Cork hurley-makers under pressure due to supply issues with ash

Canning Hurleys in Galway closed today because of problems getting the ash used for camáns

Fitzgerald Hurleys in Araglen.

CANNING Hurleys in Galway close their business today due to a lack of ash supplies.

Getting a reliable stock of ash has been an issue for hurley-makers for a number of years due to disease affecting the trees while these problems have been exacerbated by global uncertainty and rising shipping costs.