the fastest field sport in the world comes to boston
Hurling has been played for the past 3,000 years.
What is hurling, you might ask?
Well, hurling is a popular outdoor team game which is administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association - and also happens to be the fastest field sport in the world. Which makes it really fun to watch as a spectator while simultaneously being especially difficult to keep up with when you have no ideas what the rules are.
This past weekend, Fenway Park in Boston was the place to be for hurling fanatics, or really big fans of Ireland and drinking beer on a Sunday.
The hurling tournament comprised of four teams that played three games, and the winner of the third game was the overall winner of the tournament itself.
The first game was Galway versus Dublin with Galway emerging victoriously, the second was Tipperary versus Clare with Clare squeaking out an amazingly close victory, and the final game was Galway versus Clare - but sadly my ride home was calling my name so I was unable to stay to see it through to the end.
Sitting in the packed stands amidst a bunch of enthusiastic fans, some who knew the rules and some who didn't, while the announcer broadcasted his Irish brogue to everyone in attendance made me feel like I was back in Ireland. And since the tickets for the tournament were $25 and significantly cheaper than airfare all the way to Ireland would be, that was good enough for me.
For now at least.
Cheers,
Katie
What is hurling, you might ask?
Well, hurling is a popular outdoor team game which is administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association - and also happens to be the fastest field sport in the world. Which makes it really fun to watch as a spectator while simultaneously being especially difficult to keep up with when you have no ideas what the rules are.
This past weekend, Fenway Park in Boston was the place to be for hurling fanatics, or really big fans of Ireland and drinking beer on a Sunday.
The hurling tournament comprised of four teams that played three games, and the winner of the third game was the overall winner of the tournament itself.
The first game was Galway versus Dublin with Galway emerging victoriously, the second was Tipperary versus Clare with Clare squeaking out an amazingly close victory, and the final game was Galway versus Clare - but sadly my ride home was calling my name so I was unable to stay to see it through to the end.
Sitting in the packed stands amidst a bunch of enthusiastic fans, some who knew the rules and some who didn't, while the announcer broadcasted his Irish brogue to everyone in attendance made me feel like I was back in Ireland. And since the tickets for the tournament were $25 and significantly cheaper than airfare all the way to Ireland would be, that was good enough for me.
For now at least.
Cheers,
Katie
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