By Kevin Murphy and Grainne McGuinness
Young pretenders Cian Lynch and Shane O’Donnell face off against Diarmuid of House O’Sullivan in this epic clip to promote the GAA’s freestyle hurling competition.
Hurling enthusiasts are invited to take part in the search to find Ireland’s finest freestyle exponent.
Just over 1 HOUR till Freestyle Hurling is launched! Shane O'Donnell wants YOU to take the #iAmHurling challenge #GAA pic.twitter.com/h5ExcFEADb
— The GAA (@officialgaa) July 16, 2015
The fascinating promotional video, also featuring Cork Camogie captain Ashling Thompson, is a real must see for hurling fans.
Inter-county players Cian Lynch (Limerick), Danny Sutcliffe (Dublin), Shane O’Donnell (Clare), Lee Chin (Wexford), Cork Camogie captain Ashling Thompson and former Cork star Diarmaid O’Sullivan show off their silky skills.
This novel competition is sure to highlight some spectacular skills and the winner will perform at halftime during this years All Ireland Hurling Final in September.
Participants are expected to perform skills and tricks with a hurley and sliothar in a short 30 second video and submit the videos to gaa.ie
Free style hurling has really taken off with many kids taking to social media to demonstrate their outrageous talent, skill and control.