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Ball, Hurling

Object number2024.58.1

Manufacturer O’Connor Sports

Datec. 2023

OriginPakistan

MediumLeather; Cork

Credit LineGift of Ron O'Shea, Pittsburgh Pucas

DescriptionHurling ball, also known as sliotar or sliothar. Spherical white ball constructed of two white pieces of leather surrounding cork center; there are pronounced out-turned dark gray seams between the two pieces of leather. White stitching. DimensionsDiameter: 2.625 in. (6.7 cm)
MarksOne side has black maker logo with black text below "[black Triquetra Celtic knot] / O'CONNOR'S".

Front of ball has green text "Quick".

One side has black-outlined green text "QUICK / TOUCH" with black graphic of hurling player in black to the viewer's right.

Back of ball has black text in a circular orientation "MADE IN PAKISTAN".
Historical NotesHurling ball used by Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association Youth team.Label TextThough hurling’s roots date back 3,000 years to ancient Gaelic and Irish origins, it has only recently been played competitively in this region. Overseen by the Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association, a men’s team, the Pucas, formed in 2007 and a woman’s team, Na Laochra Camogie, started in 2021. Both have captured Midwest championships; the men won a national USGAA Championship in 2022, and the women won a Junior B National Championship in camogie (a variant of hurling played by women) in 2023. The University of Pittsburgh’s Club team racked up an astounding four consecutive National Collegiate GAA championships between 2019 and 2023.

Related institution Gaelic Athletic Association

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