Hurling

Hurling is an ancient Irish team sport played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small, hard ball known as a sliotar. The objective is to score points by sending the ball into the opposing net (goal) or over the crossbar (point). Players run, scoop, strike, and protect the ball using skillful stick-work and agility, often engaging in fast-paced, physical play. Combining elements of hockey, lacrosse, and baseball, hurling emphasizes speed, precision, and teamwork, and is considered one of the fastest field sports globally, deeply rooted in Irish culture and history.