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GAA

British

abbreviation

Gaelic Athletic Association

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Natalie's image was shown at the games of her favourite sports teams – Everton and Armagh GAA.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

During an hour-long debate on the issue, Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran Beattie claimed there was "discrimination" against the GAA over provision of pitches.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The woman said she lived in her family home during officer training, but once completed, she moved to Belfast, stopped playing GAA and "removed some childhood friends from my life".

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

The three family members who died were each members of two GAA clubs in County Fermanagh.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Pat Cullen MP said the GAA have put their critical incident protocol in place, "so they will have their clubs open for those young people to come along".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

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