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Hurling Tour – Kavanagh’s Bar
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
At Hurling Tours Ireland, we provide a unique cultural Irish experience for visitors. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, we give guests an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture, by attempting our most ancient sport, hurling. Hurling is a game steeped in tradition and history, played with a passion and intensity that is unmatched in any other sport.
Our hurling experience in Freshford gives visitors the opportunity to experience this sport in a tradional Irish pub in the heart of the village. Here we give visitors a presentation information them of the history and rules of Hurling.
We have had visitors from many different nationalities and backgrounds fall in love with Hurling and the culture it creates in Ireland. Visitors from Canada, USA and Australia even promising to join a GAA Club when they return home, it is never too late to try new things and why not the sport that is at the heart of Irish culture and community.
What's Included
- Use of hurling helmets
- Parking Facilities
- Use of hurling balls
- Toilet Facilities
- Local Guide
- Use of hurling sticks
- Private transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Kavanagh's Bar in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Visitors will gain a unique cultural Irish experience through the native sport of hurling. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, guests will be given the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture by attempting Irelands most ancient and cultural past time.
The activity begins with an introduction to the sport in a traditional Irish countrystyle pub in the heart of the picturesque village of Freshford. you will discover the origins of the unique sport, hurling and how even in 2024 it remains the fastest field sport in the world.
Once you are up to date with the basics of the game you will be brought to the beautiful green area within the square. Here, you will be thought the basic skills of ground strike, hand pass, solo run, and hand strike.
Afterwards, you are more than welcome to return to the pub to enjoy a well earned drink in a traditional Irish setting.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Hurling Tours Ireland
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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