Originally Posted by
AerisArmis
My favorite was Irish Curling (I think that was what it was called). Basically, a bunch of Mick's, with questionable sobriety, beating the cr@p out of each other with sticks. Hair, teeth and eyeballs mixed with copious quantities of blood. Then, off to the pub to sing profane songs and swill more stout. A beautiful sport by any measure and one where you needn't know the rules to enjoy. Cliff diving? Mexican's in Speedo's right?
Its actually Hurling. Think lacrosse played at a faster pace by people with more attitude. Lovely sport. All amateur and the players are the heroes of the town.
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