Since last post, we've been really busy. That weekend, we took a trip to Tipperary for the U-21 National Hurling Championship between Galway and Tipperary! Hurling is potentially the coolest sport I've ever watched in my life. Pretty much, it's a cross between rugby, lacrosse, gaelic football, and golf. With constant movement (and tackling), it's a game to enjoy.
Since our host town, Galway, was playing in the championship, we definitely took the opportunity to receive some very Irish culture. Sadly, Galway got creamed, but we had a blast regardless!
Hurling = Awesome
After the hurling match, we just hung around the cottages for a little while. On Monday, we decided to do some birthday celebrating! After some phenomenally exciting classes, a bunch of us booked a bus into Galway to go catch a soccer match. Unfortunately, the Irish weather was not really cooperating:
Our rain-faces
Because it was so cold and rainy and windy, it turned out that only a few of us went to the match, but I can definitely say that it was a TON of fun, an experience I am SO glad I did. The teams playing, Galway United and Sligo, are each middle-of-the-pack in the premier league of Ireland. Fans were passionate, players were good, and the company was great!
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but Sligo was
definitely the better team that night.
After a cold soccer game, what better way to celebrate than get some birthday drinks?!? Yep, definitely hit up a few pubs in Galway, enjoyed some live jazz, and ended up having a great evening!
More to come about our weekend excursion to Southern Ireland!
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