Why Palestinian children are playing one of Ireland's oldest sports | Legacy Spotlight
About this episode
The episode explores how Palestinian children in a refugee camp are using hurling as a means of resistance and a vehicle for humanitarian aid.
In a refugee camp in Ramallah in the West Bank, a group of Palestinian children train to master one of Ireland’s oldest sports – hurling. They play not just for fun but for something deeper: freedom. This is the story of GAA Palestine and what's become both an unlikely vehicle for humanitarian aid and a powerful tool of resistance. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com . Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Stak
Topics covered
- sports
- humanitarian aid
- resistance
- youth
- cultural exchange
Keywords
- Palestinian children
- hurling
- GAA Palestine
- humanitarian aid
- resistance
- sports
- West Bank
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GAA Palestine, Legacy, Acast
Books & works: hurling
Places: Palestinian, Ramallah, West Bank
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