AROUND 500 boys and girls will be involved in the 2025 Munster GAA Primary Game.
Played at half time during Munster Senior Championship fixtures, these exhibition matches give young children the opportunity to wear their county jersey on ‘Big Match Day’, sharing the spotlight with their heroes on their ‘Field of Dreams’ in front of huge crowds of ardent supporters.
Many children who made their inter-county debut in the Primary Game have gone on to greater things, including Limerick’s Nickie Quaid, Barry Nash, Declan Hannon, Rebecca Delee, Caoimhe Costello, and Orlaith Kelliher.
“The emphasis in the Primary Game is on participation, enjoyment and making new friends,” said Tim Murphy, Munster GAA Chairman.
Dave Collins, chairman of Munster Cumann na mBunscol, emphasised the importance of the games: “This year’s Munster GAA Primary Game promises to be very exciting for all the children. Activities such as these are the lifeblood of our games.”
The launch of the 2025 Munster GAA Primary Game took place at Áras Mumhan, Newcastle, Castletroy, Limerick.
In attendance were Aoife Dillane of Kerry, Limerick’s Aidan O’Connor, Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary, Waterford’ Mark Fitzgerald and Sarah Cosgrove, Limerick.
