When the Irish rain hits hard, which it often does, one thing has remained true for generations: hurlers don’t stop training. They adapt. And that’s where the Indoor Hurley steps in, an innovation that not only solved a problem but created a whole new way of experiencing the game.
At Curran Hurling, we’re proud to be the inventors of the indoor hurley and it’s not just a smaller stick. It’s a purpose-built tool that’s revolutionized how hurlers train year-round.
The Origin Story: Solving a Winter Problem
Hurling in Ireland doesn’t follow the weather. Clubs and schools needed ways to keep training through winter, especially indoors on wooden floors or astro surfaces. But traditional ash hurleys were too heavy, too risky, and too damaging to floors and equipment.
That’s where Curran Hurling stepped in. We didn’t just trim down a stick, we redesigned the hurley from the ground up for indoor use:
- Lightweight Construction: Easier to handle for younger players.
- Smooth, Soft Finish: Safe on floors and walls.
- Perfect Balance: Mimics the feel of outdoor hurling — without the splinters or scratches.
Who Uses Indoor Hurleys Today?
From primary schools and GAA clubs to training academies and youth camps, the indoor hurley is now a staple part of any serious training setup. It’s particularly ideal for:
- Skill development in younger age groups
- Rainy-day drills indoors
- Fitness and hand-eye coordination work
- School PE programmes
- Even senior players have used it for light-touch indoor sessions, solo work, or coaching.
Training Benefits You Might Not Expect
Indoor hurleys offer more than just convenience — they help sharpen skills:
- Faster touches in tighter spaces improve reaction time.
- Lighter sticks reduce fatigue in younger players and encourage repetition.
- Controlled environments help focus on technique without weather distractions.
It’s not just a training aid. It’s a development tool.
Curran Indoor Hurleys: Built Differently
At Curran Hurling, we still handcraft each indoor hurley with the same care and attention to detail as our traditional ash hurleys.
Available in multiple sizes for all age levels
Matches beautifully with our full indoor training kits — including bean bags, speed hoops and indoor sliotars.
We’re not mass-producing. We’re crafting the future of hurling, one stick at a time.
Who Should Order?
- GAA Clubs looking to run all-year-round training
- PE Teachers and Schools running indoor hurling programmes
- Parents of young hurlers needing safe indoor gear
- Coaches developing technical skills in winter
We’ve supplied hundreds of Irish schools, clubs, and academies — and now, you can order yours online with nationwide shipping.
Final Word: More Than a Stick
The indoor hurley started as a simple idea: keep the game going indoors. But over time, it’s become an essential tool for any hurler who wants to train smarter, play longer, and develop faster.
At Curran Hurling, we didn’t just make it — we started a movement.