they’re in the National Museum of Ireland and they have been radiocarbon dated to tell us that hurling was happening in the 15th century. “They’re made of cow hair and matted horse hair.

Niall Corcoran is another with a dual connection, albeit in his case longer lasting. A former under-21 hurler and senior ...

After centuries of nonstop play in many communities in Ireland, hurling began dying out early in the 19th century, with the game continuing only in rural pockets. A young hurling player checking ...

In a tight game, where the hurling was of the highest order and ... The final score was Limerick 4-0, Tipperary 3-1. The Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells ...