Wheelchair hurling gains spotlight at European disability event
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Petula Martyn
Summary
Wheelchair hurling is a fast-paced, inclusive adaptation of traditional Irish hurling, designed for people with physical disabilities. The sport combines speed, skill, and strategy, with players using specially adapted wheelchairs and equipment. The article highlights the Munster Wheelchair Hurling Club in Co Limerick, where the focus is on athleticism and competition rather than disability. It features players like Ellie Sheehy and Caroline O'Halloran, and emphasizes that every score matters, but so does the opportunity to participate. The sport is growing in popularity and will be featured at a European disability event.
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At the Millennium Centre in Caherconlish, Co Limerick, the focus is not on disability but on the speed, skill and determination that define a fiercely competitive sport.
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