6 Gaelic Games Experiences in Ireland That Repay a Full Day

1.Hurling Tours Ireland – Hurling Experience in Kilkenny

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Learn hurling’s story, handle a hurley, and try the sliotar at Kilkenny’s O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club in 90 lively minutes.

“Myself and my brother signed up for the Hurling Exeperince as a part of a trip to research our family from Kilkenny. We had a great time on the experience and learn't about the game of hurling and then tried out some of the skills and techniques of Hurling. We would thoroughly recommend the hurling experience and say thanks to James for making this a memorable part of our visit to Kilkenny,”

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2.Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Learn hurling, Gaelic football, and handball at a Dublin club with friendly coaches, local history, and plenty of hands-on fun.

“Learning about the history of the Gaelic games was great. Our hands on experience gave us a better appreciation of each sport and the Irish culture. It’s best way to start one’s vacation. .”

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3.Hurling Experience in Kavanaghs Bar, Freshford, Kilkenny

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Learn hurling in Freshford with local guide James, then practice ancient Irish skills on the village green. A lively 90-minute Kilkenny experience.

“This was such a great experience! We were interested in learning more about the sport of Hurling and James, our Guide is just the right person! He’s extremely knowledgeable, passionate and an excellent player himself! He gave us the history of the game as well as the basic fundamentals before taking us out to the local field! After we went back to his pub and enjoyed a pint! A great experience all the way around!”

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4.Gaelic Games Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $51

Try Gaelic football, hurling, and handball at Dublin’s Na Fianna GAA Club in a fun, cultural three-hour Irish sports experience.

“Yeah really enjoyable great to experience Gaelic sport and something different”

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5.Experience Gaelic Games in Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Learn Gaelic football, hurling, and handball at Galway’s Liam Mellows GAA Club with a friendly coach and hands-on games.

“Steven was a wonderful instructor! He provided insight and humor to our lessons. My kids and I throughly enjoyed our experience.”

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6.Hurling Experience in Kilkenny City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $34Best value

Learn Ireland’s ancient sport with a Kilkenny hurling lesson, pub presentation, expert coaching, and hands-on field practice for $34.

“We absolutely loved this hurling lesson. James was very fun and patient with us. We had just flown in to Dublin and were feeling pretty tired after the drive to Kilkenny but running around a bit gave us energy again. We kind of got into the sport and went to a bar a couple nights later to watch a hurling match between 2 counties. Such fun! Highly recommend doing this if you’re in the area!!”

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