The highlight of today was going to Croke Park again, but this time to see a hurling and a gaelic football match. These sports are both some of the craziest things I've ever seen in the sporting world.
stadium all lit up for the football match
Hurling is called the fastest sport on grass, and they are not lying. Think of it as a combination of lacrosse, baseball, and field hockey. Scoring is a combination of goals (3 points) and points (1 point). Goals are scored by hitting the ball into the net. Points are scored by hitting the ball through the two poles above the net (think like extra points in football).
here is a YouTube link explaining the sport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmzivRetelE
Today it was the teams from Dublin and Cork that were playing. Within the first 40 seconds, each team had scored a point. by halftime the score was Dublin 0-8 to Cork 0-21. By the end of the game Cork had one with a score of 1-20(dub) to 0-34(cork).
Logos for the two teams L: Dublin R: Cork
the start of the game!
the equipment and uniform of a cork player
Gaelic Football is not like the traditional european football (soccer) that you would normally think. Think of it as a combination of soccer, basketball, and a little football (american). They are allowed to hold the ball in their hands and run, except that every three steps they either have to bounce the ball off the pitch (ground) or their foot or throw the ball to someone else. They are allowed to throw the ball and kick the ball to get goals and points. Same scoring system as hurling.
Here is a YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEAbWrdB9XU
Today it was Dublin against Tyrone. This game was still just as intense as the hurling game, but the score was very tight throughout that it actually ended in a draw at the end of the match. The final score was Dublin 1-9 and Tyrone 0-12.
logos for the two teams L: Cork R: Tyrone
Opening toss of the game
look at how high the ball is!!
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