Mitchelstown welcomes the return the Gaelic Traditional Games interactive display for Culture night 2026!

Expect a fast-paced introduction to Ireland’s most daring traditional games.

1. Rough & Tumble HURLING –

Emerald Isle’s Iconic game ~ Fastest field game on the grass played over 3,000 years and inspired by the warrior Cú Chulainn. Long Puckers invited.

2. 56 lb / 28 lb / 5 lb WEIGHT FOR DISTANCE

A true test of brawn and strength.

3. Risqué POLE HOPPING over Ditches.

Balance, bravery and banter.

Experience how rural people crossed ditches in pre-road Ireland and how invaders crossed Norman castle moates.

4. Scintillating SKITTLES

Precision, skill and plenty of laughs

(wooden throwers removing numbered dollies from the 5-ft circle)

5. Wobbly WELLY-BOOT Throwing

Fun for all abilities – measured by distance.

6.Rustic ROAD BOWLING

Hurling 28-oz metal bowl on rural roads

Speed, strategy and competitive spirit – measuring tape decides

7. Wheel pulling

Rural Ireland meets relay madness

8.Rustic HORSESHOE Throwing

Accuracy, heritage and friendly rivalry.

9. Tracing of Sporting HEROES / SCOUNDRELS via Irish Family Search.

Ideal For Sport-mad, Like-minded Humans

It’s free to all and sundry