The GAA World Games take place this week.
GAA teams from over 100 countries are facing off in Waterford this week.
It's for this year's O'Neill's GAA World Games, which are taking place at the SETU Arena.
Rosemount's James Kinahan, who now lives in Milan and his son Sean will be representing Italy in the competition.
Speaking at last night's opening ceremony, GAA President Jarlath Burns had this message for competitors:
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