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Irish Hurling -- A True Amateur Game

The game of hurling is more than just a game -- it is Ireland's national passion. But to appreciate hurling, one must look beyond the mere fact that it is a sport, because it is much more. Countering the trend towards big-money professional athletics, hurling has remained strictly amateur. It is a game played purely for the fun and history of it. It is a game woven deeply into the social fabric of the Irish people. Which is amazing when one considers just how extraordinarily dangerous the game is.

First, the basics:
Irish Hurling -- A True Amateur Game

 

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60 Minutes Sports put together a feature on hurling which was broadcast right across the United States last week. In a comprehensive clip, it profiled the sport in an introductory manner, from the top level in Croke Park right down to grass-roots.

Top stars of the game were profiled, from Henry Shefflin and Michael Rice to Zane Keenan. It highlighted the difference to top American sports, and emphasised the amateur lifestyle of the players.

All in all, it was a well put together piece. But enough from us, have a look for yourself.


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Video: The Full Hurling Feature On 60 Minute Sports

Video: The Full Hurling Feature On 60 Minute Sports

 

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Hurling isn’t just a sport in Ireland — it’s a part of the culture. The 3,000-year-old game combines skills used in hockey, lacrosse and baseball in a fast-paced competition.

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Hurling 101: Taking A Look At Ireland's Oldest Sport (Video)

 

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Supporting Moneygall GAA
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There was NO winner of last weeks Lotto jackpot for €6050 December 15th. 6 Lucky Dip winners of €30 each:



- Eimear Ryan, Drombaun



- Anthony Murphy, Kilkenny



- Denis Carroll, Moneygall



- Mairead Feighery, Busherstown



- Breda Maher, Castlweroan



- Bridget Fanning (ONLINE)



(A donation is made to Social Services each week)


Next weeks jackpot will be €6,200 and the draw will take place on TUESDAY night, December 22nd in Julia's


Thank you
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Venue changes for Stephen’s Day club action


There's been some changes to the Under 21 matches scheduled for St Stephen's Day....

The game between Portroe and Lorrha has been moved from Roscrea to Moneygall and will now throw in at 12 noon and not 2 o'clock as previously planned.

The the match between Moneygall /Clonakenny and Borris-Ileigh is changed to Roscrea...that game will get underway at 2 o'clock.

Extra time will be played at both games if required.


Venue Changes For Stephens Day Club Action | Tipp FM - the number 1 radio station for the premier county

 

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Supporting Moneygall GAA
.... has never been easier!
Fundraising Draw Results Newsletter

HelpOurClub.ie - bringing supporters home

There was NO winner of last nights Lotto jackpot for €6200 December 22nd. 6 Lucky Dip winners of €30 each:

- Tadhg Ryan, Ballybeg

- Mary Hanley, c/o Pat Coonan

- Madden Family, Lisduff

- Maura Delaney, Dunkerrin

- Mary Hanley, c/o Pat Coonan

- Ger Ryan (ONLINE)

(A weekly donation is also made to Social Services each week)

Next weeks jackpot will be €6,350 and the draw will take place on TUESDAY night, December 29th in Delaneys

Wishng all our members a Happy Christmas and thanking you for your generous support.

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Moneygall GAA Club

 

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Donoghue unveils new Galway management team
Friday, January 08, 2016

By John Fallon

New Galway hurling manager Micheal Donoghue has unveiled his management team for the coming year.

As expected Francis Forde from Turloughmore, who this year managed St Rynagh’s to reach the Offaly SHC final, is a selector along with Noel Larkin from the Meelick/Eyrecourt club.

Larkin was part of the Roscommon management led by Justin Campbell, a candidate for the Galway job, which won the Nicky Rickard Cup last year.

He was also appointed as part of the management of the Connacht hurling team for the pre-Christmas inter-provincials which were postponed.

Both Forde and Larkin are highly regarded within the county having played at various levels for Galway in addition to having lengthy careers with their clubs.

The new management met the players for the first time last night (Thursday) and will have their first training session this evening (Friday) before kicking off the season on Sunday against DCU in the Walsh Cup in Ballinasloe.

Tom French, who was strength and conditioning coach under previous manager Anthony Cunningham, will continue in that role.

Former Corofin footballer David Hanly, who has worked with the Connacht and Munster rugby squads in addition to several GAA teams, will be the physio with Dr Ian O’Connor continuing as team doctor this year.

Kit manager James ‘Tex’ Callaghan will now serve under a third manager having initially been appointed when John McIntyre was in charge and continuing for the four years of Cunningham.


GAA News | GAA.ie

 

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Home GAA Video: The Full Hurling Feature On 60 Minute Sports

Video: The Full Hurling Feature On 60 Minute Sports
Brian Barry October 15, 2015 6,976 Views


The reaction on Twitter was suitably enthusiastic.

Hat-tip to balls.ie.


Video: The Full Hurling Feature On 60 Minute Sports

 

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"Here by the Mulcaire banks I sit, mid the lovely flowers in June.
The birds are singing cheerily and the meadows in full bloom,
When on my boyhood days I think, the tears come rolling down,
For 'tis in the morning I must leave you, dear old Newport town."



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Four Questions Ahead Of The Second Weekend Of Hurling Action

Ciara O'Toole February 19, 2016


With the second weekend of hurling action about to get underway, Ciara O’Toole takes an in-depth look at some of the main questions being asked ahead of round two.



Four Questions Ahead Of The Second Weekend Of Hurling Action - Pundit Arena