History of hurling

Week 1
history of hurling

Hurling was believed to have been brought by the Celts to Ireland in 500Bc. The acceptance of the game in Ireland has changed rapidly through the centuries. In the 13th century Hurling was banned throughout Ireland because of it's viciousness then in the 18th century the game was said to be in its golden generation. In 1884 the Gaelic athletic association was set up in Hayes hotel in Thurles county Tipperary by a number of people including Thomas croke (who now has a stadium named after him). This association includes the sports Hurling ,Gaelic and handball although you may think the Women's version of Hurling (Camogie) is part of the GAA it isn't it is part of the Camogie association.