‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 09, 2026 5:03 PM CT | Published: May 09, 2026 5:03 PM CT

More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.

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Memphis Gaelic Athletic Association Irish sports hurling

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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