Hurlers saddle up in aid of injured jockey Robbie McNamara

The hurling and the horses are two quintessential Irish pastimes — but the fastest field game on the planet got some serious horsepower when the sports were combined for the first time.

Limerick hurling stars Declan Hannon and David Reidy are set to feature on Sky’s Irish TV this weekend in the world’s first game of hurling on horseback, to help raise funds for fellow Limerick sportsman Robbie McNamara.

The jockey was left paralysed after falling from a horse during a race in April.