Ireland · GAELIC GAMES EXPERIENCES
Good gaelic games sessions fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn hurling in Kilkenny at a local GAA club, with history, skills drills, and a real shot at the goalposts.
“An excellent informative and fun 90 minutes! You get to learn the history and have a go! Highly recommend.”
Hands-on Gaelic games in Dublin at Na Fianna, small group coaching to play football, hurling, and handball, about 3 hours.
“Fantastic experience. My kids loved it and we had a blast as a family. Kyle and Georgina we're great hosts and coaches.”
Learn hurling in Freshford, Kilkenny, with a pub history lesson, hands-on skills on the green, and time for a celebratory pint.
“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!”
Try Gaelic football, hurling, and handball at Na Fianna in Dublin, with a friendly intro to the GAA culture and fast game play.
“We got inspired to try Gaelic Football when watching the All Ireland Final and the Gaelic Games experience was a great introduction to the sport. Definitely one of the more unique experiences I've had when traveling. I would definitely recommend that anyone who loves sport check this out while they are in Ireland.”
Experience Gaelic football and hurling at Galway’s Liam Mellows GAA Club, with a coach-led intro, mini-matches, and all hurling gear.
“Steven was a wonderful instructor! He provided insight and humor to our lessons. My kids and I throughly enjoyed our experience.”
Try hurling in Kilkenny City with a pub briefing, dressing-room stories, and field time near Nowlan Park. $34, 1.5 hours.
“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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