Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny
Full description
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
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
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
Wonderful experience, skills, history, and some fun competition!
We started our experience with a message from the owner asking if we could move our afternoon time earlier in the day to avoid incoming weather. As we were travelling, it wasn't feasible, but they were able to move us to the following morning when the weather broke. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to be met by the owner's brother and nephew who were helping out. Michael was a retired Hurler and with his son Charlie we started the experience. They taught us the basics, provided history and let us run drills. They gave us a few competitions with the skills we were learning and answered any questions we had. The day turned out perfectly and we cannot thank James, Michael and Charlie for their flexibility and the experience they provided. My daughter and her boyfriend are already planning on purchasing Hurls (Hurleys) to use at home and to keep practicing. Thanks for a great time and for sharing your knowledge and expertise. It was also great to talk to you about your Hurling career!
Brilliant afternoon outing!
What a fun break in between castles and museums for our family of adults and older teen girls! James is a wonderful teacher, and even the unathletic among us had a fantastic time learning some hurling skills. Highly recommended for anyone wanting something fun and different on their vacation!
Pure fun
Went here with several other couples not knowing a great deal regarding the sport, James introduced us to the basics and history of the sport with aid of Powerpoint and then through several drills and competition at the end, all done with humour and fun, well done James , try it, great laugh
Great hands on tourism experience
We booked for visitors we had staying with us, age range from 17 to 9 and they really really enjoyed it. They learnt a lot and had great fun. It’s a great hands on tourist experience and they loved the videos too. Would very much recommend this experience for all ages.
Wonderful experience
I don't usually rate things but I had so much fun at the Hurling experience. I don't know when I've smiled, laughed, enjoyed myself in recent history. I wish I could recall our tour guide's name , he was so much fun and encouraging while we were practicing hurling.