Great day for the Irish!

Hurling star on campus

by Jane Lombard - March 15, 2005

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Tony Griffin was attracted to Dalhousie from Ireland in order to study human kinetics. (Dan Abriel Photo)

Kinesiology student Tony Griffin, from Ballyea, Co. Clare finds time between studying and snow storms to practice hurling, a fast paced sport unique to Ireland.

Played with special sticks called hurleys, the game is a cross between hockey, soccer and lacrosse.

When he can get home, Tony is a forward with the Clare hurling team, and hopes to lead them back to the Irish National Championships this fall.

Read more about Tony's Halifax training regime at Griffin's learning curve.

Readers Say

Im a HUGE fan of Hurling and was suprised to hear a Hurler was actualy going to school in Canada.
Hope it works well for you Tony Griffin.
Later dayz Gregory

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