The Wolfhound Guide to the Game of Hurling

One of the four native Gaelic sports, hurling is recognized by many as the most skilful.

It is played with speed, skill and strength. Hurling and camogie are riding the crest of the wave of popularity in the late 1990s and have reached a level of coverage never before achieved.

Corporate sponsorship and imaginative marketing have brought the sport to the brink of the 21st century in a very healthy state.

Hurling, however, has been interwoven into Irish history, myth and legends for centuries.

From the hurling playing Setanta through to the formation of the GAA in the 19th century.

This guide outlines the myths and legends associated with the sport, explains the rules and looks at the changes in the sport over the years.

The great players and games are also profiled in this guide.