Hurling - Wikipedia Hurling (Irish: iománaíocht, iomáint) is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic Irish origin, played by men and women One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goals, the number of players and much terminology
What is Hurling? - Play Hurling Hurling is a fast-paced Irish stick sport played on a field between two teams, with 15 players either side, in two 35 minute halves
What is Hurling? - Experience Gaelic Games What is Hurling? Hurling is the fastest game on grass, the most skilful game in the world Furthermore, it is also one of the oldest with its traditions set in the mists of ancient Irish history The first written reference to hurling dates back to 1272 BC
Hurling | Irish, Stick Ball | Britannica Hurling was for long a game played between neighbouring clans or rival parishes with unlimited numbers of players on either side In 1884 the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in Thurles, County Tipperary, to revive and standardize hurling and other traditional Irish pastimes
Hurling - Irish Traditional Sport Played In Ireland Hurling is a traditional Irish sport that is the oldest and fastest field game in the world With a long history dating over 3000 years, hurling remains the second most popular sport in Ireland today
What Is Hurling, What Are Gaelic Sports - Matador Network Part of Ireland’s heritage, and a point of national pride, hurling is a pillar of Irish athletics It’s also gained audiences around the world Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Gaelic ball-and-stick sport that’s been entertaining the Emerald Isle for millennia
Hurling – History and Evolution - Gaa. ie Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world and is popular for at least 3000 years in Ireland with the first literary reference dating back to 1272 BC Hurling is often referenced in Irish myths and legends, the most famous of which has to be the early
Know the Game: Hurling - The Sporting Blog Know the Game: Hurling: The traditional Irish sport of hurling is tough, rough and fun to watch - but exactly how do you play it? The Sporting Blog looks at the history and rules of hurling, as well as the finer details of how to play the game