26 photos that show how nothing compares to the GAA

It's a wonderful thing, the GAA.

It's a unique thing. From grassroots to grandparents, from club to county all over Ireland, there's a distinction and a bond that makes the GAA truly special. Most of the time, a picture tells you everything you need to know and here are some of our favourites that show just what the GAA is all about. Full-time puck-arounds with the nephew on the most hallowed turf in the country Your heroes are accessible Your heroes are classy https://twitter.com/ConanDoherty/status/749650079871631363 The love The anger The passion It means more to your mammy than it does to you It means more to your granny than it does to your mammy Brothers mark each other https://twitter.com/YogieHogieBear/status/523589130551558146 We're all brothers at the end of the day Winning the title for the people really means winning the title for the people Every man and his dog are behind the team Everyone stands for the anthem Everyone is a steward When there's no room left in the stand John Kelly (Clare Champion). Goalkeepers don't need gloves The band will patiently wait for the players Doctors aren't afraid to get involved This is a coming-together This is handbags This is a scuffle This is a schmozzle This is take-your-beating This And whatever this is The love of the game