Tackling and blocking. Hurling is a very ancient game. Our folklore and legends tell how our ancient heros and warriors were skilled at the game of hurling. The game is played from under age to senior level. The clubs are usually based in parishes, and competitions are organised between the parishes in each county.
Many young players aspire to winning their county championship.
The winning clubs in each county then play for the provincial title. Each county also fields a team for the All Ireland Championship every year. The players are the best from the clubs in the county. The counties that win their provincial title meet each other in the All Ireland semi-finals. The final is played on the first Sunday in September in Croke Park.