An astronaut's guide to hurling

Intergalactic time-traveller and adopted Irishman Commander Chris Hadfield takes up a hurley on behalf of Irish tourism.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2014 - 12:27

Conor Hallahan

In which our hero - intergalactic time-traveller and adopted Irishman Commander Chris Hadfield - takes up a hurley on behalf of Irish tourism.

With cameras following his every move, Chris and his moustache learn the basics of our national sport at the GAA clubs of Na Fianna in Dublin and Cushendall in Co Antrim.

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