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On Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:27:47 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

>> For real men there is the Thomas Meagher Hurling Club. What good's a
>> sport that doesn't allow you to carry a deadly weapon?
> 
> Aha., But that's Oirish, is it not?
> 
> In England, hurling is what you do after the 10th pint of beer, on a
> Saturday night

Definitely.  A hurley is a short stick used to beat Sassenachs. Sometimes 
it is used in hurling.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurley_(stick)