Hurling Ball circa 1240

3D Model

A hurling ball, in the National Museum of Ireland, Irish Folklife collection discovered near Athea, County Limerick dated to between AD 1218 - 1267. The ball was 3D laser scanned using a Faro platinum arm.

Hurling (Irish: iománaíocht/iomáint) is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic and Irish origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). The game has prehistoric origins, and has been played for over 3,000 years. If you are unfamiliar with the game of Hurling, you can watch a short youtube video example here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgEMvRrOCRI