The growth of hurling amongst Americans will be the topic of conversation at two talks in Loughrea tonight and tomorrow.
The first will be held tonight Thursday Sept 19, 2013 at 9pm in the De Dannan 2 Room at the Lough Rea Spa Hotel, and the second, tomorrow Friday Sept 20, at 8.30pm in Loughrea Library when freelance journalist, podcaster, and former US. migrant, Denis O'Brien, talks about hurling’s rise stateside in discussing his book, Hurling USA: America discovers an ancient Irish sport.
First published as an eBook in June, 2012 and in print that December, ‘Hurling USA’ tells how hurling is spreading to American towns and cities which until recently never knew the sport existed.
In his talk the author will examine why the sport is hooking Americans young and old. He will also explore why some clubs are trailblazers yet others are in decline.
Mr O’Brien will also address what the sport's growing presence could mean for the GAA and for Americans. The author will also do a reading and his book will be available for sale on the night.
