GAA supporters love a good jersey. Some shirts stand out because of the colours. Others because of the success that came with them. And then there are the jerseys that carry real emotional weight.
Across football and hurling, each county has had at least one classic, but a few have risen above the rest to become truly iconic. These are the jerseys supporters still buy, still talk about, and still pull out of the wardrobe for big days.
In no particular order, here are 10 of the greatest GAA jerseys of all time.
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1. Tipperary – 1920 / 2020
This jersey sits on top for more than style. O’Neills recreated the strip worn by Tipperary players on Bloody Sunday 1920, producing a perfect tribute 100 years later. It was worn only once, fittingly, as Tipp won the 2020 Munster Football Title.
Conor Sweeney lifting the cup in this jersey became one of the images of that year. A stunning design with unmatched historical power.
2. Dublin – 1983
A vintage classic. The sky-blue colour, the simple trim and the old-school crest make this one of the most replicated retro jerseys in GAA.
Worn during Dublin’s famous 1983 All-Ireland win, it still defines that era.
3. Wexford – 2019
Wexford rarely miss with purple and gold, but 2019 was special.
A clean design paired with a golden summer: a Leinster title and an unforgettable All-Ireland semi-final run. A modern classic.
4. Kerry – 1985
When people picture Kerry football, this is the jersey they imagine.
Timeless, elegant and unmistakably Kerry. A perfect blend of green, gold and heritage.
5. Down – 1994
Red and black is one of the great colour combinations, and the 1994 Down jersey nailed it.
Sharp, bold and worn during their All-Ireland triumph. A jersey as iconic as the team.
6. Mayo – 2017
The green and red has never looked better.
This 2017 strip captured everything about Mayo football: style, passion and identity.
7. Monaghan – 2021
A beautiful balance of white and blue.
Monaghan should bring this back, especially compared with the orange sponsor versions since. A clean, crisp standout jersey.
8. Cork – 1990
Cork’s double-winning year delivered a treasure.
The simple red design became instantly legendary. No frills, just iconic Rebel County identity.
9. Kilkenny – 2008
Black and amber in its purest form.
This was the jersey of peak Kilkenny dominance: Shefflin, Brennan, Walsh, JJ Delaney. When people think of Kilkenny greatness, they picture this shirt.
10. Sligo – 2002
Sligo’s black-and-white rarely misses, but 2002 was special.
Stylish, bold and genuinely wearable anywhere. A festival favourite and a cult classic.
