What is the Irish name for a hurling stick?
hurley
It is a stick and ball game, played by teams of 15 on a rectangular grass pitch with H-shaped goals at each end. The stick that we use is called a ‘hurley’, or a camán in the Irish language, while the ball is called a sliotar.
What size hurling stick do I need?
As a very rough guide a six year old should use an 18-20 inch hurley. An eight year old should use a 22-24 inch hurley, a ten year old should use a 24-26 inch hurley and a 12 year old should use a 26-28 inch hurley.
How do you store hurleys?
The best place to store your Hurley is in a cool dry place with plenty of ventilation. Most houses have an ideal area like under the stairs in a hallway or a utility room. The key is the area should not be prone to dramatic heat or moisture fluctuations or direct sunlight.
How old is Irish hurling?
3000 years
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.
What is a hurl in Ireland?
A hurley or hurl or hurling stick (Irish: camán) is a wooden stick used in the Irish sports of hurling and camogie. It typically measures between 45 and 96 cm (18 to 38 inches) long with a flattened, curved bas at the end.
How long should my hurling stick be?
The distance from the ground to their wrist is the correct length. Player should be able to hold the hurley at the top and the hurley should be just touching the ground. If a player is between sizes it is still better to have the hurley too small rather than too big.
What is a hurling ball called?
Hurling is a distinctly Irish field invasion game played with a stick, called a hurley, and a ball called a sliotar.
How popular is hurling in Ireland?
Gaelic games held on to top spot as Ireland’s favourite sport(s) for the third year in a row on 24%, ahead of soccer on 14%, with rugby rounding out the top three on 13%. Soccer had been the nation’s number one for eight years in succession from 2010, when the TSSI research was first carried out.
Why choose O’Neills hurling sticks?
Hurling is Ireland’s national sport and one of the oldest games in the world. This is perfect for the game or as souvenirs and accessories to promote the Irish sport, culture and heritage. O’Neills Hurling sticks are renowned for their reliability and performance.
What is hurling?
Hurling is Ireland’s national sport and one of the oldest games in the world. This is perfect for the game or as souvenirs and accessories to promote the Irish sport, culture and heritage.
What are hurling sticks made out of?
Similar in shape to a hockey stick, the game of Hurling is played with sticks or hurleys, which are traditionally made from Ash wood and used to move the ball, known as a sliotar, which is a hard leather ball of 65mm in diameter.
Where to buy hurls?
Each hurl is unique, just as each player is unique. Where To Buy? We supply Hurls to shops all over the country. You can buy our products in Sports Direct, Lifestyle Sports, Gaa Store, and many other retailers across the country.