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Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny

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1h 30m
Kilkenny, 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 sticks
  • Local guide
  • Parking facilities
  • Use of hurling helmets
  • Toilet facilities
  • Use of hurling balls
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

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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 inside the intense environment of a teams dressing room. You will discover the origins of the unique sport, hurling and how even in 2024 it remains the fastest field sport in the world. Many moments can occur in the dressing room on match days, things such a aggressive team talks, sweat and tears among some of the more memorable images. You can almost sense the agony and ecstacy from the dressing room upon arrival. Once you are up to date with the basics of the game, you will be brought out to 'the field of dreams' . Here, you will be thought the basic skills of ground strike, hand pass, solo run, and hand strike and even take a shot at the goalposts.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

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
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Traveler reviews

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Amazing experience, 10...

Amazing experience, 10 out of 10. Michael and his son, Charlie were great instructors and historians of the game. Definitely made learning a bit about hurling and testing out a few skills a ton of fun. Highlight of our trip.

Lucas_NJul 11, 2026VIATOR

Hurling Fun

We had an exciting time learning all about hurling and getting to practice the basics. We are a family of 15 and even our little ones were able to participate. A great activity.

909pamelakJul 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent Experience!

This hurling experience was awesome! Our family of four, including two young adult daughters, loved the entire experience! We knew nothing about hurling before this experience, but now we are wanting to follow the games next season! We enjoyed learning the history of the game, the drills James taught, and the fun competition played between family members! We laughed a lot! So so fun!! Highly recommend!!

Road446334Jul 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great!

We had a great intro to hurling with Michael. He was knowledgeable and personable and a great coach. He kept it interesting for the full 90 min and we learned a lot about the sport.

Melissa_MJul 3, 2026VIATOR

Great experience!

We had such a great time trying this new sport!! Great experience all around!

carolinecU8958ANJul 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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