Allyn Street alum Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Akron Celtic Guards Hurling ClubUnless you're from Ireland, you've probably never seen this sport before. People are more likely to know the rules of Harry Potter's fictional Quidditch game than hurling, a sport that's been around for centuries -- if not millennia -- on the other side of the Atlantic. The easiest way to describe hurling is, it's a cross between ice hockey meets rugby meets soccer, with a little baseball thrown in there,First-timers notice right away this is a sport that's hard to pin down -- maybe because every time the ball is in play, a throng of men clash sticks, legs and shoulders to scoop it up and send it downfield.Hurling is one of the fastest and most skilful field games in the world. It is an ancient Gaelic sport, played long before thecoming of Christianity. The earliest written record of the game is contained in the Brehon Laws of the fifth century. The firstgreat hurling hero was Setanta whose legendary adventures are known to most Irish children. The game was banned by theStatutes of Kilkenny because of its popularity with the Normans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear the brown roo Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 i did a lot of hurling outside the sun on exchange street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 did a lot of hurling outside the sun on exchange street Does that mean we all get Varsity A jackets now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Akron Celtic Guards Hurling ClubUnless you're from Ireland, you've probably never seen this sport before. People are more likely to know the rules of Harry Potter's fictional Quidditch game than hurling, a sport that's been around for centuries -- if not millennia -- on the other side of the Atlantic. The easiest way to describe hurling is, it's a cross between ice hockey meets rugby meets soccer, with a little baseball thrown in there,First-timers notice right away this is a sport that's hard to pin down -- maybe because every time the ball is in play, a throng of men clash sticks, legs and shoulders to scoop it up and send it downfield.Hurling is one of the fastest and most skilful field games in the world. It is an ancient Gaelic sport, played long before thecoming of Christianity. The earliest written record of the game is contained in the Brehon Laws of the fifth century. The firstgreat hurling hero was Setanta whose legendary adventures are known to most Irish children. The game was banned by theStatutes of Kilkenny because of its popularity with the Normans.I couldn't agree more about this. As I type this, I'm looking at a generally unused hurlee and sliotar that sit in the corner of my office.We could get in a league with other schools that play this .. you have to figure that Fordham, BC, Iona .. maybe Manhattan have club teams.I've had the opportunity to witness this sport in person one time @ in County Galway .. B flight adult level, and it is AWESOME. It's not a game that you can pick up as an adult since there are some instinctual behaviors that if you don't have them, you might get killed. But talk about a fast pace game that requires athleticism, quickness, endurance and precise hand eye coordination.Hurlers (all amateurs by the way) are probably the toughest athletes in the world, IMO.I have a list of sporting events that I have to take in live before I go to the dirt nap. Among them was a Ryder Cup, which I crossed off last year (Thanks to KF.lasher!). Final Four would be cool .. but attending the All Ireland Hurling championship is the top thing on my list. Wifey and I are hoping that it might fall close to the Ryder Cup next September so we could grab both events on a weeklong trip.Great post ASA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyn Street alum Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 the boys are on the pitch, with the hurling going on...the Celtic Guards Hurling Club, at Erie Island school field, off Copley Rd, tell the nancy rugby boys to wear a nice dress....Sundays at 1pmbring a helmet and guts and courage, and your priests' phone number, you'll need 'em all call for info-330-773-8437 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 That post makes my week. I'll not be making it either of the next 2 Sundays, but early July, I'll be down for a visit .. must say I'll be watching the first time down .. but this is definitely in my future.Do the Celtic Guard have a wee ones program? How young can we start them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAlumn Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Allyn Street alum wrote:the boys are on the pitch, with the hurling going on...the Celtic Guards Hurling Club, at Erie Island school field, off Copley Rd, tell the nancy rugby boys to wear a nice dress....Sundays at 1pm I checked at Ticketmaster and couldn't find this event listed. Can you buy tickets the day of the match - game - meet - whatever? I'm old enough that my playing days are over, but I could definately be a spectator. Does Can't State have a squad, if so I'll bet (ready for this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyn Street alum Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Our Akron Celtic Guards Hurling club has a Lake Erie perch fry Feb 10th 6pm Hibernian's Pub 940 Kenmore Blvd Akron. If you would like to find out about Ireland's National Sport, enjoy the best perch fry, "The Mickey's" Celtic rock band, and videos of the sport....no nancies need apply , it's a tough sport, 1 out of 20 can make it...challenge on ? THE IRISH SPIRIT LIVES ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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