In Gaelic games, the goalkeeper (Irish: cúl báire, báireoir) is the player responsible for defending the goal — the area between the goalposts and below the crossbar. Conceding a goal results in the attacking team being awarded three points, in contrast to the single point awarded for a score over the crossbar. The position exists in Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie, though its responsibilities and rules differ between the codes.
Originally similar in function to goalkeepers in other sports such as association football and hockey, the Gaelic games goalkeeper has, in recent years, become a more versatile and tactically significant role. Goalkeepers are now often expected to contribute to both defensive and attacking phases of play. The position is also governed by a set of rules distinct from those that apply to outfield players.
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