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We’ll take a look at some physical heritage in play.
This morning is about getting out of the room and into the elements to sling stones and scuffle — to feel a bit of the physical culture that once lived easily on this island. With the sling, you’ll get the swing of casting — an act so old it lives in our myths. With scuffling, you’ll get to grips with Ireland’s wrestling roots: the Collar & Elbow style, once famous across the country.
We’ll start simply. Tennis balls come before stones. You’ll learn the basics of slinging technique and leave with a sling of your own. Alongside that, you’ll be introduced to the grips, rules, and principles that guided Irish wrestling before it nearly disappeared.
This isn’t about mastery. It’s about feel. Timing. Balance. Getting hands on, feet planted, and bodies moving together. The craic will come naturally — from shared effort, a bit of resistance, and the odd tumble.
Those old grips are alive again, popping up all over the island. We’ll put the Cork hand to the revival of both — slinging and scuffling — and see what happens when people gather to play.
Who it’s for:
Anyone who fancies a morning outside, learning old skills, having a grapple, throwing a few stones, and being part of something social and physical. No experience needed. Come ready to move, laugh, and get stuck in.
Date - Time - Location
Saturday April 11th
10 am to 12 pm
Secret East Cork Beach
(revealed by email close to the day)
We’ll take a look at some physical heritage in play.
This morning is about getting out of the room and into the elements to sling stones and scuffle — to feel a bit of the physical culture that once lived easily on this island. With the sling, you’ll get the swing of casting — an act so old it lives in our myths. With scuffling, you’ll get to grips with Ireland’s wrestling roots: the Collar & Elbow style, once famous across the country.
We’ll start simply. Tennis balls come before stones. You’ll learn the basics of slinging technique and leave with a sling of your own. Alongside that, you’ll be introduced to the grips, rules, and principles that guided Irish wrestling before it nearly disappeared.
This isn’t about mastery. It’s about feel. Timing. Balance. Getting hands on, feet planted, and bodies moving together. The craic will come naturally — from shared effort, a bit of resistance, and the odd tumble.
Those old grips are alive again, popping up all over the island. We’ll put the Cork hand to the revival of both — slinging and scuffling — and see what happens when people gather to play.
Who it’s for:
Anyone who fancies a morning outside, learning old skills, having a grapple, throwing a few stones, and being part of something social and physical. No experience needed. Come ready to move, laugh, and get stuck in.
Date - Time - Location
Saturday April 11th
10 am to 12 pm
Secret East Cork Beach
(revealed by email close to the day)