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Hurling is one of Ireland's two main national sports, the other being Gaelic Football. Hurling is the most unique of the two. For centuries it has been part of Irish culture. The founding of the Gaelic Athletic Association(GAA) in 1884, was done to promote Hurling and other Irish sports more widely and to have them more organised. The GAA has very strong Irish cultural aspects going well beyond the sports it looks after. Irish music, Irish dancing, the Irish language and other things are all promoted by the GAA. For the nationalist people of Ireland, it is seen as a very patriotic organisation, and so not as popular with the unionist people who would have a stronger passion for British cultural things. The complexities of all of this are too wide ranging to give here.
Hurling has a huge significance in Ireland and its main final and the Gaelic Football final, which are both played on separate Sundays in September, are the two largest sporting events in Ireland. Irish people all over the world take a great interest in these two sports, as one of the ways of maintaining and expressing their Irish identity. GAA clubs have been founded in many parts of the world where large Irish communities live. Irish people at home and abroad seen wearing sports shirts are often wearing the shirts of their home club or county.
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What do people do for fun in the Irish culture?
we have a celei or play hurling/camogie Irish dancing go to the pub.
Which is a traditional Irish sport?
hurling
Irish Gaelic name for hurling stick?
The Irish Gaelic name for hurling stick is camán (hurling stick). A camóg (camogie stick) is somewhat smaller and is used by women in the game of camogie
How do you say hurling in Irish Gaelic?
iománaíocht
What sports do the Irish do?
Gaelic football, camogie, hurling.
What is the Irish Gaelic word for hurling?
iomáint / iománaíocht
Which Irish sport has close links to the Scottish game Shinty?
Hurling. It is believed Shinty originated from Hurling, after Irish people moved to Scotland. The games have similarities and matches with a compromise set of rules are played between Shinty teams and Hurling teams.
What material can be used to make hurling?
A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.A hurley used in the Irish sport of Hurling, is made from the Ash tree. This is the origins of the term "The clash of the ash" when referring to the sport.
Which county won the 2007 all Ireland in Irish hurling?
Kilkenny won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 2007.
What made hurling so popular in in other countries?
Hurling is been made popular in other countries through the migration of the Irish.
Is soccer an Irish sport?
No, but it is very popular in Ireland. Gaelic Football and Hurling are the two main Irish sports.
When do Irish people learn hurling?
Most Irish parents start introducing the sport as soon as the child can hold a hurley.
