Hurling Minor league Finals at Parnell Park on the 18th of may, a sunny sunday morning: Na Fianna (Irish for "The Warriors") almost wins the 2010 Féile na' nGael Division 1 title. The Kilmacud Crokes, however, managed to withstand a spirited second half comeback from Na Fianna and took the price right from under their noses. With a final score of 2-6 for the Kilmacud Crokes and a 0-7 for Na Fianna, Parnell Park went loose. Na Fianna ruled the first half, with their first goal just after three minutes, thanks to Alex Considine, who had already scored four goals in the semi-finals. The second goal came just two minutes later. However, the first half was ensured with a 2-4 for the Crokes to 0-2 for Fianna.
The second half was ruled by the Crokes, La Fianna tried to fight back in to victory, but were denied by inspired defending by the winners. With only 5 minutes left Na Fianna did manage to reduce the arrears to four points as they picked off three unanswered scores. In the final minute the game was ensured by the Crokes and they won their third title in six years. The Kilmacud Crokes will represent Dublin at the All-Ireland Féile in Clare on the third weekend in June.
Me and my classmates (Marijn, Sandra, Sanae and Lianne) went to this game in Parnell P
ark in Dublin. The sun was shining and young boys were beating each other up on the field below. Wonderfull. No, just joking. It was our first Hurling game ever and at first we were a bit shocked by the speed of the game. The ball was going every where and those sticks (called: Hurls) are terrifying. During the game two boys were injured, after for example being hit by a Hurl, but kept on playing (very though boys!) and a couple of sticks (sorry, I mean Hurls) were broken. It was hard to keep up with the game, since we did not know the rules or score counting. Afterwards we talked to a coach and an ex-hurling player. They explained us the rules of Hurling and suddenly it became more clear. But I still think the sport is too rough for such young boys! What do you think? Is it good or bad to let boys from the age of 14/15 play such a rough sport? Will it make them stronger or do they need to play other games were agression and violence is not an issue?
I will tell you all about Hurling during my presentation for UKOK! So, be prepared for some action ;)
ark in Dublin. The sun was shining and young boys were beating each other up on the field below. Wonderfull. No, just joking. It was our first Hurling game ever and at first we were a bit shocked by the speed of the game. The ball was going every where and those sticks (called: Hurls) are terrifying. During the game two boys were injured, after for example being hit by a Hurl, but kept on playing (very though boys!) and a couple of sticks (sorry, I mean Hurls) were broken. It was hard to keep up with the game, since we did not know the rules or score counting. Afterwards we talked to a coach and an ex-hurling player. They explained us the rules of Hurling and suddenly it became more clear. But I still think the sport is too rough for such young boys! What do you think? Is it good or bad to let boys from the age of 14/15 play such a rough sport? Will it make them stronger or do they need to play other games were agression and violence is not an issue?I will tell you all about Hurling during my presentation for UKOK! So, be prepared for some action ;)
Though the sport may appear rough, infact serious injuries are rare and deliberate foul play is even rarer still. Kids as young as 8 (women play a version of this sport too!)play in junior school leagues and are trained from the start to focus on the game and play with dicipline and respect for the rules. Also because this is a completely amature sport (like college football in the US) people play for the love of the game and county pride, not for the rediculious wages and idolism of other sports.
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