Americans watch hurling for the first time

“Why are they hitting each other?”

The mysteries of the scoring system, the “H in the corner”, and whether or not there are any rules are among the topics tackled by these first-time viewers of our national game.

Seen through their eyes, it’s pretty wild alright.

This group of young Americans were watching this year’s All Ireland Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, as fine a contest as the sport has recently offered, as we all know.

Surrounded by Taytos and a glass or two of Guinness - authentically recreating the spectating experience - they are encouraged to riff on the game as it unfolds.

Some gems:

“I would attempt to play hurling, yeah...but not with these guys.”

“Some tough guys playing that sport.”

“They have short shorts...I like ‘em.”

“The fastest field sport in (pause)...field sports.”

And so it is.