GAA makes pitch for hurling to get world heritage recognition

Hurling took a step closer to Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) last night as a GAA delegation made a presentation to members of the body in Paris.

Over nine years since Fine Gael senator John Paul Phelan wrote to the world body seeking the game be considered a “cherished intangible asset” and four years after the plan to seek the endorsement was backed by the Government, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan yesterday led a group including former Cork star John Fenton and GAA president John Horan in making their pitch in the French capital.