The sport of hurling will return to Fenway Park, the home of legendary Baseball team the Boston Red Sox, for the first time in more than 60 years with the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic and Irish Festival on November 22nd, 2015.
Beaten All-Ireland Finalists Galway will take-on Dublin in an exhibition game where the two teams will play a modified version of hurling called “Super 11’s” which reduces the pitch to 11 players with only goals allowed. The event will be streamed live for hurling fans globally on www.redsox.com/irishfestival
GAA Director General Páraic Duffy said, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase what is commonly viewed as Ireland’s national game on the coveted stage that is Fenway Park.Our games have never enjoyed a higher profile outside Ireland and knowing the importance of Fenway Park to American sports fans, we hope this event involving two of our top teams will further elevate the status of our game to sporting enthusiasts across the city and further afield.”
In addition to the Hurling Classic, there will be a lively Irish festival complete with Irish food, music, and dancing. Additional details about the Irish Festival will be continuously posted at the event website.For more details on the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic and Irish Festival and ticket information, please visit www.redsox.com/irishfestival.
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