Camogie

@besweet (9859)

Ireland

April 4, 2024 8:32am CST

"Camogie" is an Irish female team sport played with a stick and a ball. Tall H-shaped goals are used and when the ball goes between the posts, the team gets points. "Hurling" is a similar version played by men. I am not an expert on the game and had never heard of it before moving to Ireland. Now my daughter is learning and she loves it. I attend all of the trainings and it's very interesting. Have you heard about Camogie and Hurling and have you ever played? Which sport is most popular in your country?

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@LadyDuck (472074)

• Switzerland

4 Apr

I remember that I heard of Hurling, but never Camogie. The most popular sport here in Switzerland is Hockey.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

It kind of looks like hockey. I am not sure about the game rules. Camogie is new to us as well, and it's very interesting.

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@LadyDuck (472074)

• Switzerland

5 Apr

@besweet I do not like sports, I know that Hokey (on ice) is popular here, but I know nothing about the rules.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

@LadyDuck The field for Camogie looks like a rugby field most probably. I will learn more info gradually, my daughter started recently and we are still learning! I know nothing about the rules either. For now they just stand and try to hit the ball with the stick, and they do some exercise as well.

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@snowy22315 (182175)

• United States

4 Apr

I have heard of hurling but not the other. Where did you move from?

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

4 Apr

We were in Middle East before. They had many projects before the world cup and we worked there for a few years.

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@tkonlinevn (6438)

• Vietnam

5 Apr

It looks like hockey or rugby, right?! I have never tried this game before. Here, girls often play badminton, basketball, volleyball, soccer...

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@tkonlinevn (6438)

• Vietnam

6 Apr

@besweet In my opinion, we should choose a sport that we like to pursue to stay healthy. I'm learning to swim. Swimming is also a good sport. What do you think?

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

6 Apr

@tkonlinevn Yes swimming is great indeed. I like swimming too. I am ok with any sport my daughter chooses. I would prefer something that I can play too so we can play together, but anyway it will be her choise.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

It lools like hockey yes. Rugby is very popular as well. Growing up I was playing the same sports as you I think, volleyball and basketball mostly.

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@averygirl72 (37845)

• Philippines

5 Apr

Good to learn a new sport. People here love basketball and have softball before

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

Yes it's a nice sport! Do you also play volleyball ? I have heard that basketball is very popular in Philippines.

@averygirl72 (37845)

• Philippines

6 Apr

@besweet I love watching volleyball games but I don't know how to hit the ball. I can only serve the ball. I love shooting basketball but really don't know how to play

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

7 Apr

@averygirl72 I used to play volleyball in a team, it's a great game. Did you play volleyball as a teenager?

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@Shavkat (140119)

• Philippines

4 Apr

It sounds an interesting sport there. We do have foot volleyball or "sepak takwar."

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

Foot volleyball? That's the first time I hear about this, I need to look this up! Camogie is interesting yes.

@JudyEv (342088)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Apr

I hadn't heard of hurling before our first trip to Ireland in the late 1990s. The lady at the B&B where we stayed had been in the state team. I didn't realise there were separate games for men and women.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

6 Apr

I didnt know either. I asked the other parents at the class this morning and they said that the teams get seperated to boys and girls at the age of 5 or 6. Before that age, they have mixed teams and play together. Did you travel to Ireland all the way from Australia?

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

7 Apr

@JudyEv I understand, it's a very long flight. I am sure he'll be missing his family and the sunny weather and he will visit soon.

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@JudyEv (342088)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Apr

@besweet Yes, we've been a few times. Our son has lived there since about 1998. We have probably made our last trip though. He will have to come to see us in future.

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@RebeccasFarm (90464)

• Arvada, Colorado

5 Apr

My Mother was born in Ireland..she was a champion at hurling and so were here brothers. Yes I've seen it in Ireland.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

Comgratulations for your mother! You must be very proud:) Being a champion in sports is very difficult.

@Fleura (30541)

• United Kingdom

4 Apr

I have heard of hurling (though I don't think I have ever seen it) and didn't realise it was gender-specific. Glad your daughter is having fun. Where did you live before?

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

4 Apr

I think it's the same game but the men's version is called hurling. If someone local wants to step in to clarify this it would be great. I am not sure either.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

@Fleura Great, maybe we'll get some input!

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@Fleura (30541)

• United Kingdom

4 Apr

@besweet Maybe @xFiacre knows?

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@Shivram59 (36466)

• India

4 Apr

@besweet No;I have never heard about it;but the way you have described it;it seems interesting.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

5 Apr

It is very interesting indeed. And the kids love playing this sport.

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@Shivram59 (36466)

• India

5 Apr

@besweet Yes;it is.It seems very very interesting.

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@dya80dya (36774)

•

6 Apr

Football is the most popular sport here. I haven't played and I haven't heard about Camogie and Hurling.

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@besweet (9859)

• Ireland

6 Apr

Football is popular in my home country too, and volleyball for the girls.