Photograph of Offaly hurlers defending in New York.

Title

Photograph of Offaly hurlers defending in New York.

Description

Photograph of Offaly hurlers defending as a Kilkenny player approaches with the ball on a pitch in New York. The Offaly players close in on the Kilkenny player. On the left, very close to the camera, an Offaly player stands ready. His back is to the camera and he is only slightly in shot. Approximately seven other players can be seen in the midground. In the centre the Kilkenny player with possession runs will the sliotar balanced on his hurley. The other players watch him waiting for their chance. Behind them on the right a train runs to the centre of the photo, where it disappears into trees. Further back buildings emerge from the trees.

Date

01/01/1952

Format

Still image

Publisher

University of Galway

Extent

60x60mm

Subject

Gaelic Athletic Association

Kilkenny (Ireland : County)

Offaly (Ireland)

Hurling matches

Hurling (Game)

Hurling players

Location

New York (N.Y.)

Temporal Coverage

Nineteen fifties

Twentieth century

Creator

George Pickow

Medium

Black and white

Identifier

P108902.jpf