In recent days, clubs who completed all their games in the Tain Óg and Cuchulainn competitions have collected their equipment packs as a reward for their commitment and participation in the two Hurling competitions.

With close to 550 games played this year across both the Tain Óg and the Cúchulainn, it’s fair to say the two competitions have been a great success. Now, over 85 clubs from 15 different counties have been given equipment packs consisting of hurls, helmets and sliotars to help further the development of Hurling in their club and county.

With the help of the competition coordinators and the county games managers, over 750 helmets, 500 hurls and 6000 sliotars have been distributed out to the clubs as part of €250,000 equipment investment in the next three years.

After a very successful year for the two Hurling competitions, planning for next year is already underway and the future of Hurling in the top half of the island has never looked brighter.

GAA Director of Coaching and Games Development Shane Flanagan paid tribute to all involved in the Táin Óg and CúChulainn competitions. “These competitions provide a structured games programme for many clubs within developing hurling counties. Having a variation of opponents at your own level is one of the strengths of the Táín Óg and CúChulainn leagues.

”I would like to thank the Department of Transport, Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as part of the Sport Ireland Targeted Equipment grants.

“It will help bring a long-term legacy to the involvement in these competitions."

Entries for the 2023 competitions will be requested in the coming weeks and will be communicated through counties and clubs directly.