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Hurling Experience in Kavanaghs Bar, Freshford, Kilkenny

From€30
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1h 30m
Keeraunnagark South, Ireland

Full description

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.

Included / Excluded

  • Use of hurling helmets
  • Parking Facilities
  • Use of hurling balls
  • Toilet Facilities
  • Local Guide
  • Use of hurling sticks
  • Private transportation

Meeting point

Start Location

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed

Traveler reviews

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A Great Experience

My wife and I had 1 1/2 hour private lessons with Hurling Tours Ireland. We enjoyed the history lesson and the details about the game prior to getting out on the grass. James was an excellent and patient instructor. We enjoyed learning and practicing the basics of the game on an actual hurling field.

D7550SFkevinbAug 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Must do in Kilkenny Area

This experience is amazing. James and the experience he puts together is simply awesome. You learn the rules and history and then learn to do it for yourself. We have done this twice. Once in Kilkenny City and once meeting at the bar in Freshford. Both experiences amazing but if you have the time to go out to Freshford, it is totally worth it.

Daniel3040May 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Recommended

Very special experience for us as Dutch people. We only knew the sport from a few videos. We had a very nice morning and learned all the basic rules of hurling. It's kind of disappointing if you never did it. The girls of 12 a field away hit at least 4 times as far as us. Michael, thank you. We had a great time. Too bad the cats lost.

bendE4911YFMay 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Such a unique and special way to experience Irish culture for the whole family

This was such a unique and special way to learn about and experience Irish culture. James was fun, kind, informative and took great photos as well! The experience was fun for the whole family, including our sporty 4 year old, who has already said it was his favorite part of our trip to Ireland. Could not recommend this activity more!

W8410BAmartinecMay 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Do not miss this experience

Wonders experience Super friendly and engaging and entertaining We are new fans for the sport!

Augrad1202Apr 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
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