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Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world. Some stories portray it as a form of military training, proficiency on the field equated with skill in battle. Legend has it that the first battle of Moytura fought about 2000 B.C. between two rival tribes, was preceded by a fierce hurling match between two teams of 27 a-side drawn from opposing forces. The casualties were buried under a huge stone cairn – a megalithic tomb. The field where the game took place is still called The Field of the Hurlers. Ancient games were also played at Tara.

Galway have booked their place in the knockout stages of the Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship, having maintained their unbeaten record with a comfortable 3-23 to 0-6 win over Down in a blustery Kenny Park in Athenry on Saturday.

Mayo were able to hold off a brave Cavan showing to pick up the points in this opening round of the LGFA senior football championship.

Galway Ladies have gone top of the division one table thanks to a facile 1-12 to 0-4 win over Tipperary, and Cork’s surprise loss to Donegal at the weekend.