A hidden gem, windswept outpost, quirky location or a place you simply call home.
FIFA are releasing a list of eight remarkable places to play football. They have already announced a pitch on the island of Eriskay as one of their eight, with the names of the rest to follow.
Pitch on Eriskay recognised by FIFA as ‘one of most remarkable places to play football’ http://t.co/Nr3asb14Vd pic.twitter.com/WJjBGKFR5n
— Scotsman (@TheScotsman) May 21, 2015
Inspired by the Scottish pitch, lumpier than poorly conceived custard, SportsJOE is looking for your help in finding Ireland’s best pitches, football and GAA. Here are a couple of candidates to inspire you. Inishturk, Co. Galway
This is the #GAA pitch in #inishturk. Ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/colunuJx2f
— Sandra Ryan (@See_Sa) August 14, 2014
Achill Island, Co. Mayo Kilcar, Co. Donegal
Most scenic GAA pitch in Ireland? Location > http://t.co/gCzU3MGMZG Jim McLoughlin at http://t.co/kPtdqIHwsd pic.twitter.com/jdOoofmqiR — What’s on Donegal (@whatsondonegal) April 19, 2015
The GAA pitch on Inishbofin is also set in a stunning location but pictures are hard to come by.
Let us know @SportsJOEdotie or on Facebook if you know a pitch we should include.
