The creation of Hurling Tours Ireland
My name is James Kavanagh and I created Hurling Tours Ireland in 2018 because of my love of our native sport, hurling. Being from Kilkenny, (the real home of hurling) all I knew since I was 5 years old was hurling and playing the sport every day. I admit nothing compares to the thrill and excitement of my playing days, but, I get a great feeling from teaching both the young and the old about Hurling.
I worked in Kilkenny Castle for many years and I was asked many times a day by tourists about hurling. Tourists would ask me what sport everyone around the city is playing. I loved explaining the sport to them and seeing their reaction and interest in the sport. They struggled to believe me when I explained that it was the fastest sport in the world and that the players aren't paid and that it is played in 42 countries worldwide. I am shocked that people still have not heard of this wonderful sport. And so, the idea for Hurling Tours Ireland was created- to spread the wonderful message of hurling to all!