Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny

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Getting to grips with Hurling — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

At Hurling Tours Ireland, we provide a unique cultural Irish experience for visitors. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, we give guests an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture, by attempting our most ancient sport, hurling. Hurling is a game steeped in tradition and history, played with a passion and intensity that is unmatched in any other sport.

Our hurling experience in Freshford gives visitors the opportunity to experience this sport in a tradional Irish pub in the heart of the village. Here we give visitors a presentation information them of the history and rules of Hurling.

We have had visitors from many different nationalities and backgrounds fall in love with Hurling and the culture it creates in Ireland. Visitors from Canada, USA and Australia even promising to join a GAA Club when they return home, it is never too late to try new things and why not the sport that is at the heart of Irish culture and community.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hurling Tours Ireland

Ages: Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of hurling sticks
Included: Local guide
Included: Parking facilities
Included: Use of hurling helmets
Included: Toilet facilities
Included: Use of hurling balls

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Hurling Tours Ireland

one hour Admission included

Visitors will gain a unique cultural Irish experience through the native sport of hurling. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, guests will be given the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture by attempting Irelands most ancient and cultural past time.

The activity begins with an introduction to the sport inside the intense environment of a teams dressing room. You will discover the origins of the unique sport, hurling and how even in 2024 it remains the fastest field sport in the world. Many moments can occur in the dressing room on match days, things such a aggressive team talks, sweat and tears among some of the more memorable images. You can almost sense the agony and ecstacy from the dressing room upon arrival.

Once you are up to date with the basics of the game, you will be brought out to 'the field of dreams' . Here, you will be thought the basic skills of ground strike, hand pass, solo run, and hand strike and even take a shot at the goalposts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet all guest at the Dressing Room at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds before we commence the Tour.

End point

We meet all guest at the Dressing Room at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds before we commence the Tour.

Using your ticket

Tour Location: O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds, Hebron Road, Kilkenny. Postcode: R95 RX63
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Tour duration: 1 hour.
You can also book your place in our tour on WhatsApp at +353879700795 or +353877992744.