We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. George Bernard Shaw
Social hurling started in Mid Tipperary pre Covid and is now making a welcome return. The brainchild of Morgan Lanigan was a huge success with players coming from all over the county for a few pucks on Sunday mornings.
Morgan’s group like a number of others around the county, including one in West Tipperary organised by Billy Ryan, has provided huge enjoyment to the players. Although the standard may not be the same as it was when the lads were in their 20’s the craic and banter has improved with age, or so they say.
The rules are fairly simple:
· You must be over 35 and no longer playing competitively
· The game is incidental contact only
· There are no coaches or referees
· Fitness, experience and talent are not necessary but a willingness to have a laugh is
Some of the lads playing are carrying a few stone, a few knocks and a good few years but they absolutely love getting out for a game with their mates once a week. The games is very similar to what we all used to play as kids, get a ball scatter out around the field and hurl for as long as you can, the pace of the game may be slower but the size of the smiles and the maturity of the jokes are exactly the same.
The group are looking for as many newcomers as possible and will be delighted to hear from anyone interested. The games will restart on February 20th at 11:30 on Holycross Ballycahill’s Astroturf. If you are interested in playing contact Morgan on 083 353 3893 or Eoin on 086 021 0043.
By Jonathan Cullen Fri 4th Feb
