a speed of 110 km / h. Hurling is a contact sport: you can push the player by the shoulder but the blows of elbow or hip are forbidden. 11. Mlissa 12. Sarah 13. Manon 14. Laura 15. Havepres entedIRIS H SP ORTS.