That is not a simple question to answer for lots of reasons. Hurling is played all year round, so there are many competitions. Many players can be playing for several teams. They may play for their local team and also be good enough to be chosen for the county team and even the provincial team. They could also be playing in different age grades. Minor is for under 18s. Senior is for anyone of 18 or over. There is also a grade for under 21. So a person who is 19 could be playing on both a senior team and an under 21 team. There are also other grades, like school and college teams and levels of ability. So for many players, there could be a lot of matches in their season.
When it comes to particular teams there are also differences. There are many competitions that teams play in. The structure of some competitions also mean that teams in the same competition that meet in the later stages could have played in a different amount of matches. A league typically has about 7 matches, but some teams may progress and play in a few additional matches. Some cup competitions allow a second chance for some teams, which leads them to playing extra matches.
So when you put all of these things together, it is not easy to say how many matches are in a season for an individual player or an individual team.
In theory you could make a hurley out of any wood. However proper hurleys are made from the wood of the ash tree, due to its strength and pliability, which is very important fo the nature of the sport of Hurling, which is different to other stick and ball games. There was an effort to make plastic hurleys in the 1980s, but they weren't suitable and the idea did not last long.
The origins of Hurling go back thousands of years. So it would not be known who invented the original camán, to give it its proper name. Over time it has changed its design, but no one individual can be credited with its creation. See the related question below.
Hurling is the fastest field game in the world and one of the most skilful. To get better at it, like any sport, you need a lot of practice and a lot of matches.
No-one knows for sure:
The first written record in the Brehon Laws in Ireland which were compiled during the 5th century.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Donegal won the 2012 All-Ireland Football championship and Kilkenny won the 2012 All-Ireland Hurling championship.
Hurling is the fastest field game in the world. So to play the game at a high level, you have to be very fit. You have to be very strong. You have to be very fast. You have to have good hand-eye co-ordination, good balance and be able to carry out a wide range of skills. All this takes time and practice. So a player gets a lot of exercise and looks after their diet and weight and keep in a healthy condition. So Hurling is a game that can help keep people very healthy, whether played at the top level, or even at a lower level.
There was no All-Ireland Hurling or Football championship played in 1888, due to what is known as the "American Invasion". In 1888 a lot of Gaelic Football and Hurling players travelled to America and the All-Ireland championships were not held.
Well here's the starting fifteen of the final with the subs TIPPERARY 5-17 - KILKENNY 5-14 GK: Peter O Sullivan (Cashel King Cormacs) RCB: Liam King (Lorrah / Dorrah) FB: John Kelly (Cappawhite) LCB: John Gleeson (Moneygall) RHB: Tadgh O Connor (Roscrea) (CAPTAIN) CB: Mick Roche (Carrick Davins) LHB: Len Gaynor (Kilruane MacDonaghs) MF: P.J. Ryan (Carrick Davins) MF: Seamus Hogan (Kildangan) RHF: Francis Loughnane (Roscrea) CF: Noel O Dwyer (Borrisileigh) LHF: Dinny Ryan (Sean Treaceys) RCF: John Flanagan (Moycarkey - Borris) FF: Roger Ryan (Toomevara) LCF: 'Babs' Keating (Ballybacon - Grange) subs: Jimmy Doyle (Thurles Sarsfields) for Seamus Hogan Paul Byrne (Thurles Sarsfields) for John Flanagan SUBS NOT USED John O Donoghue (Arravale Rovers) (GK) Noel Lane (Lorrah - Dorrah) Jack Ryan (Moneygall) Michael Jones (Newport) Hope that helps, im too young to remember it, cuz im only 16, but my uncle was at it and he has a mind like a sponge, soaks it all in!! CMON TIPP!!
They have won 5 All-Ireland senior Football Finals:
1960
1961
1968
1991
1994
Football:
Kerry 0 - 16
Cork 1 - 9
Hurling:
Kilkenny 2 - 22
Tipperary 0 - 23
Kilkenny and Cork both have 11 Hurling titles. Cork have 11 football titles.
Not much equipment is needed. Players just need boots, socks, shorts and a shirt. Some players, mainly goalkeepers, will wear gloves to get a better grip on the ball. The only mandatory safety equipment is a gum shield. Other than that, you just need a ball and a place to play. Ideally, it would be a proper Gaelic Football pitch with lines and goals, but like any ball sport it can be played anywhere, like in a garden or a park or a beach.
Many counties have won back to back All-Irelands.
Football:
Kerry
Dublin
Galway
Meath
Cork
Wexford
Cavan
Down
Kildare
Tipperary
Mayo
Roscommon
Hurling:
Cork
Kilkenny
Tipperary
Wexford
Galway
Nobody. There is a myth that Xabi Alonso has, but this is not true. When he was 15 he was in Ireland learning English. While there he played some Gaelic Football for fun with local kids, but did not play in any competition or win medals.
13 of the 32 counties have not won the All-Ireland Senior Football title. They are:
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
At the time of answering, November 2014, Kilkenny last won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling title in September 2014. They have never won the All-Ireland Senior Football title.
w.This will depend on the nature of the break. One option is to get a car windscreen adhesive and put it in the break, this is the normal glue you would find in breaks. Bands can be found on building sits or you can buy a roll on the net, but they are usually pricey A broken hurley can be held together with a metal strip. However this is not always advisable as the strip can become detached and be a danger in itself. Even with a strip, the hurley may still get further damage. It is better to replace a damaged hurley. Or you can get it repaired by someone who knows what their doing and will fill the crack with proper glue for hurley cracks and put bands across the boss to strengthen the crack. Most hurleys get stronger after being repaired properly and it is very rare that it would break in the same spot. But if a hurley is not repaired properly it will not be as good as it once was. And with a new hurley costing 25 euro and a repair only 5 euro. Clubs spend 100s of euro on hurleys every year.
Ireland have won the Six Nations title three times. In 2009 when they beat every other team to win the 'Grand Slam'. They also won in 2014 and again in 2015, though they did not complete the Grand Slam in either of those two years.
The first All-Ireland Senior Football Final was played on the 29th of April, 1888. It was played in Clonskeagh in Dublin and it was won by Commericals, representing Limerick, who beat Young Irelands, representing Louth, by a score of 1 - 4 to 0 - 3. Although played in 1888, it was the final for the 1887 championship.
The first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final was played on the 1st of April, 1888. It was played in Birr in County Offaly and it was won by Thurles, representing Tipperary, who beat Meelick, representing Galway, by a score of 1 - 1 to 0 - 0. Although played in 1888, it was the final for the 1887 championship.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
Normally the teams are separate, so if it is in a formal competition they would not but in general they could play together.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
1971, 1972 and 1982.
I have seen all the great hurlers of the last 25 years and in my opinion, the greatest of them all was D.J Carey...No one had his multitude of skills.Considering how up close and personal some defenders got with him, to do what he did on the hurling field was a huge achievement. He was easily the best finisher the game has ever seen. I happened to be present at a championship game (I was supporting the opposition!) where he gave the greatest individual performance I have ever seen... He had everything...Pace, anticipation and despite what some might say; he was a hardy so-and-so! Consider these men...Brian Whelahan, Sean McMahon, Brian Lohan, Liam Dunne, Brian Corcoran for one second! These are all time greats of the game...Did Christy Ring ever play against that standard of player...I very much doubt it...
He was playing in the most competitive championship that (sadly) ever was...When will Offaly have a better team...My own county Galway, had fine teams during Carey's playing days but they couldn't bring home the silverware. All I hear from people (especially Cork people) when I mention him as the best ever is he never did it in a final...That is frankly wrong! So...he failed to score in the 99' All-Ireland final... Virtually every forward that day had poor games...Seanie McGrath had a great match...Does that make him an all time great! Damien Quigley had a stormer in the 94' final...He did very little after that! Nicky English had one great final and he was playing Antrim in 1989...That is no disrespect to English...He was one classy performer...Just that a career can not be defined by a performances in a final.
Looking back at the best defense that Carey would of had to face during his playing days, I think of the Clare team from 95-99...They had one of the best keepers that has ever played the game and 6 great defenders...Carey got only 2 chances to score goals against them in championship games...He scored both of them. Considering the circumstances, his goal in 1997 was the greatest I've ever seen... D.J Carey is an all time great and if Christy Ring and Mick Mackey were better, then they must have been some players...We'll never know but those who continue to argue so vociferously that Ring was the best ever- never actually saw him play...Now work than one out!