Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rule 21 of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) banned members of the British security forces and the former Royal Ulster Constabulary from participating in Gaelic games. An example of this is Brian McCargo, a catholic heavily involved with the GAA who was told to leave by the GAA following joining the RUC. The rule was repealed in 2001. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) (Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, [ k m n l uh.xl æs e l ]) is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders. The GAA also promotes Irish music and dance, and the Irish language. It is the largest organisation in Ireland with 1 million members from the island''s population of 6.2 million.