This sport has continued to force me to not only question my athletic ability, but my intelligence as well.
So at the end of the day, what have I learned about hurling? I’ve learned that I have no idea what’s going on 99% of the time and I feel bad for those poor captains and coaches as they watch me and my other rookie friends try and understand the game they so love and cherish. But I have come to really enjoy the sport and find myself wanting to learn more and more about it each day. The people are great and so welcoming, always willing to talk to me and answer any questions I have. I’ve learned about circles of trust and that Boone’s is a vital accessory to every hurling weekend. I watch as children as young as six years old quickly progress beyond my skill level (but the amount of puppies and dogs at the field every weekend make up for it!). I think the jerseys we get are sick and the round robins are a lot of fun. While I hope to be consistent in my abilities at some point with this sport, I must admit I’m hooked (And yes, that was a hurling joke). All in all, hurling is a cool sport with even cooler people and I’m glad to be a part of it all. Thanks MHC for opening your doors to us!
Lisa "Turtle" Belltramello of County Clare with fellow rookies and roommates Meghan Dillon, Aly Wolf, and Casey Schaak on jersey night