30 Things You Should Never Do In Ireland

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Don’t Disrespect Hurling

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The traditional Irish sport of hurling is an ancient one as well, and considered the fastest and oldest field sport in the world. This outdoor team game of Irish origin is one of the two most popular sports in the country and if you don’t want to find yourself offending the Irish, do not refer to it as a primitive form of hockey as the similarity ends with the involvement of the stick and the ball. It is seen as part of their heritage and considered dear even by those who don’t play it, leading many to call it the national game of the Irish.