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Gaelic Games A glimpse into ancient Irish heritage

Published: Dec. 9, 2022, 9 a.m.

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Rooted in ancient myths and the fastest sport on grass; Gaelic games give a glimpse into ancient Irish heritage that still thrives to this day \\u2013 But what are Gaelic games?

Today we are joined by Cormac \\xd3 Donnch\\xfa, co-founder of Experience Gaelic Games to talk about the sports and their connection to Irish culture.

For more information on the trips on offer visit: experiencegaelicgames.com\\xa0

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This episode\\u2019s Irish words:

Hurling (Sport) \\u2013 Pronounced: Huer-ling

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Camogie (woman\\u2019s hurling) \\u2013 Pronounced: Ka-maw-gi

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sliotar (ball for hurling) \\u2013 Pronounced: Schli-tar

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Cam\\xe1n (hurling stick) \\u2013 Pronounced: Com-oon\\xa0

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Caid (ancient mob football) \\u2013 Pronounced: Ka-id

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C\\xfa Chulainn (mythic character - "Hound (c\\xfa) of Culann") \\u2013 Pronounced: Koo-kul-in

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Fite fuaite (something that is intertwined \\u2013 something that can\\u2019t be unpicked) \\u2013 Pronounced: fi-tcha Foo-cha

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