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	sliotar - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Hurling, traditional Irish field sport in which a ball, called a sliotar, is caught on a hurley, or stick, and carried, or hurled into the...
		Sliotar is a three piece band based in Dublin playing traditional music.
		A sliotar (or sliothar - may derive from Irish sliabh, meaning mountain and thar meaning across) is a hard solid sphere slightly larger than a tennis ball, consisting of a cork core covered by two...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /sliotar.html (112 words)

	Sliotar
		However, as GAA followers will well know sliotar is the name for a hurling ball and the band so ascribed is a trio consisting of Dubliner Ray MacCormac (whistles, pipes and vocals) now relocated to Clare, percussionist Des Gorevan from County Sligo, and the Finnish guitarist, bouzouki player and singer J.P. Kallio.
		Sliotar’s line-up provides an interesting variation on the standard group format and is reflected by the lightness of tracks such as the opening Dan O’Keeffe’s/Sweet Marie/The Yellow Wattle, with McCormac’s whistles to the fore.
		Sliotar can certainly spot a good tune and there are plenty of examples here, including the rarely played Australian Waters, associated with the Teelin fiddler Jimmy Lyons, and the excellent hornpipe Johnny Cope, while Ray McCormac’s own composition, the slow air Eileen’s Life, displays the breadth of his piping skills.
	www.irishmusicreview.com /sliotar.htm (602 words)

	Northern Gaels HC: The Game of Hurling
		The aim of the players is then to score on their opponents by carring or passing the sliotar down field and striking at the goal area.
		A point is scored when when the sliotar is played over the goal line, between the posts but OVER the crossbar and is signalled by an umpire raising a white flag.
		The sliotar cannot be carried over the goal line but must be hit with the hurley stick or struck with the hand or kicked with the foot.
	www.ssi-developer.net /finland-gaa/hurling/game.shtml (430 words)

	Camogie Playing Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Referee, and the whistle blown, the sliotar may not be reset except with the expressed permission of the Referee.
		Penalty: the sliotar is thrown in by the Referee.
		The sliotar may not be taken in the hand or hopped on the camán when lifted for a free.
	www.camogie.ie /playing_rules.html (2870 words)

	AN CÚL
		Tá ‘sliotar - ar - Ais’ mar fearas traenáile a thabharfaidh cabhair chun an scil - bualadh an sliotar ón talamh – a fhorbairt
		Tá rogha ann freisin chun targaid a usáid. Nuair a buaileann an sliotar i gcoinne an targaid dearg (féach ar an griangraf) téann an gléas áirimh suas uimhir amháin.
		The player strikes the sliotar, which is returned to approximately the original position by means of an attached coil.
	www.gael.ie /caman (458 words)

	Clan na Bheithir (bheithir.org) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A goal is scored when the sliotar passes through the parameters of the goal.
		We do not play with modern "points" (which is when the sliotar passes over the top bar of the goal, but within the goal posts).
		If the sliotar passes beyond the end-field (goal) boundary line, a player from the opposite team will have an opportunity to hit the ball back into play from the closest, corresponding corner of the field (kickout).
	www.bheithir.org /rules.html (3806 words)

	Hurling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This is used to hit, or carry, a leather ball known as the 'sliotar', which is smaller than a cricket ball and weighs between 3.5 and 4.5 ounces.
		The sliotar can be driven along the ground or struck over the players' heads, although most activity takes place in between.
		Players are not allowed to carry the sliotar in their hands for more than four steps, though they may balance or carry it on the hurley.
	www.stormpages.com /i/irishtour/code/hurling.html (271 words)

	www.myspace.com/sliotar
		Sliotar's Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
		The roots of the tunes they play come from the music of Ireland but are played in an original style thanks to the wide ranging influences of the members of the trio.
		Sliotars latest studio album, Crew of Three, has in its making seen the development of the groups unique approach to composition and arrangement which can be heard for itself at any of their 200+ gigs a year.
	www.myspace.com /sliotar (639 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The sliotar has a cork center and a leather cover; it is between 9 and 10 in (23 and 25 cm) in circumference, and weighs between 3.5 and 4.5 oz (100 and 130 g).
		The object of hurling is to catch the sliotar on the blade of the hurley, carry it, and then hurl it into the goal.
		The player may pick the sliotar off the hurley with his or her hand, but may not throw it or run with it.
	www.geocities.com /kilruanemacdonaghs/whatishurling.html (326 words)

	Out Of The Box Publishing
		The sliotar may not be thrown; the correct hand-pass technique must be used.
		The sliotar may not be picked directly from the ground; the roll-lift or the jab-lift must be used.
		If the sliotar is in flight, a player may score by striking the ball with his/her hand.
	www.otb-games.com /listmanager/archive.asp?id=122 (367 words)

	What is Camogie??
		¨ The sliotar may not be picked directly from the ground; the roll-lift or the jab-lift must be used.
		Players may run with the sliotar balanced or hopping on the bas of the hurley.
		A player can strike the sliotar with the hurley, hand (but not throw it), by kicking and by hitting it from the ground.
	www.geocities.com /keadycamogie/webpages/whatiscamogie.htm (1216 words)

	hurling_interface_3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The sliotar is only 3 inches in diameter and weighs about a quarter of a pound.
		The sliotar can be carried in the hand for up to four steps, or indefinitely on the end of the hurley.
		The sliotar can be passed by kicking it, hitting it with the hurley, or by passing it with the hand, which is done by hitting the sliotar with an open palm.
	www.uwm.edu /People/ajm4/final/contents/page2.html (296 words)

	Clan na Bheithir (bheithir.org) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The medieval game was played with two teams, each trying to maneuver a small ball (sliotar) with their sticks (hurleys) through an opposite goal.
		The end of the hurley was tapered in order to make it easier to scoop the sliotar off the ground and a metal band was wrapped around the end of it.
		He passed the time (and the miles) by pitching his sliotar ahead of him, followed by the hurley stick.
	www.bheithir.org /intro.html (781 words)

	Ireland Mid-West Online - Sports - Hurling - General Guide
		Scores are obtained by propelling the sliotar with stick, foot or palm, over (for a point) or under (for a goal) the cross-section of the H-shaped goal, and between the upright posts.
		A very distinctive feature of the game is called 'soloing', where a player balances the sliotar on the wide part ('bas') of the hurley, and runs with it balanced on the stick for an unrestricted distance as opposition players try to dispossess him.
		The linesman's function is to place the sliotar for this, and to nominate which team is to take it, the side that last touched the ball in play surrendering the cut to the other.
	www.irelandmidwest.com /common/Hurlingrules.htm (633 words)

	Irish Examiner - 2001/06/30: The sliotar is the most important part of the action
		For example the first motion passed unanimously last night in the bottom of the crowded bag was highly critical of what the sliotars termed "the increasing frequency of passages of action not directly involving us at all" -what the rest of us call Off The Ball Incidents.
		As with all self-interest groups and guilds, several further motions which were passed unanimously at the convention, from the sliotars' point of view, add an intriguing new dimension to the electric excitement building up for the Munster final tomorrow.
		Ominously for some, the sliotars have added a rider to their outright condemnation of what many would call the excellence of Cummins.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/2001/06/30/story6862.asp (630 words)

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		The new sliotar, however, is an important development in an area which needs urgent and careful attention.
		Traditionally the interior of a sliotar contained a centre of cork surrounded with tightly wound yarn and dipped in latex to give it some resistance to water.
		The interior of one such sliotar was shown to us this week: it contained a tiny amount of cork, surrounded by compressed paper, rubber, horse hair and what seemed like the bristles of a brush.
	www.gaelicgazette.com /balltampering.htm (1295 words)

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		Some of the sliotars were like a steak and kidney pie; it looked all right and felt all right but you could never be sure what was inside.
		The future of the sliotar may lie in the belly of a baseball, which has been a rubber and cork mix for many years.
		Wexford even took the trouble of training with the Cummins sliotar before their All-Ireland semi-final against Cork — expecting it to be thrown in at some stage — and Croke Park suspects that Cork introduced their own balls into the All-Ireland final.
	www.gaelicgazette.com /morenewballsplease.htm (1108 words)

	A Quick Summary of Camogie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The hurl is made of ash wood and the sliotar which weighs 90-110 grams should be 21cm in circumference.
		(a) strike the sliotar on the ground or in the air with the hurl
		(c) after gaining possession of the sliotar, carry the sliotar, either balancing it or hopping it, on the hurl, and take the sliotar from the hurl into her hand a second time to play it away from her;
	www.st-matthewsgac.com /a_quick_summary_of_camogie.htm (208 words)

	Galway Camogie
		Should the sliotar have crossed the end-line, or landed within 20 metres of the end-line, the free shall be awarded from a point on the 20 metre line opposite where the sliotar landed.
		Should the sliotar have crossed the side-line, the free shall be awarded from the point where the sliotar crossed, or, if within 20 metres of the end-line, it shall be awarded from the 20 metre line.
		Should a foul be committed by a defending player(s) before the sliotar is struck and a score does not result, the Referee shall allow the penalty free to be retaken.
	www.galwaycamogie.net /admin_playing_rules.asp (3873 words)

	THE GAME OF HURLING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The ball is known as a sliotar, its outer coating is leather and the inside contains mainly cork, this makes the sliotar very hard, the circumference should be between 23 and 25 cm and it should weigh between 100 and 130 g.
		The sliotar can be carried in the hand up to four steps or during the entire match on the end of the hurley.
		A goalkeeper cannot be tackled inside their square, but outside you might say that he or she is begging for it.
	www.odonel.k12.nf.ca /physed/JasonGrassrootsActivitiesAroundtheWorld/Ireland.htm (769 words)

	Newtownshandrum GAA
		THIS 'new' sliotar has been one of the biggest talking points of the season but Croke Park officials insist it's not actually new.
		The authorities say they opted for this model 18 months ago because it was the one Kilkenny's players preferred from six unmarked prototypes they practised with when they came to try out Croker ahead of last year's Leinster Final.
		They refute allegations of a deal with O'Neills, insisting that when the perfect sliotar 'spec' emerges, the GAA will licence any distributor who uses their approved materials and dimensions.
	www.newtownshandrum.com /hurling/2003/seniorchampionship/allireland03report1.html (331 words)

	Camogie Rules (Carrigaline Camogie Club, Cork)
		20.10 The weight of the sliotar shall be 90-110 grams and it shall be 21cm in circumference.
		(g) hold the sliotar longer than is necessary to play it away from her.
		20.32 If a foul is committed on a player after she has played the sliotar, a free shall be awarded from where the sliotar lands.
	www.carrigalinecamogie.com /Rules.htm (2817 words)

	VL of Sport - hurling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		However, in hurling, the ball or 'sliotar' is about 25cm in circumference and can only be moved across the pitch using the 'hurley' stick.
		The sliotar can be taken off the hurley, prior to hitting it, but cannot be picked up by hand from the ground.
		Points are scored when the sliotar is hurled between the posts, scoring 1 point above the cross bar or 3 points into the net below the crossbar......
	sportsvl.com /ball/hurling.htm (167 words)

	Northern Gaels NC: Hurling Equipment
		The two basic items a player must use in hurling is a hurling stick, simply called a hurley or camán in Irish and a ball called a sliotar.
		The SLIOTAR is a small white leather ball as shown.
		The circumference of the sliotar is normally between 23cm and 25cm and weighs between 100g and 120g.
	www.ssi-developer.net /finland-gaa/hurling/equipment.shtml (297 words)

	JS Online: Pluck o' the Irish
		Tim Sulik passes the sliotar at a hurling practice.
		Hitting the sliotar with their hurleys on the nearly regulation size pitch will be members of the Milwaukee Hurling Club.
		The sliotar (ball) may be struck with or carried on the hurley (ash stick) and, when off the ground, may be struck with the hand or kicked.
	www.jsonline.com /sports/etc/aug01/hurling14081301.asp?format=print (873 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The bands first album, The Porterhouse Sessions is a great document of Sliotars early years, with some of the material still gets played regularly on Bands concerts.
		The bands set was as tight as ever and with the help of a good friend Paul Thomas, Sliotar went to the studio to record their second album.
		Today Sliotar seems to be more confident and happier than ever and 2003 was their busiest year so far.
	www.irishbandslive.co.uk /profiles/bands/silotar/silotar.htm (277 words)

	Setanta
		Setanta hit the sliotar with his hurley and it went into the hound's mouth and stuck in his throat.
		Setanta hit the sliotar with a hurley and choked the hound and then it died.
		I was outside Culann's house, when, all of a sudden, a huge Irish wolfhound attacked me.Without thinking I hit a blow of my sliotar and the sliotar went into the dog's mouth and the dog fell dead.
	homepage.eircom.net /~kiltimaghns/set.htm (400 words)

	Leather Hurling Ball hurling balls ( Sliotar )
		It evolved as a way to train warriors for battle, and is the oldest Irish sport, actually pre-dating Christianity.
		Sliotars (hurling balls) are made from a cork core, wound with yarn and hand sewn in a Genuine Leather/Artificial Leather waterproofed cover.
		Sliotars - Hurling Balls - Sliotars - Hurling Balls - Sliotars - Hurling Balls - Sliotars - Hurling Balls, Hurling Grips, Key Rings, caman
	www.asdiansi.com /hurling_ball.htm (300 words)

	South Minor Hurling Championship 'A' Semifinal 2003
		Davins' Alan Redmond soared high to grab the sliotar from the sky and powered a shot over the bar in the 5th minute.
		Davins' Ger Robinson grabbed the sliotar and busted his way through the Killenaule defence to put his side ahead again in the 18th minute.
		Davins had a lucky escape in the 22nd minute when the sliotar came back off the crossbar and Killenaule corner forward Eddie Fanning just failed to get his stick to the ball.
	www.killenaule.net /reports/smhsf_2003.html (682 words)

	The Outlook Sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A snapshot by Murphy appeared to be covered by Lauren McAtamney, but the elements had conspired to make underfoot conditions slippery and down went the Ford fullback as she went to play the ball.
		Murphy snapped up the loose sliotar just inside the Ford half and racing along the wing she fired across the goal where McManus managed to poke her stick in front of Anne Marie McClelland and deflect the ball to the net.
		Kelland gathered the sliotar from a hop-ball and drove it upfield and as the sliotar fell to Poland, she took off on a solo run which culminated with a shot from close range past Joanne Morgan who had swopped positions with Rooney.
	www.ulsternet-ni.co.uk /outl3401/outpages/OSPORT.htm (3250 words)

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