a.k.a. "Headquarters". A tiny island, an amateur game, yet a stadium as big as Wembley. Plus, no segregation of fans. An inspirational example to the world.
The fact that its the no.1 sport in our country and no player gets paid a single cent for playing💪🏼 its for family, friends, pride, community and the fans 🇮🇪
Josh I grew up with Hurling in Athenry Galway in the west of Ireland. I showed my American friends. One took 15 minutes to see the ball! Thank you for promoting our national sport. You are always welcome here. Hope you come back for the reply or next year.
Fastest ball game in the world. And hardly anyone knows about it. Great video mate. Love from Ireland. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪. Hope you get over here to see the All Ireland Hurling final. You’ll love it!!
its the oldest sport in the world over 3000 years ago it was only in 2010 that it was compulsory to wear helmets at all levels under age a few years before and it's the fastest ball game in the world.
Don't forget one of the most dangerous games to play with a ball as well. As you said it only became compulsory to wear a helmet it 2010. I have an older brother who played hurling when he was younger (he's nearly 50 now so no longer plays) but he has fractured his skull a few times, dislocated and broken fingers and we won't talk about his knuckles and of course the blood!!!
I played under 18's County Hurling for Dublin. At the juvenile level I've fractured my skull more than once and broken all of my fingers as well as a good few cracked ribs. Miss playing it every day.
Good news for you, Hurling has been picking up traction in the states for a long time now. I think there’s about 162ish clubs between the states and Canada. I play for my university’s team
I play hurling all the time and I appreciate the recognition. I try to get people to understand just because I play a sport from another country and they don’t know what it is doesn't mean I don’t play hard sports. Look up Gaelic football as well I would LOVE to see your reaction Josh. Thanks for the awesome video.
I had an Irish coworker who was over 40 at the time was in an amateur league team that played every weekend. He would barely be able to come in on some Mondays.
Josh, 'My Brudder from another Mudder'.. your videos are absolute legend! My family and friends absolutely love them.. you are a funny man, please keep on living your life with all of the joy and enthusiasm that you show here. I believe that you got a few trolls after the 'Dublin v Kerry' All-Ireland football final, in Ireland we call those trolls "feckin' Eejits".. that how an Irish person says 'Fu@&ing Idiot', in a slightly more polite way.. You rock, don't let the eejits ( e Jits) stop you from doing what you do so well!!!
Its only sore when you get broken bones but you just get up and keep playing until the game is over. Hospital can wait letting your side down would be a crime lol
Josh Pray's depiction & promotion of Gaelic games is the best I've seen. The Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) should invite Josh over for the All Ireland Final. It's like our version of the Superbowl.
I played hurling for years and years. Top tip......the easiest way to get hurt playing is being afraid. It's harder to be hit with the full swing of a hurl if you are inside the swing. Don't stand back in hurling. Great feeling giving that perfect 30m pass straight to the lámh (hand).
Best game in the world. Played hard & fast watched by supporters from opposing teams mingled together, joking with each other and wearing their team colours without fear. Players don't dive and roll along the ground looking for the referee to award frees (penalties). I've known players to play on with broken fingers (not recommended). It's fierce and fantastic.
And yet most children in Ireland love to take part in this amazing sport including myself and when people from other countries react to it they would never in a million years be willing to play such a dangerous sport.
I'm 14 and I've been playing hurling for 7 years... I've never seen it as a dangerous sport but when you see people who don't know what it is you start to realise how crazy it is... I don't think I've ever found a more competitive sport either
Something that you need to know Josh is that the helmets are only compulsory with the last number of years there was only a few players wearing them up till then keep up the good work Josh you’re too funny🤣🤣
The fastest ball sport played on grass, anywhere. The oldest ball game known to man. Played by ancient Irish warriors. A combination of Rollerball, Russian Roulette and Ballet. A thing of beauty.
I've played hurling since I was aboy I come from a traditional hurling county ,the county of Tipperary, it's proper man's game glad you enjoyed it UP TIPP 👍👍👌👌😎
WHAT a win to day legendary a man down 3, goals disallowed a fraud referee ,god bless the galty mountain men ,lions tigers legends, the valley of sleavnamon,up Tipperary roll on 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️😎😎
Josh, there's nothing like the adrenaline of a big game, and your "momma" or ma says "do you want to go out and puck a few balls" to your 7 year old self at the break/halftime. What starts as gentle pop the ball, ends up a few minutes later as my mother rasping balls past my head with the same sound and fury as the opening scene as Saving Private Ryan. Best. Day. Ever. Cork Camogie abu!
Also for anyone who doesn't know professional Hurlers and Camogie players do it because they love it. They don't get paid. So many of my teachers in primary and secondary school played professionally for different counties. I had a math teacher come in one monday after losing the top of his ear in a match, which we all watched.
Hurling - the game of Giants of Men! This made my day Josh. My nephews have recently taken it up so it's fun and games here. Hurling is the game, the wooden stick is made from the ash tree and it's called a hurley. The ball is a leather rock (🤣) called a sliotar (Sh-lith-er) It's a game i tried and failed at many moons ago. I think it's either in ya or it's not. Hurling is a passionate feeling. Interesting fact, over here "Hurling up" also means to puke violently 🤣
Josh I am Irish and play hurling and camogie please come to ireland and watch a match it is hard for people who aren’t originally from Ireland it is sore from a hit from the hurl or the slioter
There’s camogie too ! It’s basically the female equivalent of hurling and is so so much fun ! I have played Gaelic football all my life and have recently taken up camogie and I love it !!
Kkenny versus Tipp a few yrs ago ..drawn All Ireland final ..one of the finest ever examples of the ancient game ...thrill a minute hardly a wide for the match
Screw ye all. I single handed got hurling back in underage Fermanagh, I was the only girl playing in Fermanagh at the time AND I got to play in croker at the final 2017
I was on holiday with my family in Ireland when I was a kid and my brother fired one of these at me for "fun". I had one of the biggest bruises I have ever had.
I only play Gaelic football, my sister played hurling and Gaelic football. I don't know who's bright idea it was to give that woman a stick and send her out against 15 poor unsuspecting souls but she did very well at it
Hehe..... I'm actually watching this to get rid of my hangover. Keep watching it cause its making me laugh.... Lads I would love to tell him my brother laced a slitor to one net to other side of pitch n scored. It was on paper. Local paper. I think he's mind would explode at that concept. Lol.... He would be 'up all in that' 😁🤣love him.
From Ireland I want to say I fuckin love you dude. Thank you. You got a bed here if ever you decide to visit. We can go to a game. I don't follow the sport too seriously but would gladly treat you to a game in Dublin. I live beside the stadium
Josh deserves a trip to croke Park
He needs to commentate an All Ireland at Croke Park!
During an all Ireland final
a.k.a. "Headquarters".
A tiny island, an amateur game, yet a stadium as big as Wembley.
Plus, no segregation of fans. An inspirational example to the world.
@@Jessieheels77 SKY Sports had 2 'soccer' pundits do it a couple of years ago. Eye opening.
@@BatTaz19 yeah, there were some unreal reactions from people when Sky started broadcasting GAA 😂
"If you are afraid you get hurt, if you're fearless THEY get hurt"- my Coach.
we were 12years of age!
Never go in half assed.
''If they go to catch the ball, break his f#%kin' hand...If the ball is nearby you're perfectly entitled to.''
we were also 12.
The same goes for the women's version of this game (camogie). Our coach told us to 'think fast, move faster and take her out'. We were 11.
I am 13 and the amount of pure fuckin abuse we get Christ
That's actually very true my coach taught me that after a match when he was watching me
The Irish radios are talking about ur videos keep the good work supporting us irish
Someone tell him they used to play WITHOUT helmets
And also with barely any pay
@@getfinniganed6167 yeah then the Cork Gah board fecked it all up and now the cats win it all.
I know
They don’t get payed at all
@@seangeaney8120 they get sponsorships and shit like that but no pay cheque
The fact that its the no.1 sport in our country and no player gets paid a single cent for playing💪🏼 its for family, friends, pride, community and the fans 🇮🇪
This is greatest description of anything in the history of everything! You, Sir, are the Ernest Hemingway of rant.
Josh I grew up with Hurling in Athenry Galway in the west of Ireland. I showed my American friends. One took 15 minutes to see the ball! Thank you for promoting our national sport. You are always welcome here. Hope you come back for the reply or next year.
Thanks for your kind words about Irish sports! We're here for it! Ignore the haters, they're fools.
Fastest ball game in the world. And hardly anyone knows about it. Great video mate. Love from Ireland. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪. Hope you get over here to see the All Ireland Hurling final. You’ll love it!!
Dragon Energy it’s only the fastest on grass not in the world
@@Biscuits2 Actually it is the fastest field sport in the world.
One wire same thing
@@Biscuits2 But you said it's not the fastest in the world.
its the oldest sport in the world over 3000 years ago it was only in 2010 that it was compulsory to wear helmets at all levels under age a few years before and it's the fastest ball game in the world.
Mr.Boots it is the best sport in the world!!
Don't forget one of the most dangerous games to play with a ball as well. As you said it only became compulsory to wear a helmet it 2010. I have an older brother who played hurling when he was younger (he's nearly 50 now so no longer plays) but he has fractured his skull a few times, dislocated and broken fingers and we won't talk about his knuckles and of course the blood!!!
jai alai is the fastest ball game , hurling is the fastest grass ball game
I played under 18's County Hurling for Dublin. At the juvenile level I've fractured my skull more than once and broken all of my fingers as well as a good few cracked ribs.
Miss playing it every day.
@@jodyreid9761 golf is actually the sport where ball travels the fastest.
Am I the only Irish person that watched this video with the biggest grin because are amazing culture is finally being recognized worldwide
You are not alone! 😁
Good news for you, Hurling has been picking up traction in the states for a long time now. I think there’s about 162ish clubs between the states and Canada. I play for my university’s team
You're seen yup
I play hurling all the time and I appreciate the recognition. I try to get people to understand just because I play a sport from another country and they don’t know what it is doesn't mean I don’t play hard sports. Look up Gaelic football as well I would LOVE to see your reaction Josh. Thanks for the awesome video.
Hi Josh take the ticket and go... your always welcome in Ireland
I had an Irish coworker who was over 40 at the time was in an amateur league team that played every weekend. He would barely be able to come in on some Mondays.
All of them are amateur. The top players are not paid.
I’m Irish, Monday is the most called in sick day and I assure you, it’s not because of hurling.
He sounds soft
@@hangsambo12 it's because of the pints after the game
Willie Duff well done William.
Josh, 'My Brudder from another Mudder'.. your videos are absolute legend! My family and friends absolutely love them.. you are a funny man, please keep on living your life with all of the joy and enthusiasm that you show here. I believe that you got a few trolls after the 'Dublin v Kerry' All-Ireland football final, in Ireland we call those trolls "feckin' Eejits".. that how an Irish person says 'Fu@&ing Idiot', in a slightly more polite way.. You rock, don't let the eejits ( e Jits) stop you from doing what you do so well!!!
Its only sore when you get broken bones but you just get up and keep playing until the game is over. Hospital can wait letting your side down would be a crime lol
How you have embraced a culture so easy is astonishing.
What an articulate open-minded intelligent person.
Josh Pray's depiction & promotion of Gaelic games is the best I've seen. The Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) should invite Josh over for the All Ireland Final. It's like our version of the Superbowl.
I played hurling for years and years. Top tip......the easiest way to get hurt playing is being afraid. It's harder to be hit with the full swing of a hurl if you are inside the swing. Don't stand back in hurling. Great feeling giving that perfect 30m pass straight to the lámh (hand).
good advice!
Brilliant.. cheers from Ireland
When I played Gaelic we got into a fight and three people got bloody noses. We were angry under 10s
Relatable
Under age Gaelic wasn’t under age Gaelic if there wasn’t a scrap at least once a game
@@danielmckeown8285 so true
LMAO same but to the reff
That’s every underage lad in Gaelic. acting tough😂😂😂
I play camogie the female version of hurling and I know friends who broke arms in matches but I love the speed and tackling it so fun
Best game in the world. Played hard & fast watched by supporters from opposing teams mingled together, joking with each other and wearing their team colours without fear. Players don't dive and roll along the ground looking for the referee to award frees (penalties). I've known players to play on with broken fingers (not recommended). It's fierce and fantastic.
I play camogie and let me tell you this man DESERVES a trip to the all Ireland final!
Ur videos
viral in ireland u know
Over here you’re a mini celebrity! Everyone loves ya Josh!
These videos are hilarious, love them, read about negative comments, don't know why, and I am born and bred Irish. Keep it up Josh, great stuff
Thank u for this. It is liberating to have someone from another country appreciate hurley. Very funny video
That just about did the game justice.. Go'wan ya good ting !
This is brilliant!!!
And yet most children in Ireland love to take part in this amazing sport including myself and when people from other countries react to it they would never in a million years be willing to play such a dangerous sport.
This guy is a legend
Hit gold with this one.
Girls play it too!! (I did as a child!!)
I'm 14 and I've been playing hurling for 7 years... I've never seen it as a dangerous sport but when you see people who don't know what it is you start to realise how crazy it is... I don't think I've ever found a more competitive sport either
I hope you're still playing, what county?
This was fucking hilarious! 😂😂 Keep up the good work my man!
Top stuff Josh big fan. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Such a good sport. And, yes... It IS crazy!
iamthe12th it isn’t really tho
@@Biscuits2 Fine, it isn't crazy... Just a good sport.
iamthe12th oh yeah it’s unreal
Something that you need to know Josh is that the helmets are only compulsory with the last number of years there was only a few players wearing them up till then keep up the good work Josh you’re too funny🤣🤣
The fastest ball sport played on grass, anywhere.
The oldest ball game known to man. Played by ancient Irish warriors.
A combination of Rollerball, Russian Roulette and Ballet.
A thing of beauty.
Ireland loves Josh Pray 💚🇮🇪🍀
Lol you so funny Josh!! I'm an Irish girl who grew up playing hurling.. It's not just for the Irish boys. Look that up too.
Praying for Ireland.
Man they got you on the radio in Ireland hahaha
The main man himself was on at half time in croker today
We need to crowd fund to get this guy on Hill 16
I'm 13 and have been playing this sport since I was 4 and to see a buff man scream about how dangerous and scary it is, is hilarious
Had to subscribe just watched you on the tv... 😀😂watch the match Sunday.. UP TIPP... 🥰
U would love croke park, the ball travels so fast u cant even see it sometimes!!!☘🐾
I've played hurling since I was aboy I come from a traditional hurling county ,the county of Tipperary, it's proper man's game glad you enjoyed it UP TIPP 👍👍👌👌😎
WHAT a win to day legendary a man down 3, goals disallowed a fraud referee ,god bless the galty mountain men ,lions tigers legends, the valley of sleavnamon,up Tipperary roll on 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️😎😎
Made my day to discover he made it to Ireland . Cead mile fáilte Josh.
Ripped my shoulder doing this...on a lark. The assailant? ...my freaking son.
Sir, you are a treasure.
I play college hurling in the USA! Go Purdue!
I love it. Go Kilkenny Kats. It’s a cross between lacrosse, rugby and attempted murder.
Beautifully written 🤣
I have Cork men from near Mallow around me, Hurling is in their DNA. daren't mention the KKs though 🤣
Cats***
@@clareh1977 let's keep the Kats - KK is their car number plate so it makes more sense
@@sabinedunne7040 Not known as Kats in Ireland, known as The Cats! Or Kilkenny Cats!😊
@@charlenebell8995 I'm Irish, in Ireland, I know that 🤣 I Just thought the number plate and cats bring kats was a clever idea
Hurling is 3000 years old and the field is the size of 3 football fields. It's not as violent now as it used to be.
You should have seen hurling before the helmets became compulsory in 2010
Hahaha 😂 Subscribed after seeing Josh on The 2 Johnnies Do America
That ball is called a slitter and its rock hard you would definitely not want to be hit with it at any speed😂
I thought that was wrong 😂👍
@@lfinn101 its pronounced the way you spelled it, well maybe more like slit-her. Its spelled sliótar as Gaeilge
Josh, there's nothing like the adrenaline of a big game, and your "momma" or ma says "do you want to go out and puck a few balls" to your 7 year old self at the break/halftime. What starts as gentle pop the ball, ends up a few minutes later as my mother rasping balls past my head with the same sound and fury as the opening scene as Saving Private Ryan. Best. Day. Ever. Cork Camogie abu!
Thank you so much for all your love
Also for anyone who doesn't know professional Hurlers and Camogie players do it because they love it. They don't get paid. So many of my teachers in primary and secondary school played professionally for different counties. I had a math teacher come in one monday after losing the top of his ear in a match, which we all watched.
They're not professional their amateurs. The cream of amateurs but still not professional.
Hurling - the game of Giants of Men!
This made my day Josh. My nephews have recently taken it up so it's fun and games here.
Hurling is the game, the wooden stick is made from the ash tree and it's called a hurley.
The ball is a leather rock (🤣) called a sliotar (Sh-lith-er)
It's a game i tried and failed at many moons ago. I think it's either in ya or it's not. Hurling is a passionate feeling.
Interesting fact, over here "Hurling up" also means to puke violently 🤣
Josh I am Irish and play hurling and camogie please come to ireland and watch a match it is hard for people who aren’t originally from Ireland it is sore from a hit from the hurl or the slioter
I love this guy's reaction!!!
Josh brilliant love this
Been playing since 4 years old just fell in love with the speed
Brilliant mate. Hurling is one tought sport.
josh you do know that we irish people play hurling at under 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 20 years old level too
There’s camogie too ! It’s basically the female equivalent of hurling and is so so much fun ! I have played Gaelic football all my life and have recently taken up camogie and I love it !!
My old man would of loved seeing this... Thanks... lol
Hahaha, brilliant, Josh Pray needs to come to Ireland and do a stand up gig, or even just go on the beer, he'll be looked after with his banter
Kkenny versus Tipp a few yrs ago ..drawn All Ireland final ..one of the finest ever examples of the ancient game ...thrill a minute hardly a wide for the match
Peter Byrne I’m only goin for kk because my friends r from tipp
I liked this vid in the intro, you were so hilarious. Thank you, as an Irish girl myself XD
Dude, this was 4 years ago and i am here for this video
Love this guy 😂
You need three things to play Hurling; your Hurler, the slither and your "BALLS"!
I subscribed after accidentally coming across your white experience videos. Do you plan on doing any more soon?
They don’t even get paid
I lost sight my right eye from hurling, its a brutal but legendary sport. Great video lad 😉
Aaron Quinn I see that your emoji choice is relative to your face
Tipp or Kilkenny
Emmett Fraser I’d say it will go to a replay tbh
@@Biscuits2 wrong eye but close enough mate 😉👌
Aaron Quinn yuppaa
Come to Ireland and watch it I play
Love to see his reaction to an all ireland final
So glad you looked it up.
Josh needs to get to the All-Ireland Final.
“I’m calling my mama “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
In hurling if u play in the full back line he says stay so tight to him that youll be there to wipe his arse
Im the one that breaks the shins chicken nugg788
U say ur not tough enough I’m 10 years old and I play hurling 🇮🇪😂
I'm nine and I started playing hurling 2 years ago
Screw ye all. I single handed got hurling back in underage Fermanagh, I was the only girl playing in Fermanagh at the time AND I got to play in croker at the final 2017
@@caitinjhnstn4868 stop showing off
red animations lowkey joking but ok
@@caitinjhnstn4868 just don't say screw u for no reason
This is a great response 😂😂😂
Our national sport. Heard it described as a mixture of hockey and mma :) anyway, thanks for the video. Regards from Tipperary.
Yo Josh, I'm Irish, full blown. Don't change man fuck everyone of us that have a problem with you. Y'all making some good videos bro 👊
Your the best brother
My mum broke her teachers jaw when she was a kid. It's a crazy game
I thought this had nothing to do with hurling for a second 😂
I was on holiday with my family in Ireland when I was a kid and my brother fired one of these at me for "fun". I had one of the biggest bruises I have ever had.
Hurling be 3000yrs old Bro !!
I only play Gaelic football, my sister played hurling and Gaelic football. I don't know who's bright idea it was to give that woman a stick and send her out against 15 poor unsuspecting souls but she did very well at it
Hurling is male only
@@aoibhinnomahony7712 I wasn't about to confuse the Yanks with the unnecessary name change between hurling and camogie.
@@conororeilly5492 its not unnecessary theyre different
@@aoibhinnomahony7712 so is ladies football but it's still called football
@@conororeilly5492 camogie balls are smaller and lighter and the rules are different
Hehe..... I'm actually watching this to get rid of my hangover. Keep watching it cause its making me laugh.... Lads I would love to tell him my brother laced a slitor to one net to other side of pitch n scored. It was on paper. Local paper. I think he's mind would explode at that concept. Lol.... He would be 'up all in that' 😁🤣love him.
From Ireland I want to say I fuckin love you dude. Thank you. You got a bed here if ever you decide to visit. We can go to a game. I don't follow the sport too seriously but would gladly treat you to a game in Dublin. I live beside the stadium
Try watch some hurling from the 60s and 70s...mad men
And they had a smoke at half time. Isotonic air
Bring this guy to The All Ireland!!!!
ROFL...brilliant JOSH!