Ahead of this year's GAA championships we're celebrating all that's good about the fans that will be decorating the summer with their colour and stories. Next up it's County Carlow. Now It's hard being a Carlow GAA fan, though the Scallion Eaters have made some progress in the football and hurling as of late. The footballers secured promotion from Division 4 for the first time in 33 years, while the hurlers were promoted to Division 1B after a fine campaign in the League, so the Carlow faithful will surely be facing into the season with a moderate amount of optimism.
Tears of joy, oh Lord, OH LORD what a day, what a day for our little County??
Turlough, Stevie Poacher, every single last one of these players & management are so, so special HISTORY MAKERS 2018 #CARLOWRISING??????pic.twitter.com/xe4CbsfvEB— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) March 18, 2018
Here's a look at some Carlow GAA fans best photos.
Carlow GAA Fans: A Tribute
They don't mind standing out in a crowd
Look at these four buckos, as proud as punch in the middle of Hill 16.
They are pioneers of the matchday selfie
It pays to be social media savvy in the modern age.
They enjoy a good vista
Carlow GAA fans know how to take in the finer things in life.
They are ardent students of the matchday program
Here's a picture of a Carlow fan midway through reading a program cover to cover.
They're not afraid to risk the wrath of authority in support of their county
Fair play to this self proclaimed 'Hell Raiser', who shows his pride in his county will an ill-advised pitch invasion in the 2006 Christy Ring cup final. He can fairly move for a lad in chords.
They're trailblazers in the world of fashion
Paul Pogba take note.
The blazer and jersey combo, worn with aplomb here by this Carlow man.
They don't let family rivalries get in the way
Each to their own, live and let live etc.
They are expert timekeepers
They have youth on their side
They have perfected the dejected lean
The angle, the fed up look, the hand on hip, the expertly crossed legs. This Carlow fan has honed his post defeat stance to perfection.
Though they are well able to celebrate as well
