American television network CBS gave Americans a detailed insight into hurling last night as part of their series 60 minutes, billing it as "The greatest sport you've never heard of".
Kids are given a #hurley sometimes before they can walk. #Ireland#Hurlingpic.twitter.com/sCel5munLo
— 60 Minutes Sports (@60minSports) October 7, 2015
President Michael D Higgins was among those helping to endorse the game along with Donal Óg Cusack, Henry Shefflin and others.
Judging by the initial reaction it seems the sport has gone down fairly well.
Great Irish hurling stories on 60 Minutes Sports. Go County Cork. Oil Beef Hooked!
— vivienne finch (@vfinch) October 7, 2015
been watching some Hurling.. holy balls — k0jik (@k0jik) October 7, 2015
Today I discovered the sport of hurling.. fuck yea
— Mac (@Aaron_Rigsby) October 7, 2015
.@60minSports thank you for your excellent story on #Hurling tonight. As an #IrishAmerican & #USA #hurler it brought tears to my eyes! #GAA — Scott Cooper (@CooperParadigm) October 7, 2015
The hurling segment on @60minSports is amazing - not paying players and putting millions back into the community? What a concept
— Buffalo Blondie (@Buffalo_Blondie) October 7, 2015
I'm moving to Ireland and playing in a hurling league, it's official...YouTube it and you'll understand — Luke Moncman (@LukeMoncman) October 7, 2015
Great to see such a positive reaction to such a national treasure. It's only a matter of time now before the game is split into four quarters with ad breaks every two minutes.
