Hurling Experience in Kavanaghs Bar, Freshford, Kilkenny

5.0 (37 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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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 32 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hurling Tours Ireland

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of hurling sticks
Included: Parking Facilities
Included: Toilet Facilities
Included: Use of hurling helmets
Included: Local Guide
Included: Use of hurling balls

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

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 in a traditional Irish countrystyle pub in the heart of the picturesque village of Freshford. you will discover the origins of the unique sport, hurling and how even in 2024 it remains the fastest field sport in the world. Once you are up to date with the basics of the game you will be brought to the beautiful green area within the square. Here, you will be thought the basic skills of ground strike, hand pass, solo run, and hand strike. Afterwards, you are more than welcome to return to the pub to enjoy a well earned drink in a traditional Irish setting.