The making of All-Ireland winner Richie McCarthy

The other day I found myself trying to explain the sport of hurling to an English friend who had never seen it. In describing the pace of the game, the strength, stamina and ferocity it required, my conclusion was this: “It’s a tough man’s game, so it’s not one for the likes of me.”

The other day I found myself trying to explain the sport of hurling to an English friend who had never seen it, writes Barry McCarthy.

In describing the pace of the game, the strength, stamina and ferocity it required, my conclusion was this: “It’s a tough man’s game, so it’s not one for the likes of me.”