Paul Rouse: How the game of 'hurley' rose and fell in the capital

Hurley never exploded onto the Dublin sporting scene rather its story is one of steady progress. It became an important part in the life of various schools

LEGACY: Na Fianna players celebrate with the cup after the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final at Parnell Park. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

The Dublin hurling final between Na Fianna and Kilmacud Crokes was rightly lauded as a tremendous match. Afterwards, a message from a friend who would not ordinarily go to such events, said that he had greatly enjoyed “the hurley”.

This was an unconscious nod to a past in Dublin where there was actually such a game as “hurley” prospering in the city.