The Rules of Hurling - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains the Rules of Hurling. A beginner's explanation of the Irish Sport known as GAA Hurling.
Watch this short tutorial video guide on how Hurling is played by the Gaelic Athletic Association Rules.
Learn about goals, points, hurleys, sliotar, puck, free puck, penalty puck and more.
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Video: Copyright GAA (I do not own any video footage).
Images: Google, GAA
Music: ‘Horses’ by Jay Semko
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly
Copyright Ninh Ly 2014 - www.ninh.co.uk
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[@NinhLyUK]

It seems that I mispronounced the word 'Sliotar' (pronounced more like 'sli-tter' or 'shli-tter'). I apologise unreservedly for the mistake and I made the relevant correction with an annotation in the video, literally a day after I uploaded it.. Can people PLEASE STOP disliking the video because I mispronounced one single word? It seems a little harsh. UPDATE: Any comments relating to the pronunciation of this word WILL BE DELETED. I'm sick of having to justify myself to people who clearly can't read the giant red annotation in the video or this comment.

[@cuchulainn8529]

If anyone is disliking due to that, then it is ridiculous, you did a fantastic job explaining it in a concise way. There's been recent rule changes with the black card being introduced, but you covered the core of the game i feel. Mentioning the tribalism aspect, of people representing their local county only, would be good to touch on next time, or even the ancient history of it being played by warriors.

[@floppyhoop]

Cú Chulainn

[@floppyhoop]

Cú Chulainn I agree it's a good vid explaining the rules all things considered. The black card btw was only introduced in Gaelic Football, not in hurling. However in hurling the rules on taking a penalty have been changed: A penalty in hurling is now just one on one with the goalkeeper, and the ball must be struck outside 20m. Where before you lifted the ball with your hurl at 20 metres and could steal a couple of yards before hitting the ball.

[@cuchulainn8529]

john gatsby Well i was talking about GAA really, forgetting this was just a Hurley video for a second. I know about that rule change though.

[@NinhLyUK]

Cú Chulainn Thanks for the comments. Yes, I seem to have a few dislikes because of one mispronounced word. And as soon as I wrote that post explaining that I got it wrong, I got another 2 dislikes almost instantly. A little harsh me thinks. But I'm glad you found this video informative, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@samiam7241]

As an Australian and avid sports fan of almost every sport imaginable I feel ashamed that I haven't heard of this. This looks so fun but impossible lol

[@NinhLyUK]

Oh dude, it's pretty awesome. Especially the long range goals that get blasted in from impossible lengths. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share and check out my other sports videos :)

[@irishlongswordboland3114]

sam nunn well hurling is part of the GAA which also governs gaelic football ,which would be well known in australia due to the international rules series.Hurling has a crossover with scottish shinty rather than australia,which doesnt have anything similar and as result hurling would not be well known in australia

[@darinafoley6440]

It not impossible

[@Biscuits2]

irishlongsword boland gaa is handball and rounders too

[@Biscuits2]

Nah it’s so easy

[@JustAPositiveGuy]

"Slee o tar" is the Irish Pokemon I never knew I needed :'D

[@NinhLyUK]

It's also pronounced 'read the top comment'.

[@Dracorientalis]

Pronounced 'shliter'

[@lucabrennan2359]

ITS A SHITTER

[@Brian-bj9xv]

@@NinhLyUK that triggered me for no reason

[@doylersafl8728]

@@lucabrennan2359 lol my primary school coach always said shitter

[@j0nb0y5]

I love playing hurling, there's a small league in the US mostly played by Irish Americans. But when ever Irish born players come over to play we all get schooled lol.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Higginsamerica I can imagine! I'm surprised Hurling isn't more popular because it's a great sport. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@stoney7145]

+Higginsamerica Ya thats a big problem all right in gaelic football aswell and thats why the game doesnt grow in the US.The american player has difficulty in developing their skills then.The GAA frown on the practice,but its seems to ingrained in clubs over there.A lot of intercounty players go to america for a few games after their team is Knocked out in the earlier rounds and are handsomely awarded for doing so.One of cousins went over their for a few summers playing football and reckons the standard is actually higher in america than the club scene in his own county,

[@gavinmaguire4078]

+Ninh Ly In a whole page of KZbin vids, this is the best one to show my Canadian friends what Hurling is all about. So thanks for that. And I absolutely love the fact you had to apologise and ask folks to stop disliking because of your pronunciation of Sliotar. Some great Irish humour in there. Fair play. Keep up the good work.

[@NinhLyUK]

Gavin Maguire Thanks Gavin, I appreciate the comments! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

+Higginsamerica sur look we grew up playing it day in day out

[@annetteabdeljalil3552]

After only seeing this game televised once on Canadian tv, my husband and I had hoped it would be shown much more here. It’s a lively game, and what energy they have, and fun to watch! Wish the tv channels here would pick it up.

[@TheNightWatcher1385]

American here. I remember seeing this strange sport on TV when I was abroad and took a liking to it. By the end of the match I was actually getting excited and cheering them on, even though I had no clue what was going on. Now I’ve finally found what it’s called. Thanks you!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helps you figure out one of life's mysteries! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@couldntthinkofayoutubename6498]

Its nice to see many other nationalities showing a liking and interest for the sport. Been doing it since 5 and love it to this day

[@NinhLyUK]

Hurling is becoming popular in more countries around the world. I think if the GAA ever decided to professionalise it, it'd reach a growing audience for sure.

[@BenAllenGoogle]

Wow, I'm actually liking this Hurling sport. Looks very interesting, thank you for explaining everything

[@NinhLyUK]

+Ben Allen Cool, thanks Ben! I'm glad you approve of this Hurling video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@jjharrington1980]

jesus these people are idiots

[@jjharrington1980]

jesus these people are idiots

[@t8phe1an5]

I play it and I’m 11 :)

[@tumblymemes2370]

T8 Phe1an same

[@captainmelons2187]

This actually looks frickin amazing

[@NinhLyUK]

Captain Melons Ah yes, this is an amazing game indeed. Check out the 'All Ireland Final' games on KZbin if you want to watch the best full games. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Biscuits2]

It’s so good

[@Leo_Nardo]

It’s so fun to play it

[@twxzy1346]

It's so fun

[@bobbypurcell9600]

It is some craic

[@sammurphy9720]

Irish gang where ye at

[@ag9652]

John Harkin HERE!!!

[@daraduggan6201]

John Harkin right here boi

[@shaynestack7240]

John Harkin here boi

[@jackenright8018]

John Harkin here in kerry

[@shaynestack7240]

Jack enright where in kerry

[@FlamingGamerYT]

In Ireland, we pronounce the ball more like' shlit er ' not slio tar. It was interesting to hear it this way. amazing video.

[@beastdrummer555]

Jeez.... Gaelic sports are on a whole other level... I want to see more of this!

[@fionnhayes3610]

Search up dargah kelly

[@6ftS]

My best friend immigrated last week to Ireland from South Africa and he sent me a pic in a pub earlier today... behind him is a photo against the wall of the Waterford senior hurlers.. I was so intrigued about what hurlers are that I looked it up and I am astounded that I have simply NEVER heard of this incredibly amazing sport! I will be watching hurling from here on out and will try to learn more about it as I go along. Thank you for a very well presented video. I will be looking at the leagues and will choose a team to support from South Africa.

[@SoupySpiritGX]

As an American who moved to the UK. I still tend to watch my American sports as well as the sports here, but luckily I have visited Ireland enough times to see both a hurling and Gaelic football match. I honestly like hurling, mainly because it reminds me of lacrosse.

[@NinhLyUK]

Peyton Pons Yes, these sports are very similar. I actually prefer lacrosse over hurling, but I like hurling very much. Thanks a lot for commenting on this video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@odhranbyrne7434]

ur not irish and i would advise someone irish to explain cos u have to be a bit more hardy than that to explain

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Truly the most amazing sport in the world! Came here to understand the handling rules. Much like Aussie rules but with a flat bat. Lacrosse, rugby, and baseball...combined.

[@mariantabieb]

My boyfriend is Irish and I'm trying to show interest in his most beloved game...this is very helpful. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Marian! Check out my channel for more like this, especially of the video of the other famous Irish sport - Gaelic Football kzbin.info/www/bejne/rISylmCLiL-tpc0

[@andyzehner3347]

I'm convinced. Hurling is the greatest sport in the world, and Sepak Takraw is second. I've seen demonstrations of Hurling at my city's annual Irish Festival. But I didn't realize how fast the game moves and how skillful the players are. It's like golf and soccer and baseball all together. Thanks for the video.

[@williampech3805]

as a field hockey player and a huge fan of lacrosse this video was very helpful for me to understand the rules of this incredible sport

[@teamcliltz]

Thanks for the great video. I’m in Kilkenny for the championship between Kilkenny and limerick and it starts in a couple hours and until this video I had no idea what I am about to experience. Great job!!!

[@agnosticprayer]

thanks a lot for your videos on hurling and gaelic football from austria. it's weird how i didn't even know these 2 existed. hurling especially looks absolutely great. how a sport that seems to demand so much skill from its players and furthermore seems to be that great to watch is known that little in many places around the world is a miracle to me.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Wolfram, much appreciated! I'm glad you like these videos and I've got plenty of other videos explaining sports you're probably never heard of. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@amanpanda4497]

I am obsessed with these videos. Amazing! So glad I found this channel.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Aman, much appreciated.

[@jacobgarland3257]

I really enjoy your videos. There are a lot of sports I'd either never heard of or knew absolutely nothing about. Thank you, Ninh.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments Jacob, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@alexneumann3]

Thank you for making this. It helped me (a Canadian who has never seen or heard of Hurling) get a basic grasp of the game.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Alex, much appreciated. Yeah, these videos that I make introduce things to complete beginners who don't know what they are. Hopefully you'll be able to watch a game and know what's going on! Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this!

[@karanperla]

Loved the video man! Being from India, I never really understood all the rules of Hurling but this video summarizes most of them perfectly. Keep up the great work! 😄

[@GabrielNavarro-bo7st]

Field hockey mixed with Cricket and Rugby ☺️

[@jay144k]

This seems really weird, but not in a stupid way. It actually looks pretty entertaining.

[@dylanclifford2439]

So in a way it's like lacross. I play rugby at the Irish culture centre and I always see them playing in the other field it looks really fun! Thanks for explaining the rules! 👍

[@NinhLyUK]

Dylan Clifford Kind of, except that it's a lot easier to score points. Give it a go, you'll probably enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@edwardsieferman1205]

Ninh: OUTSTANDING WORK!!! I have been watching videos of some of the All-Ireland Finals, and trying to decipher the rules as I go... Wish I would have watched your excellent production first! Well done, you!

[@NinhLyUK]

Edward Sieferman Thanks Edward ... yes, the All Ireland Finals are coming up and to some, these sports are confusing. I'm glad you found this video useful! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@dougmphilly]

thank you for this. i remembered watching hurling on abc's wide world of sports when i had to be like 10. it was insane, no other i had seen was anything like it.

[@NinhLyUK]

+doug marcus Thanks Doug - yes, it's a little insane. But it's a cool sport to watch! Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@loriwhite444]

Thanks for a great overview! Gonna watch the All Ireland final tomorrow!

[@NinhLyUK]

You're welcome Loralene. Enjoy the All Ireland! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@nicksharrer942]

I loved watching Hurling when I was in Ireland! I live in Scotland currently, however, and we're mad about our Shinty over here!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Nick. Welcome back! Hurling is a hard sport to try and find without subscribing to all the Sky Channels, but I'd love to see an All Ireland Final someday. I think we played shinty once in school and we ended up whacking each other rather than the ball. Thanks for stopping by, sharing this video would help me out a great deal :)

[@nicksharrer942]

Ninh Ly Shared! The Scots swear that shinty is the better game... all I can tell so far is that the stick is smaller in shinty!

[@NinhLyUK]

***** Cheers Nick! The Scots would say that about anything - shinty is better than hurling, whisky is better than water, Celtic is better than Real Madrid. The list goes on ...

[@josephboland627]

Odd i've seen the Camanachd final on youtube there seemed to be a paltry crowd at it.Hurlings equivalent gets eighty thousand attending every year.Maybe people are mad about shinty in a part of scotland,but it can't enjoy widespread sport with only 5000 at its showpiece event.Its a fine game though and anyway if your local team plays it its going to better game than hurling ,because they don't play hurling and vice versa in ireland if your local team plays hurling thats a better game than anything else.

[@cuchulainn8529]

Sure Shinty derives from Ireland, it is a Gaelic sport.

[@jimmahon6369]

You summarised it perfectly. Well done.

[@Matthew-ju3nk]

Very straight forward and informative description of Hurling. Thank you!

[@erinx8278]

Thank you for this video! Extremely well made and splendid work. :)

[@NinhLyUK]

+Frances Day Thanks Frances, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@gingerbiscuit9004]

+Ninh Ly Are you going to be explaining any other sports soon? I'm from Ireland by the way.

[@jaymurray1712]

Great effort!! New to Hurling going to start in Regina Canada with the Gaels. I really needed this not to look like a turd when i show up haha!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad you learned from this video. Hope you didn't look like a turd out there?!

[@play2win595]

I have recently discovered this support and find it much more exciting than soccer. Thank you for the rule breakdown!

[@mattym.7948]

I was at a summer camp, and my councelor was Irish. He brought 2 hurleys and a sliotar. he taught me how to hit it. We used to play a sort of catch with it. It was very fun.

[@clockworkmechman]

Neat. I just started down a rabbit hole made up of Irish mythology and this is most elucidating.

[@NinhLyUK]

Indeed. This and Gaelic Football are most interesting sports.

[@Baunemon]

Great video! Well done!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Baunemon Thanks for the kudos on my video - The Rules of Hurling - Explained! Be sure to share this video and subscribe if you haven't already :)

[@ts4gv]

Wow. This looks insane. Can't believe I've never heard of this. Gonna start watching. I love the internet for stuff like this.

[@christinafreeman2997]

Thank you. Reading a book set in Ireland and this sport is referenced. Very interesting. I would love to watch a full game - especially live.

[@miketracy7833]

The Irish are something incredibly special.

[@NinhLyUK]

They certainly are, yes.

[@janelleetsitty36]

California loves Ireland ;*) Thanks for the low down on Hurling

[@NinhLyUK]

Great, glad this video helps! Check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@rickjenkins5247]

In Ireland now and the Irish Nationals are happening today. I am a hurling novice. What a great game!!! thanks for the rules explanation. I'm a new fan.

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, glad you like this Hurling video and that it helped you understand the rules of the game. Check out my other video on Gaelic Football which is also played in Ireland under similar rules ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rISylmCLiL-tpc0&vl

[@SeanMcNamara]

Ninh, fair play to you. This video is a great intro to the sport, and should get the basics across to anyone.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Sean! :) I tried very hard to explain hurling as simply as possible whilst trying to cover most of the main rules. I got a bit of a hard time with the mispronunciation, but I've explained that to the nth degree. I appreciate your comments! :)

[@johanfagerstromjarlenfors]

Never heard of this sport before. Cool!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad this video helped. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@matheusbarth7587]

Um jogo fantástico vindo de um país fantástico, sou brasileiro mas adoro a cultura e os esportes irlandeses!

[@NinhLyUK]

Obrigado por comentar o meu vídeo!

[@adrianpaynemusic2860]

Thanks for putting this together. I'm always linking people here who ask me about the sport.

[@marceleverett8982]

Thank you for this very helpful video.I have only been watching & following Gaelic Games in the last year,but love both.Not sure I have a favourite but,at the highest level,hurling is brilliant to watch.

[@carero22]

Going to my first match tomorrow; Derry against Kildare (not a really big one, I know). Really looking forward to this and thank you for the explanation.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the game. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@carero22]

@@NinhLyUK It was fantastic! The passion of the players was unbelievable.

[@noahshumka79]

Turned on the TV tonight and there was Hurling. In Canada this is a rare sight. Never new the rules until i hit your great explanation. Thanks for the rules for the rookies.

[@NinhLyUK]

Noah Shumka Wow, Hurling was on TV in Canada? I don't think I've seen it over there either? Thanks for the kudos on my video explanation on Hurling! Check out my channel for more explanations of weird and wonderful sports. And be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@daviddickerson495]

Thanks! The sport makes much more sense now. It's nearly a combination of lacrosse and rugby in some ways. Looks like great fun. Now I need to go back to Ireland when the Senior Championship has matches scheduled.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks. By the way, the Irish will always argue that their sport was invented first!

[@madfunk99]

I was looking up vintage hockey helmets and found my way over here via Cooper Sk100s... And look at this? A sport I'd never heard of. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@cormacklemore9107]

Just a heads up when the ball goes out of bounds it's called a sideline cut but great video!

[@Babybugex]

Ty well done. I am going to watch my first game now.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments, enjoy your first game! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@dexterquinn9896]

Really appreciate you making this video, mate. We can finally watch hurling in the US.

[@OBrienMagic]

Love this! Great post!

[@mattrossiter1432]

+Ninh Ly The penalty rules have changed since this, only the keeper is allowed to be in the goal during the penalty.

[@shaynestack7240]

Ya

[@macolacko]

and you have 2 be 30meters out

[@Bean-1936]

Goalies are savages, LOVE IT! I wouldn’t wanna be hit with that ball in the midsection, ouchie... I played goalie in Field Hockey an had minimal padding, these guys are Beasts...

[@zeminoid]

@@Bean-1936 the ball isn't very hard tho.

[@Bean-1936]

@@zeminoid, but I’m sure they come in extremely fast which would add to the pain level. Thank You for the information 👍🏽♥️

[@ronoc89]

Great job in explaining Hurling Ninh from an Irish man still playing the game. It is not easy to explain as I have found out many times when trying to explain to foreign friends. One or 2 small things I would advise on is that, a puck is not necessarily a restart in play, it is just hitting the ball with the stick(like the word kick in soccer). However when the goalkeeper restarts the play we say 'puck out'. An important point is that if the ball is hit wide by an attacker the goalkeeper gets a 'puck out' from his hands, not from the ground from the square in front of the goal, not from the 65m line. However, if the ball gets hit wide by a defender(on his own goal side) the attacking team gets a 'free puck' or commonly known as a '65' from the 65m line to try and score (generally a point). Also when the ball goes over the either side line the play is restarted with a 'sideline cut' we wouldn't really ever say 'puck' in this situation. A 'free puck' is not generally called that (however it is correct to say so) we generally say 'free-in' aka for the attacking team or 'free-out' for the defending team. Also in relation to a penalty or 'penalty puck' the rules have now changed. The reason being is that the players' are after developing a way to scoop the ball up and strike it from such close range that it could do serious damage to the defending players, now only the goalkeeper will defend the penalty. Check out videos of the Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash and you'll see why(incredible power and technique) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKKWmIiFqd-GgpI You did a great job Ninh. If the above seems pedantic I just wanted to add a bit of value to it. Not to offend or demean your good work :)

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the primer. This video was created in 2015 so any changes in the rules will obviously not have been updated. The reason these videos work is because it covers the bare-bones in less than 5 minutes. If I was to go into any great detail like that, it would be unwatchable. Thanks again for the comments! :)

[@ronoc89]

Hi Ninh, yes I understand that and that's why I think it's a great video. Some of my points of terminology are just extras to add value, and the rule change obviously isn't relevant to the video just an FYI to the audience. However, the only obvious equivocation is at 2:27 where it says that 'if the ball is hit wide by an attacker the defending team gets a puck out at the 65m line. This is not the case, if the ball is hit wide by an attacker the defending team's goalkeeper gets a puck out from the small square directly in front of the goal. Keep up the good work buddy. Delighted to see you enjoy our nations games and are spreading the message of such a great and ancient sport :)

[@martinmurphy3883]

I understand the rules but was curious about your research. Really enjoyed it. After a player has bounced the ball twice off his hurley instead of passing it if he wishes,he can then bounce it from ground back to stick and start again,being allowed to once again bounce two off his stick. This can be done indefinitely. Thanks for the video. Hope I was a little helpful

[@andrewdougherty7655]

Great explanation of what was a mystery. Thanks AD

[@NinhLyUK]

+Andrew Dougherty Cool, thanks Andrew, I'm glad that you found this video on Hurling useful in understanding the rules. Just watch a few more games and I'm sure you'll get it down pat. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Lorcan666]

great video as an irishman I could honestly care less on pronouncing the word. just a few picky lads giving out don't worry buddy. have you ever watched international rules you should consider that for a video

[@NinhLyUK]

+lorcan O'Reilly Thanks man, I appreciate the back up! And yes, a few people have suggested International Rules, but seeing as though it's mainly an exhibition sport and it's not played at an amateur or professional level anywhere, there seems little point in making a video about it. Nice idea though. Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@georgerice6488]

i got a good laugh out of you mispronouncing it my self if there was any mistake to make this is definitely not the worst

[@chpmal]

Hey, don't worry about the mispronunciation great explanation. Spread the word.

[@NinhLyUK]

You'd be surprised how much flak I get for that. But I don't let it get to me.

[@timber8403]

Geez...people need to relax about the mispronunciation who cares...

[@mikeblack6547]

Outstanding! Adding a match to my bucket list...

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, that makes two of us. If you ever get tickets to the All Ireland Final, apparently that's the best.

[@otterlyfoxed]

Another brilliant video Ninh :) I've shared it on my sports page!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Stephen. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing this video. Nice to hear from you. I should have a video for Gaelic Football ready by the end of the weekend, so be sure to check that out :)

[@juliemauschannel]

bloody helpful, if you aren't for Ireland and don't have the slightest clue what the sport is about :D

[@NinhLyUK]

+Julie Maus Thanks Julie, I appreciate the kind comments on this video. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@amirfahmi3206]

How the hell the crowd in the stadium see the ball 😂

[@NinhLyUK]

They've got better eyesight than us.

[@denisebaber4976]

Amir Fahmi sigh... People always say that about ice hockey as well. Give it time,you'll get used to it eventually,and other games will look like they are going in slow motion.

[@rorycampbell7360]

@@NinhLyUK HA !

[@aidanross751]

Very informative video! Can't wait for more!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime, glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@billymatthews9802]

I don't know why anyone would dislike this video cos it's so interesting

[@NinhLyUK]

McBows N'Arrows Just haters and people who have a bee in their bonnet for one little mistake, even though the rest of the video was sound. Thanks for your support, it's good to know that people out there appreciate this sort of thing. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Arka2011]

Wow wow wow!!! Great job. Now I know a lot about the rules of Gaelic Football and Hurling. Thank you :) Seems like a great sport and a lot of skills are required to play Hurling. In fact, a lot more skillful a player has to be in Hurling than in Gaelic Football. I think it's a lot more interesting than hockey... And yeah, I hope that all the on field players including the referees wear abdomen guards! :P

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi Arka Sarkar (again) Believe it or not, the only protection they wear is a helmet with a face cage. They don't wear padding anywhere else and if they get hit - it probably hurts!

[@Arka2011]

Ninh Ly Oops! Is it? Are you sure they don't wear an abdomen guard? In fact in cricket, batsmen, wicket keeper and any fielder while fielding at silly point or short leg (if required) wear abdomen guard. Also in hockey, players wear them too...

[@NinhLyUK]

Arka Sarkar Check it out: www.gaa.ie/coaching-and-games-development/rules-and-specifications/rules-of-specifications/equipment/ Some people may wear them, but I'm pretty sure most don't as it's not mandatory.

[@seanolaocha940]

Arka Sarkar Anyone who wore any sort of padding while playing hurling would be immediately excommunicated, deported and shunned until the end of time.

[@Arka2011]

Seán Leahy Wow that's good, I hope it is the tradition and pride of this great old game :) I read in Wiki that it predates even Christianity!

[@AlinaStiefel]

Today I heard about this sport for the first time, I've watched a few videos and I loved it. I used to play field hockey, and I see many rules that are similar to hockey. I don't know why soccer/football is such a big deal around the word when there certainly are much interesting and challenging sports out there. One question, do women also play this sport? Are there any women's league in Ireland? Or can this sport be played by men and women all together? That'd be awesome.

[@NinhLyUK]

They do play a version of this game called 'Camogie' - which is played only by women. It's virtually the same with a few rules changes. Men and women generally don't play together because of this. Glad you like this video, be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this.

[@Tolemac7]

Cheers, Ninh! I appreciate the explanations.

[@NinhLyUK]

Tolemac You're welcome, I'm glad you found this video on Hurling useful! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@AshTrizey]

love this channel. learn alot about sports i would never know existed. liked and subscribed

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! I try and crank out a new sports video every Saturday so stay tuned! :)

[@paulbartlett8974]

thank you for the rules, I just learnt about Hurling. a young man was walking by my shop carrying an odd stick so I asked him about it.

[@andrewdougherty7655]

I should add that I am a Yank,one ,like so many others who saw this sport as a kid for a split second on the ABC Wide Word of Sports and thought."That is a sport I must learn about"And now I have and given that I have a brain.Go Donegal

[@NinhLyUK]

+Andrew Dougherty I used to watch that too ... they only showed like 30 seconds of an obscure sport and you'd be like ... "whaaaaa?". But yes, my vids explain complex sports like this ... easily! :)

[@stoney7145]

+Andrew Dougherty It take it you have donegal connections.Funny enough hurling is very weak in donegal.So supporting the hurling team will give only grief.However the Gaelic football team is very good they won the all ireland 4 years ago and were in the final last year.Hurling is strong in the southern half of the country and football in the northern half except for kerry in the southwest which are best gaelic football team of alltime.My grandmothers people were dohertys,but from mayo.

[@aisling5643]

Andrew Dougherty boi you can't have much of a brain if you follow Donegal in hurling

[@timo191]

Thank You!! Now I can keep my head a little higher with my Irish friends at the pub! :)

[@NinhLyUK]

tim o You're welcome! I'm glad that this video helped you understand the rules of Hurling! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@nathanmetcalf6684]

This seems awesome! Why have I not heard of this before

[@NinhLyUK]

+Nathan Metcalf It's only known in Ireland and Britain - shame really. It's pretty cool. Thanks Nathan, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@eibhlinmurphy8645]

I’m Irish but been living in Australia since I was 12 (I’m 15 now). Probably one of the biggest things I miss about Ireland is hurling. There is a very small hurling league here and my brothers all play but there is no camogie :(

[@NinhLyUK]

Shame. It's a great sport - too bad it's not really played anywhere other than Ireland. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@t8phe1an5]

Way of the road I’m lucky that I still play it I was playing since I was 6 so I’ve been playing for 5 years :)

[@roguishpaladin]

"Now there's some take delight in the carriages a-rollin' And others take delight in the hurling and the bowling But I take delight in the juice of the barley And courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early" -Whiskey in the Jar

[@NinhLyUK]

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. - Anonymous (via Stewie Griffin)

[@raygrant2439]

this is a great video explaining the sport of hurling clearly. As GAA supporter I thank you for taking the time to create this. P.S As for the few nitpicking, perhaps it all they have!

[@carterripke6910]

Very good video , I had no clue what hurling is and the way you explained hurling made me think that like it , thx

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Carter, I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@oisin3495]

This is proper mans game

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah Hurling is pretty awesome. I'll make an All-Ireland Final one day!

[@jahjoeka]

U mean Polo?

[@lavarball1139]

Oisin Molloy lol Oisin u go to scoil na mainstreach

[@edwardleonetti8919]

Yes I watched it on a feed here in the U.S. and in all places South Florida North Miami to be exact I am half Irish and I was immediately transfixed by the play of this game and the announcers were talking at one point in the play of the match about a blood point the gentleman in the video did not say anything about it would you care to elaborate on it or did I just hear something else during the match I am interested in the game and would like to be educated on the nuances of the game. It would be helpful on another point why hasn't the NFL been interested in playing in Ireland once instead of Mexico or the U.K. I think it would be great and it would probably open up Hurling to new fans across the globe I think it should be in the Olympics they have just about every other sport in the world in it personally I would rather watch that than Ice curling

[@lisawoods8117]

@Oisin Molloy that's a bit sexist I play hurling and I'm a girl and my team is senior and won senior hurling three years in a row now. So no it's not a PROPER MANS game!!!!!

[@darrellng7617]

first team sport that looks interesting to me..gaelic football looks fun also

[@NinhLyUK]

+Darrell Ng I highly recommend watching both sports, they are fun to watch. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@wyattwest]

+sunshine loliepops do you have to play gaelic football in irish schools?

[@wyattwest]

+sunshine loliepops oh cool, the only sport that I know is European that we play in school is football.

[@wyattwest]

Awesome!!! I wish I lived in Ireland, preferably Dublin.

[@wyattwest]

+sunshine loliepops Lucky!

[@killermon117]

I really enjoyed this video and the rest on your channel, keep it up!

[@Gusto181]

wonderful, thanks for posting!

[@NinhLyUK]

Nathan McGlynn You're welcome Nathan, I'm glad you approve! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@pointdan]

Congrats Limerick . . . 2018 Champions !!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Agreed. Congratulations!

[@turg4874]

Mup the treaty

[@silversolver7809]

Yep, great! I was at the game, previous time they won it-been a long wait.

[@fionnhenderson3832]

@@turg4874 I was about to comment the exact same 😂😂

[@bmac6446]

The oldest and fastest game on grass!

[@InvictusBananman]

Looks nice, will try. Thanks for the video

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Glad you find this video helpful. Check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@goncalocatarino1275]

great video! I find your videos really helping! thanks a million

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Goncalo I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Ar fheabhas! Is breá liom iománaíocht, is é an cluiche is fearr sa domhan..Suas na Déise... good video by the way... Fair play

[@NinhLyUK]

+Cathal Ó Diubháin Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

+Ninh Ly your welcome and I will of course share and subscribe.....

[@bend0487]

Suas an Baile Atha Cliath

[@daraduggan6201]

Cathal Ó Diubháin huho suas leis an gheilge

[@teaghanburns8755]

Nil is agum

[@dminalba]

You going to do The Rules of Shinty? Hurling's scottish cousin.

[@NinhLyUK]

+dminalba Probably not. It's barely played in Scotland anymore and there's no demand to ever justify making the video. Thanks for the suggestion, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Sam-cn5yd]

You mean the copy of hurling and hockey

[@benjaminbrand3714]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this

[@thebestmarcela]

This looks like a lot of fun to play! I'm not into watching games but I'd love to play this. Great video, thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks!

[@novagamer2175]

Had a stroke when he pronouced slioter wrong, then read the comments

[@sevenseasofryroze1124]

Do the rules of shinty

[@NinhLyUK]

Not much demand for that one (and footage is hard to come by). Thanks for the suggestion.

[@sevenseasofryroze1124]

+Ninh Ly cool ninh you will do more vids eventually tho, right?

[@NinhLyUK]

I'm trying man, I'm tight for time, but I'll try!

[@smartersean]

Cheers! Watching this will help me to enjoy watching Limerick beat Cork at the 2021 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship

[@TheRemakersIreland]

Nah boi, you mean the other way around ⚪🔴

[@smartersean]

@@TheRemakersIreland You might be right... Can't find a way to watch it from here in the states anyways... :(

[@richardjohnson5979]

Great explanation. We’re coming to Ireland in April. Hope to see a match. Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helps! I hope you enjoy the games when you come and see them in Ireland. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@joshuarosen6242]

It looks bloody dangerous. I would not want to be hit with a hurley on any part of my body but particularly not my face. That looks like a distinct possibility.

[@NinhLyUK]

It can happen, for sure. And it does. But these players know what they're doing and how to avoid being blasted. They also wear helmets so at least something is protected. Overall, it's a pretty cool sport to play and watch.

[@hebneh]

I was thinking similarly that I would fear being hit by a ball that had just been struck hard, intended for a long distance.

[@roguewolf6875]

In Ireland adults and children get hit all the time but we just get up and get in with the game.

[@conorbarry8447]

Most hits are on hand or shin

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Helmet's used to not be mandatory up to 2010 (2007 for those 21 and under). I imagine a lot of coaches already enforced them with underage teams though. I had to get one when I played as a kid, pretty sure I was forced to get one by the club.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Seems like an easy enough game to understand, but a little hard to follow because the ball is microscopic.

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah it's not so bad ... you get used to it. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Of course, the ball in hurling is a LOT easier to see than the ball in bandy, where it's a bright colored ball on a white ice rink.

[@lonelymfhours8456]

I am doing a project on ireland and this video and your gaelic football video were very helpfull, thanks

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, I'm glad these two videos helps! :)

[@lizispagan]

Fair play to ya great video for people who don't know it so well. Only the keeper on the line for penalties now, new rule!