The Poc Fada na hÉireann is the All-Ireland final for the ancient sport of the poc fada. This involves hitting a ball (slíotar) around a mountain course in the fewest strikes (poc) possible. There are qualifiers held around the country throughout the year to select the best athletes. On the big day, men, women and […]
The Gaelic sport of Hurling is the greatest team sport on this planet or any other. Rebel Voice states this as an impartial, Gaelic, GAA-loving, hurling-admiring commentator. No other sport combines the physicality, grace, skill and sheer courageous determination that hurling encompasses. It is an art-form showcased on the field of play. Should anyone be […]
This short excerpt is a teaser for a new documentary about the origins of ice hockey in Canada, and how it is believed to have originated from games of hurling played on ice by Irish immigrants. It’s a nice thought. The documentary has recently been premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh and will be shown […]
As the GAA competitions move into their final stages, we, who are interested in the national sports of our nation, can readily hear the banter that takes place between those who hail from different parts of Ireland. Good-natured ribbing is to be expected, but sadly sometimes the verbal interaction moves into the realm of abuse. […]
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