Hurling in Ireland: Is the Clash of the Ash' Becoming a Battle of Bamboo'?
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The All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship showcased the sport's vibrancy, with County Clare winning amid a spectacle enjoyed by 82,000 fans at Croke Park.
Hurling, known as the clash of the ash, sees players transitioning to bamboo hurleys due to the impending ash tree decline caused by ash dieback disease.
The hurleys, essential for scoring and ball control in hurling, symbolize a cultural shift as players adapt to the diminishing ash tree availability.
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