02 October 2015 |
Irish Culture
‘It’s More than a game, It’s who you are’…Watch 60 Minutes to learn more about Hurling!
by Orla Spencer
Hurling is an outdoor team sport of ancient Irish origin, managed by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is enjoyed around Ireland by young and old and the bigger games are televised on national TV. There is huge skill involved with the game which players master from a young age, starting as young as 5 or 6.
The popular US TV show 60 Minutes, will share the sport of hurling to the American nation on Thursday the 6th October. The interview features President Michael D Higgins and former players including Donal Óg Cusack who says ‘It’s More than a game, It’s who you are’. The full programme will be broadcast on Tuesday 6 October.
Would you like to experience hurling as part of your Ireland vacation? Then get in touch with us today and we can handle all the arrangements!
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