Hurling Tours Ireland - O'Loughlin Gaels: An Insight into the Fastest Field Game in the World
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93 Ratings
Kilkenny
Experience the thrill of Hurling, the fastest field game in the world, with O'Loughlin Gaels. Join our 1-hour tour in Kilkenny City, where you'll learn about the history and evolution of Hurling, and even try your hand at the basic skills. Immerse yourself in Irish culture!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hurling Tours Ireland - At O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds, guests will get the opportunity to learn about Hurling and also experience playing the sport on a Hurling pitch.
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

This Hurling Tour lasts for 1 hour and consists of a presentation to visitors detailing the sport. It explores the historical journey of Hurling and its transformation into today’s fastest field sport globally. All this learning takes place in a Hurling team’s changing room in Kilkenny City, providing guests with an intimate and vivid experience. After familiarizing themselves with the basic rules of the game, we guide the tourists onto the field to try some simple skills. This hands-on portion of the tour has proven to be the crowd’s favourite, as guests relish the experience of diving into Irish culture.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club
Hebron Road
We meet all guest at the Dressing Room at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds before we commence the Tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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732shawns
Oct 19, 2023
Hurling is such fun! - This is an amazing experience. All skill levels! James made sure we mastered a few moves. He stops and takes pictures of you. Also movies of your new moves. You get such fun and a lasting memory. Don't hesitate to book this!!
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469stefaniel
Oct 16, 2023
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - James was an exceptional “coach” and teacher! He was patient and encouraging. We arrived with no hurling experience. James explained key aspects of the game. Demonstrated and taught us techniques and then had us practice these techniques. My husband and I are in our mid/late 40s and believe me when I say “if I can do it then anyone can do it!” A truly unique experience that will be a top highlight of our vacation to Ireland. James also took great photos and videos so we can show our teenagers when we return to the United States. I wish I could give this MORE than 5 stars!
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Meander48434579595
Oct 16, 2023
Amazing experience!!!! - We were a group of 43 French students 15-18 yrs old and 4 adult supervisors and we had an amazing experience. Coaches and staff were so attentive and brought lots of fun to this very cultural experience. We also had lunch in the clubhouse. Food and staff were excellent.
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Daniel_l
Sep 4, 2023
Great experience, a must do to understand Irish sports culture - What a great experience and way to understand the Irish sports culture! Not just for sports people but a must for sports people. This is considered the fastest game on foot and a major part of Irish culture. The game incorporates skills that are used in baseball, golf, hockey, lacrosse, field hockey and more! James is fantastic in explaining not just the game but the history and culture. Hosted in Kilkenny, which is a great town to visit, the home of Hurling. Take the time to do it, I’ll do it again for sure.
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Z8981qfamyv
Aug 9, 2023
So much fun! Great family activity! - Our family (2 adults, 11y old daughter & 9y old son) did a hurling clinic with James & Charlie and had a blast! Good info and instruction at the start and lots of fun on the field! It was great to not just hear about hurling but to actually experience it! Highly recommend this experience.
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Annedaniellsonly
Jul 26, 2023
Family friendly fun - Fun, good basics, family-friendly, Glad we tried it, and we then went home to watch the All-Ireland final. I'd love a rule book for this zany, fast sport.
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Michelleo171717
Jul 13, 2023
Great outing for active families! - This was such an awesome experience for our active, sports-loving family. James did an awesome job teaching us about Ireland’s national sport and coaching us in hurling drills. One of our favorite parts of the trip. Highly, highly recommend. Go Cats!
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Sandy
Jun 30, 2023
YES. You should try Hurling! - James was awesome today! Family of four (kids 10 & 12) had a great time. Brief History of hurling and hurling culture in Kilkenny (hurling is taken very seriously in Kilkenny). Then out to the pitch for a hands on hurling experience. By the end we were scoring goals and our whole group had a great time.
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Jessicadb3070rc
Jun 28, 2023
Amazing experience! - I cannot speak more highly of our experience with James, and the experience he provided; teaching our group about the sport of Hurling! We were in Ireland (from USA) for 10 days, and this was easily a highlight of my entire family. James was fantastic at teaching us all the basics of the sport (ages 6, 10 and 4 adults), and we walked away with a new passion for a sport we had not known much about prior to meeting James and scheduling this experience. James did a fantastic job at explaining the sport, the history and the deep routes it has Ireland. He easily transferred his passion for the sport to my two boys who after grabbing two hurling sticks while in Kilkenny, have not put them down since. James did a fantastic job also instructing the adults in the group, and even offered to take some very memorable videos of us during our lesson. Thank you very much to James for teaching us to love a game we had not known much about, and being one of the highlights of our trip! Our group of 6 would highly recommend this experience to anyone who appreciates history, a love for sports but more importantly some family fun!
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Dede1024
Jun 16, 2023
Everyone must learn hurling! - James was a great instructor. You could feel his love of the game with each instruction. We left with a new appreciation for Hurling. We were booked for a tour but were the only ones. He contacted us and had us join a tour group's lesson. So much more fun in a group. I recommend this to everyone!
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