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Gaelic Games – A glimpse into ancient Irish heritage

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Rooted in ancient myths and the fastest sport on grass; Gaelic games give a glimpse into ancient Irish heritage that still thrives to this day – But what are Gaelic games?

Today we are joined by Cormac Ó Donnchú, co-founder of Experience Gaelic Games to talk about the sports and their connection to Irish culture.

For more information on the trips on offer visit: experiencegaelicgames.com

This episode’s Irish words:

Hurling (Sport) – Pronounced: Huer-ling

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Camogie (woman’s hurling) – Pronounced: Ka-maw-gi

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sliotar (ball for hurling) – Pronounced: Schli-tar

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Camán (hurling stick) – Pronounced: Com-oon

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Caid (ancient mob football) – Pronounced: Ka-id

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Cú Chulainn (mythic character - "Hound (cú) of Culann") – Pronounced: Koo-kul-in

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Fite fuaite (something that is intertwined – something that can’t be unpicked) – Pronounced: fi-tcha Foo-cha

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Rooted in ancient myths and the fastest sport on grass; Gaelic games give a glimpse into ancient Irish heritage that still thrives to this day – But what are Gaelic games?

Today we are joined by Cormac Ó Donnchú, co-founder of Experience Gaelic Games to talk about the sports and their connection to Irish culture.

For more information on the trips on offer visit: experiencegaelicgames.com

This episode’s Irish words:

Hurling (Sport) – Pronounced: Huer-ling

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Camogie (woman’s hurling) – Pronounced: Ka-maw-gi

---

sliotar (ball for hurling) – Pronounced: Schli-tar

---

Camán (hurling stick) – Pronounced: Com-oon

---

Caid (ancient mob football) – Pronounced: Ka-id

---

Cú Chulainn (mythic character - "Hound (cú) of Culann") – Pronounced: Koo-kul-in

---

Fite fuaite (something that is intertwined – something that can’t be unpicked) – Pronounced: fi-tcha Foo-cha

  continue reading

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