6 Gaelic Games & Hurling Experiences in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Hurling Tours Ireland – Hurling Experience in Kilkenny

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

Learn hurling in Kilkenny at O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club, practice with hurley and sliotar, and get the rules and club-room context.

“Wow! What a spectacular experience. We were traveling through Kilkenny with four generations ages 5-84 and we had a ball learning the basics of Hurling! Our guide was incredibly charismatic and made the hour extremely fun. We highly recommend this experience for families, and really anyone at all!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin

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

Gaelic Games in Dublin at Na Fianna, a small-group 3 hour pitch session. Learn football, hurling, handball with English coaching.

“Had an amazing time learning how to play handball, hurling, and Gaelic football. Staff was amazing and very helpful and encouraging. Great for athletes and non athletes alike.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Hurling Experience in Kavanaghs Bar, Freshford, Kilkenny

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

Learn beginner hurling in Kilkenny with equipment, coaching, and a pub pint in Freshford. About 1.5 hours for $36 per person.

“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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Gaelic Games Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $51

Try Gaelic football, hurling, and handball at Na Fianna near Dublin, with a fun 3-hour local club session and expert coaching.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Experience Gaelic Games in Galway

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

Try Gaelic football and hurling with a local GAA club in Galway, plus an energetic intro and coaching for ages and skill levels.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Hurling Experience in Kilkenny City

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

Try hurling in Kilkenny City with an English guide, pub talk, and field drills for $34. Equipment included, 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!!”

Check availability →Read our full review