Diamuid Lyng Traces Hurling

In this episode Diarmuid visits the National Folklore Collection to trace the history of traditional games played throughout Ireland through the ages. No stranger to the game of Hurling Diarmuid Lyng is a former Wexford Senior Hurling star who’s life practically revolved around the game for many years. Returning to his native county Wexford Diarmuid stopped by the L’Ash Go Leor workshop to discuss how the Hurley Making Process has evolved through the years. Joined by All Ireland Camogie medal winner Brigit Doyle and hurley makers Philip Doyle and Matt O’Neill, Diarmuid chats about the type or sticks used which included the use of Holly, Sally sticks to Hurl and sometimes were as simple as breaking an Ash stick off from a tree in a hedge.

Matt and Philip share some interesting facts about how Sally was commonly used for Hurling and how the legend Nicky Rackard hurled a stick made from a Holly tree from the age of 14 to 18. Philip then delights Diarmuid by producing him a custom hurley while demonstrating how the modern hurl is produced. Click HERE to watch the full episode.