Dude this was so helpful bc Im doing an assignment in school on ireland and rn im doing Ireland's culture. And it asks for major sports in Ireland, so I was like "Oh ima look up on youtube how to play hurling" and now I have a ton of information on the sport. Thanks!
Hurling is one of the best game in the world I from cork and I'm assuming the your from dublin so I have to say this cork are better and keep doing videos there helping me with the basics
I'm a bit older. And, an American of Gaelic decent. But I really want to learn to play this game. But I have a question. As an American of Scots/Irish decent. Would it be disrespectful to my ancestors to make a hurley out of an American wood, such as, Ironwood? It's the wood primarily used by our woodland tribes of the eastern united states. That or, hickory? Both very strong and durable woods.
Don't overthink it mate. Ash is preferred wood, but if you have a hardwood with similar weight and strength it should be fine. you'd be surprised how much the flex during the strike. Also it's the right weight. Too heavy a hurl will be hard on your wrists. The swing is predominately in the wrists. I have heard of gus here in Ireland starting to make hurls from Bamboo, for sustainability
@@maceire64 I do have a tendency to overthink things. LoL Thanks for the reply and will stop overthinking it. I thought of Hickory because it's what we use for our baseball bats. Sooo. I've never worked with Ash, so might be interesting. Now to see where I can find a nice piece.
Just learned about a game with a version still played after 3000 years! This is very tribal and evolving slowly. Very brutal still. But as a voluntary means to community spirit it has it's place. If the hurler restrains physical injury towards other hurlers the game has more sport. There needs be an elimination of vengence replaced with honour. Watching Irish Hurley I'm surprised more players aren't hospitalized. 😷👍
It's only pain, big deal. If you don't learn how to cope with pain you turn out weak. If you keep trying to soften everything, eventually boxing is going to be two guys in the ring playing Go Fish.
McBows N'Arrows It depends on where you plan to store your hurl. If you choose to use a wooden hurl, you’ll need to maintain the moisture level for the hurls elasticity. If the wood dries out, then it’s more prone to breakage. I use a fiberglass hurl because I live in an apartment with no access to a garden and a wooden hurl would dry out in my apartment.
Just read the GAA site : history and evolution of Hurling. 1884 is correct in that Micheal Cusak founded the Gailec Athletic Association and began to standardize the rules and regulations of today's sport. 😷👍 The game dates back before the Roman conquest by a millenia.
Dude this was so helpful bc Im doing an assignment in school on ireland and rn im doing Ireland's culture. And it asks for major sports in Ireland, so I was like "Oh ima look up on youtube how to play hurling" and now I have a ton of information on the sport. Thanks!
i remember watching you when i was new to hurling and now im the best in my club you helped me a lot
I'm in Toronto watching this before playing for the first time! can wait to try it, great video!
it doesn't matter which way you rise up the ball, it depends on preference .
Also if you are running it’s a little bit easier to jab lift so you can keep running
Thanks so much for the intro! Very clear.
How does the rest of the world not know about this?! This sport looks amazing
Much love, this sport is so interesting, and you look like a genuine nice dude
Thanks!, tomorrow I'm joining hurling and I really needed this
Thanks for your help
Hurling is one of the best game in the world I from cork and I'm assuming the your from dublin so I have to say this cork are better and keep doing videos there helping me with the basics
good video... thanks david... im quite bad at hurling but this video is helping me to improve!!!!
That's great, Glenn! So glad that my video helped you!
I play hurling and i am in IRELAND and dublin
This helped me so much thank you
That's great to hear, Ellie!
Go raibh maith agat an oiread sin David a míníodh go maith!☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
Thanks David I've learned a lot :)
+McBows N'Arrows Glad you liked it :)
I'm a bit older. And, an American of Gaelic decent. But I really want to learn to play this game. But I have a question.
As an American of Scots/Irish decent. Would it be disrespectful to my ancestors to make a hurley out of an American wood, such as, Ironwood?
It's the wood primarily used by our woodland tribes of the eastern united states. That or, hickory? Both very strong and durable woods.
Don't overthink it mate. Ash is preferred wood, but if you have a hardwood with similar weight and strength it should be fine. you'd be surprised how much the flex during the strike. Also it's the right weight. Too heavy a hurl will be hard on your wrists. The swing is predominately in the wrists. I have heard of gus here in Ireland starting to make hurls from Bamboo, for sustainability
@@maceire64 I do have a tendency to overthink things. LoL Thanks for the reply and will stop overthinking it. I thought of Hickory because it's what we use for our baseball bats. Sooo. I've never worked with Ash, so might be interesting. Now to see where I can find a nice piece.
Thanks so much I needed to learn to try and join a hurlin team
Glad I could help!
Thx I no so much about hurling now!!!!!!!!
suzanne uysal So glad to hear it, Suzanne!
where did you get that type of hurling grip?
Just learned about a game with a version still played after 3000 years! This is very tribal and evolving slowly. Very brutal still. But as a voluntary means to community spirit it has it's place. If the hurler restrains physical injury towards other hurlers the game has more sport. There needs be an elimination of vengence replaced with honour. Watching Irish Hurley I'm surprised more players aren't hospitalized. 😷👍
It's only pain, big deal. If you don't learn how to cope with pain you turn out weak. If you keep trying to soften everything, eventually boxing is going to be two guys in the ring playing Go Fish.
@@JackSilver1410 I played a bit of football in high school. That was go fish compared to hurling😏
Good video really liked it man
+Sean Darmody Thanks Sean!
I like ur music
great vid, even better without that irritating whistling type music in the background!!
What song is it that is in the background
I’m Irish and I play hurling
Which is better plastic or wood hurl?
McBows N'Arrows It depends on where you plan to store your hurl. If you choose to use a wooden hurl, you’ll need to maintain the moisture level for the hurls elasticity. If the wood dries out, then it’s more prone to breakage. I use a fiberglass hurl because I live in an apartment with no access to a garden and a wooden hurl would dry out in my apartment.
Wooden. The plastic ones are shite!
ash hurley is better anyyy day of the week in ireland we fuckin hate the fiberglass hurleys
Tipperary I’m from tipp aswell 👍🏻
What club did you play for
Ryan McCloskey I played for Whitehall Colmcille in Dublin
+Play Hurling Whitehall is the best camogie
+aisling o' kane I agree. Whitehall Colmcille is the best!
Play Hurling up vincent’s
Are you gonna do more?
Yep! I'm planning on publishing a series of hurling 101 videos. Any specific video you're interested in seeing?
Play Hurling Specifics about rules and the field layout would be great!
Play Hurling ye rules and history
mrwhatsmyname3x4 Junatonka Thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely add those ideas to my list of videos coming out soon.
LOVE IT!
cool cool
It isn't 3 things it's 4 the helmet
Good video
I repel cúltecs
go raibh maith agat
Its NOT a hurl Its a Hurley like that lad in Lost
MrTonyheaney in different parts they say hurl. Hurley is more of a tralee type of slang.
Just FYI hurling was first introduced in 1884 so just nearly150 years old
Dower Agri vids it was originated 3000 years ago
Just read the GAA site : history and evolution of Hurling. 1884 is correct in that Micheal Cusak founded the Gailec Athletic Association and began to standardize the rules and regulations of today's sport. 😷👍
The game dates back before the Roman conquest by a millenia.
its not hurl its a hurley...
Most people will say hurl though
Cian Crowe
no...
If you're going to be that way it's a camán...
random ur gay for calling it a hurley
oh shut up
Get a proper ash Hurley with two bands the proper way
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It’s a hurley not a hurl
It's either one really
It's called a hurley not a hurl
A true Irishman calls it a hurl.
I wanna hurl.
No we don’t
In certain parts of Ireland it's called a hurl and in other parts a hurley. I'm from Cork where it's called a hurley.