Legacy: Sports Stories

Why Palestinian children are playing one of Ireland's oldest sports | Legacy Spotlight

July 22, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In a refugee camp in Ramallah in the West Bank, a group of Palestinian children train to master one of Ireland’s oldest sports – hurling. They play not just for fun but for something deeper: freedom.This is the story of GAA Palestine and what's become both an unlikely vehicle for humanitarian aid and a powerful tool of resistance.Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories.Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com.Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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