On this Fit at Five we take a look at a sport that has deep roots in the Gaelic tradition. The sport is hurling. This Portland club just started up about four years ago, and now they have added a youth league.
Coach James Tierney tells us that even though it may seem like a rough sport these kids have seen very little injury. The skills are simple, but the games have these kids constantly running, and using their minds.
While on this shoot it was clear that these kids have a blast out there on the field. Their hard work is paying off! August 4-7 the kids are heading to Canton mass to compete in the 2011 Continental Youth Championships. They will be joining 2,500 other kids from across North America and Europe.
We have provided a link to the Portland Hurling Club.