Hurling has been played for over 3,000 years and is considered to be the world's fastest team field game. The object of the game is for players to use a wooden stick (called a hurley) to hit a small ball (called a sliotar) between the opponent's goalposts. Over the crossbar for one point, or under the crossbar into a net for one goal, which is equivalent to three points. The sliotar can be caught in the hand and carried for not more than four steps, struck in the air, or struck on the ground with the hurley. It can be kicked or slapped with an open hand (the hand pass) for short-range passing. A player who wants to carry the ball for more than four steps has to bounce or balance the sliotar on the end of the stick and the ball can only be handled twice while in his possession.
We all attended the Derry vs. Armagh game this Wednesday, July 17th at Owenbeg Park in Dungiven, Northern Ireland. Derry beat Armagh 19-16. Enjoy the pictures and videos.
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Derry vs. Armagh
Owenbeg Park, Dungiven |
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Derry vs. Armagh
Owenbeg Park, Dungiven |
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Derry vs. Armagh
Owenbeg Park, Dungiven |
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Derry vs. Armagh
Owenbeg Park, Dungiven |
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Derry vs. Armagh
Owenbeg Park, Dungiven |
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