Offaly Team that played in the All-Ireland 2000

Looking at new hurleys made from ash

Hurling can be tough at times. Here, Tipperary are playing Limerick.

Hurleys are easily broken!

Pictures of Kilkenny winning the 2000 All-Ireland Final

A programme from a hurling match

Every year, hurlers play matches against shinty players from Scotland.

Shinty is a game very like hurling. Look at the different shaped stick or camán.

Defenders try always to block an attacker's shot.

Cork celebrate winning the All-Ireland with the McCarthy Cup.

What any hurling player does not want to see - the red card!

Close control of the sliothar is crucial in hurling.

The goalkeeper's view!

Scoring the winning point in an All-Ireland is the dream of every player.

Losing an All-Ireland, however, is something no-one likes!

Players need to have lots of hurleys at matches in case they break any.

Michael Cusack, founder of the GAA.

Archbishop Croke, first patron of the GAA

The first ever All-Ireland Champions

The oldest ever photo of a hurling match from 1908.

Maurice Davin, the first President of the GAA

Hurling at it's fiercest.

Christy Ring, unquestionably one of the greatest hurlers ever. He won every honour in the game and played for 20 years at the highest level.

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