01
10–12 min
The Origin Forge
3,000 years in ten minutes.
A cinematic large-format film retells the legend of Setanta and the birth of hurling from ancient Celtic myth.
Dublin · Opening 2027
To understand Ireland,
you have to
experience hurling.
Older than the pyramids and woven into the soul of a nation, hurling is more than sport — it's Irish identity, passed down for 3,000 years. Across five immersive zones, grip the hurley, hear the roar of 80,000, and discover the game that explains a country. No trip to Ireland is complete without it.
UNESCO Intangible Heritage · 2018Scroll ↓
3,000+
Years of Legend
60–90
Minute Journey
5
Immersive Zones
82,000
Voice Stadium Roar
The Origin
A boy. A hound.
A game born of the gods.
Long before Rome, before writing reached these shores, the Celts carved the game of iomán into the myths of Ireland — a contest of speed, courage and craft played across mountain and meadow.
When young Setanta struck the hound of Culann dead with a single blow of his hurley, a legend was forged. His story is our story. And in the Origin Forge, it begins again — for you.
Zone 01 · The Origin Forge
From The Origin Film
"The Game of the Gods"
The Experience
Five zones.
One unforgettable journey.
Deliberately inclusive. Built for first-timers, treasured by fanatics. You'll leave with a hurley in hand and a story to tell the world.
02
15–20 min
Setanta's Mountain
Feel the crack of ash on leather.
Three low-pressure challenge stations — Power, Prowess, Poise — set inside the misted Cooley Mountains.
03
15–20 min
The Workshop
Witness the art of the hurley maker
Discover the craft that has been passed down through generations. Add the optional extra to personalise your own mini-hurley as a keepsake.
04
12–15 min
Dressing Room & Tunnel
Feel the roar.
Experience a spine-tingling pre-match speech, then walk out to the virtual roar of an 80,000 crowd.
05
Open ended
The Clubhouse
Hall Of Heroes.
Irish café, retail, and cinematic photo moments — dress up in Celtic Warrior costumes, sit upon the Throne of Hurleys, lift The Cup.
★
60–90 min
The Full Journey
One story. Yours.
A 60–90 minute curated experience woven from myth, craft, sport and hospitality — in the heart of Dublin.
Voices from the Journey
"I came for the story. I left addicted to the sport."
"The tunnel walk gave me chills. Genuinely one of the best things we did in Ireland."
"You don't watch hurling here — you feel it in your chest."
Book Your Experience
The legend begins
the moment you arrive.
Sessions depart every 30 minutes, 9am–6pm daily. Early-bird pricing live now — save 20% on launch tickets.
Adult
€29
Full 5-zone experience
Child (U16)
€20
Full 5-zone experience
Senior (65+)
€22
Full 5-zone experience
Visiting
Everything you'll want to know before you arrive.
I've never played hurling. Is this for me?+
Absolutely. The experience is built for first-timers. Every station is guided, low-pressure and forgiving — you'll be lifting a sliotar within minutes.
How long does the experience take?+
60 to 90 minutes across five zones, plus as much time as you like in The Clubhouse café afterwards.
Is it suitable for children?+
Yes — under 16s are welcome with a family ticket, and school groups are one of our core audiences.
Where is House of Hurling?+
Central Dublin — a short walk from the city's main transport hubs. Full address confirmed on booking.
Can we book for a corporate team?+
Yes. Group packages (15+) include a shared leaderboard and dedicated host. Get in touch for private bookings.