As Irish people have travelled the world and settled in new places, they have brought hurling and camogie (the female equivalent to hurling) with them. Hurling may be less commonly performed in other countries, but is no less important as a piece of Irish folklore.
Hurling is played on a pitch, with the pitch being larger than a rugby pitch.
"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 at each end, formed by two posts, which are usually 6–7 metres (20–23 feet) high, set 6.5 m (21 ft) apart, and connected 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above the ground by a crossbar. A net extending behind the goal is attached to the crossbar and lower goal posts." (US Gaelic Athletic Association, n.d.)
Hurling is played on a pitch, with the pitch being larger than a rugby pitch.
"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 at each end, formed by two posts, which are usually 6–7 metres (20–23 feet) high, set 6.5 m (21 ft) apart, and connected 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above the ground by a crossbar. A net extending behind the goal is attached to the crossbar and lower goal posts." (US Gaelic Athletic Association, n.d.)
Hurling is played by two teams at a time, with 13 to 15 plays per team. Each game lasts a total of 70 minutes and has two halves. Hurling season in Ireland runs from January to March. Camogie has slightly different rules to hurling, but both are played on the same pitch.
Watch UNESO's video on hurling here!
Watch UNESO's video on hurling here!