The use of provinces as divisions of political power was supplanted by the system of counties after the Norman invasion. In modern times clusters of counties have been attributed to certain provinces but these clusters have no legal status. They are today seen mainly in a sporting context, as Ireland's four professional rugby teams play under the names of the provinces, and the Gaelic Athletic Association has separate Provincial councils and Provincial championships.
The use of provinces as divisions of political power was supplanted by the system of counties after the Norman invasion In modern times clusters of counties have been attributed to certain provinces but these clusters have no legal status They are today seen mainly in a sporting context as Ireland's four professional rugby teams play under the names of the provinces and the Gaelic Athletic Association has separate Provincial councils and Provincial championships