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Born in a haze of myths and legends, this episode explores the birth of hurling and the hurler.

Ulster warrior C煤 Chulainn is a key figure in its iconography, and today, the Poc Fada competition follows his trail across the Cooley Mountains. And what does hurling mean to the island as a whole? Where does it lie in history and Ireland鈥檚 unfolding identities?

Charting the formation of the GAA alongside the turbulent times of the Land War and mass emigration, this episode explores the groundwork on which a remarkable sport was founded. Whether it鈥檚 the ultimate dream of representing your county in Croke Park on finals day or the tribal pride of playing for club or parish, picking up a hurl and sliotar brings a true sense of belonging to something much bigger.