Gaelic Games – A glimpse into ancient Irish heritage
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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 – But what are Gaelic games? Today we are joined by Cormac Ó Donnchú, 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    This episode’s Irish words: Hurling (Sport) – Pronounced: Huer-ling --- Camogie (woman’s hurling) – Pronounced: Ka-maw-gi --- sliotar (ball for hurling) – Pronounced: Schli-tar --- Camán (hurling stick) – Pronounced: Com-oon  --- Caid (ancient mob football) – Pronounced: Ka-id --- Cú Chulainn (mythic character - "Hound (cú) of Culann") – Pronounced: Koo-kul-in --- Fite fuaite (something that is intertwined – something that can’t be unpicked) – Pronounced: fi-tcha Foo-cha    
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