The AFLW Phenomenon: Ireland's Unlikely Sports Obsession In a country where Gaelic football dominates, a peculiar affinity for Australian Rules football has taken hold in Ireland.
Dubbed the "AFLW phenomenon," it's a sports craze that defies geographical and cultural boundaries.
As the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland clash approaches, families across the Emerald Isle are rising early to cheer on their beloved players. The influx of Irish women into the AFLW has created a unique dynamic.