• A team comprises 15 players, or "hurlers"
• The hurley/hurl is generally 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91 cm) in length… See more

A hurling pitch is similar in some respects to a rugby pitch but larger. The grass pitch is rectangular, stretching 130–145 metres (140–160 yards) long and 80–90 m (90–100 yd) wide. There are H-shaped goalposts a… See more

Blunt injury to the larynx is an infrequent consequence of contact sports despite protective equipment and stringent rules. Hurling, one of the two national sporting games of Ireland, is seen as one of the fastest fiel… See more

Hurling is older than the recorded history of Ireland. It is thought to predate Christianity, having come to Ireland with the Celts. The earliest written references to the sport in Brehon law date from the 5th century. Seamus Ki… See more

Although many hurling clubs exist worldwide, only Ireland has a national team (although it includes only players from weaker counties in order to ensure matches are competitive). It and the Scotland shinty team have … See more

• All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
• National Hurling League
• Christy Ring Cup
• Nicky Rackard Cup… See more