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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 9:14:17 GMT 1
In a pub in Kilkenny a few years ago,an American tourist was asking why so many kids were walking round with sticks,they found it a bit intimidating. This is the thing though. You see loads of kids and adults with the hurlies yet organised participation is weighted towards football in the main. I think that’s because there’s no barriers to football: all you need is a pair of boots and a gum shield whereas in hurling you need a stick and a helmet. Has anyone ever tried it? Apart from the helmet I have all the gear but no fucking idea; it’s so technical and hard. |
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Post by andyeastleake on Jul 22, 2024 9:40:34 GMT 1
Why are the finals in July?
From memory (& I've checked) they both used to be in September when I was (much) younger.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2024 9:51:23 GMT 1
Why are the finals in July? From memory (& I've checked) they both used to be in September when I was (much) younger. Some kind of restructuring of the system following covid I think. July is here to stay,finals used to be 1st and 3rd Sundays in September. |
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 10:03:24 GMT 1
As Hereford said, the restructured and changed the format, condensing the season a little bit as the all Ireland seemed to gone for ever and then effect the club competitions, which are equally massive. Lots of talent were in county selection and not always available for their clubs.
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jul 22, 2024 11:47:18 GMT 1
My grandad was captain of Kilkenny. I say this at any opportunity I get, as I am proud to say it 😀 Serious hurling territory. My father in law turned out for Cork a few times, lost his front teeth and emigrated to Yorkshire. He became a leading light in schoolboy rugby league, managing the schoolboy tours to France and Australia. He used to say RL was a breeze next to hurling. Very similar story mate. Grandad born and lived Kilkenny, I never knew him with real teeth, emigrated to Yorkshire, Hecky, played rugby to a pretty decent level whilst working the mill. He was a gentle giant. Ended up tending to the gardens at Holy Spirit in Hecky for most of his last 10-15 years. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Jul 22, 2024 13:23:31 GMT 1
Great sport this and my goodness one would need to be fit to play it for sure ! A good old way to shake of a Sunday afternoon hangover and ta for the heads up perardua... Great Final and congratulations to Clare on their success today ! 🏆 And The Camogie Women as well 28901... I well remember attending a game in Ballycastle in 1997 - a local championship game between McQuillian Ballycastle Camogies and nearby Loughguile Camogies and it ended out a RIOT between them all on the pitch battering their iron face protectors with their Hurley sticks and The Referee ended up abandoning the game no less ! 😬 🤭 A quick shower thereafter and 30 of the prettiest and slimmest girls on the planet were all drinking happily together in The Boyd Arms Bar in The Diamond area of Ballycastle - all indulging in great craic and banter with each other and others like maself and knocking back The Guinness as if it was going outta fashion so they were... It was hard to believe that they were involved in a serious brawl an hour or so before... Very competitive and passionate they are, but also very friendly and sociable as well after the event is done... Great old sport indeed - and just 16 miles to The South and South-West of me it takes place in Counties Antrim, Derry and Donegal ! 🏑 ⚽️ 🏑 👍 |
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 15:15:44 GMT 1
I remember a football game a few years back that was delayed starting because they were fighting in the tunnel before the match! They all came out and a few already had bloodied shirts. As you know you match up on the throw in and just as the ref was about to launch the ball, there were a few one on one scraps developing across the pitch.
The ref knew what was coming so he walked off and the next thing is each bloke is having it out with his opposite number. This is live on tv and the commentator just says they need to let off a little steam!
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