Vcool Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I caught this on TV late night the other day, and can't believe I had never heard of it before. It is such a ridiculous sport. I don't even know how to explain it, so here is a video And here's the wiki page for it with some of the rules etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling So.. am I the only one who had never heard of this? Is it big elsewhere? It seems like it would be worth watching more often....
CaptainQuintero Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 We play it at school in the UK and Ireland, normally alongside field hockey
Cohiba Stevie Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I hope your comment about it being ridiculous is meant in jest... I have played hurling my whole life for several clubs, it's one of the most demanding and dangerous field sports, not to mention the fastest. It's massive in Ireland and various other countries play and have national teams.
Vcool Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 Maybe ridiculous isn't the right word. It isn't to be ridiculed, but its just absolutely crazy. If someone came to me before I had seen it, I would think they were kidding. Having seen it, it's not a joke in any sense. Maybe incredible is a better word...
Jefferson Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Interesting, I've never heard of it before. It did look like it would be more fun to watch than some sports out there.
Wang Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I had a roommate in highschool that kept his hurley by his bed and hit me with it every time I was snoring
shiva13 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I caught this on TV late night the other day, and can't believe I had never heard of it before. It is such a ridiculous sport. I don't even know how to explain it, so here is a video And here's the wiki page for it with some of the rules etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling So.. am I the only one who had never heard of this? Is it big elsewhere? It seems like it would be worth watching more often.... Its a religion here in Ireland man. The all ireland championship is the showcase of the sport played every year. Follow it online, you'd love it. I'm by no means an expert but i admire the players bigitme. Its hard to believe these days but they are all amatuers. Proper laying themselves on the line for the love of their game/county.
orangedog Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Proper laying themselves on the line for the love of their game/county. Such a huge aspect that I miss in most sports anymore. It may be one of the reasons we're starting to see more and more of the Crown-centric, Euro, and historically smaller sports pick up traction in the US - i.e. rugby, field hockey, etc.
Jeremy Festa Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Love hurling! It is a ninja sport! My wife's from Clones, Co. Monaghan. As such I love the looks I get here in Oz when I take the hurley and sliotar, my father-in-law gave me, down the park for a whack.
RageSto Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 That's insane. I can't even comprehend the quickness and hand-eye coordination required to play the game well. Much respect to anyone who can. I'll have to see if I can catch a match sometime.
Cohiba Stevie Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Love hurling! It is a ninja sport! My wife's from Clones, Co. Monaghan. As such I love the looks I get here in Oz when I take the hurley and sliotar, my father-in-law gave me, down the park for a whack. Legend!
TheBaron Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 You want the definition of 'tough'? Watch a hurling game. The skill is incredible and the players tough as nails. And to think these guys aren't paid as professionals. Ridiculous. Puts the overpaid, diving football (soccer) brigade to shame. What a spectacle to watch at Croke Park. On Tipp!
ndtoronto Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Hurling is a great game, we started up a GAA club here in Halifax last year. Mostly ex pats but a few thrown in from Canada for good measure. Our city newspaper had an article on us last year. This is the online version. I was featured on the front page of the paper playing Gaelic Football in the print version http://thechronicleh...ow-hurley-burly Come on the Lilly Whites!
poorman Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Knew this was about the sport... but when I saw the title all I could think of was a thread about the after effects of cheap whiskey
ckearns Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 A mans sport without a doubt and one of the last remaining few. My Father's family were legendary hurlers from Antrim. Their 7-a-side team was never beat. Reading this thread brings back a lot of great memories of hearing my Dad talk about the old days. Go On Antrim!... and Up Derry!
Cohiba Stevie Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 A mans sport without a doubt and one of the last remaining few. My Father's family were legendary hurlers from Antrim. Their 7-a-side team was never beat. Reading this thread brings back a lot of great memories of hearing my Dad talk about the old days. Go On Antrim!... and Up Derry! Wow! Interesting story mate, I'm from Antrim myself.
Hamlon Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 'Hurling' has different meaning here in AUS. .. which is also somewhat of a national sport, right? Haven't heard of this hurling before. Super cool, super crazy but in a good way. That's the kind of odd sports I wish we'd done in school. We played ultimate frisbee, pffff.
mash Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 So, after watching the video my question is, what aren't you allowed to do?
stargazer14 Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Lawyers would have a field day with that sport in the U.S. No pun intended.
AlohaStyle Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Sweet video, looks awesome! Bet that feels good to get whacked in the face with the "stick!" So I take it the traditional "tough guys" don't wear helmets... kind of like hockey where it took awhile to catch on wearing helmets?
markmurase Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I was lucky enough attend a Hurling match when we visited Ireland in 2009. Something I've always wanted to do. It's a fantastic game to watch - very fast moving. It's a hard game - those guys are a tough as they come. I would have loved to attend the All-Ireland final at Crooke Park in Dublin, but no chance for an Aussie visitor. Crooke Park has a capacity of over 82,00 and it's sold-out for the All Ireland final. Only members of Hurling Clubs get seats, and even then you have to go into a draw to get one! They're absolutely passionate about Hurling. Cheers to all our Irish forum members, Mark
stogieluver Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Never heard of the sport before now, but that is unreal! I think that could be a huge hit on US tv is we could learn the rules. LOL.
Rushman Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Hurling is awesome. Simply one of the coolest sports involving a ball and stick of some sort.
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