Hurley makers....

Can't beat a Wavin.

Niamh OC wrote: »

Do you have his number no??

All the info you need is here: http://www.igahm.com/4.html

bobsy wrote: »

I think that o connor hurleys are a good hurley but they break too easily.Anyone agree.........

I've only ever had one and it was a lovely stick, nice weight and a really good spring. Needless to say, it broke very easily!:(

bricky10 wrote: »

Always got O'Connors aswell, but moved on to a lad who makes them in Piltown, there good

I've bought numerous hurleys from Faulkner (who I presume your talking about from Piltown) over the past 15 odd years. Presently I wouldn't light the fire with them.

When Sonny Faulkner was making them, handmade in his shed out the back of his house, they were the nicest hurls you'd ever see, but unfortunately since Sonny passed away (RIP), the business was really commercialised, hurleys are now machine made and really bad quality.

In saying that, He'll have the hurleys made for you within 48 hours..
so if your stuck, he'll sort you out.

Best hurleymaker by far near Piltown would be Frank Murphy in Kilmeaden. Ask him to make you a copy of whatever hurley your using at the moment and he'll do a great job on it. A good few of the Waterford players would use him.

Master Splinter wrote: »

O'Brien from Drangan in South Tipp makes serious hurls definitely the nicest ive ever used. Torpey from Clare would be fairly well regarded down that kneck of the country, nearly sure i heard fat joe uses Bulfins too...

I would have used O'Brien for maybe 5 of the last 6 years, probably bought 15 or 20 hurleys from him. Some of them are absolute beautys but I find it's hit and miss with him. What I found important was/is, ALWAYS ask him to make you a handmade hurley. It shows when he puts a little bit extra time into it.

A lot of the Tipperary players would use him. Hurleys/players I've seen in the shed include Eoin Kelly, Paul Curran, Lar and also I seen a couple of hurleys from Paul Flynn and Clinton Hennessey been mended.

bobsy wrote: »

Has anyone tried O Briens hurleys in DRANGAN co. tipp.

See above...



One other hurley maker I've used in Tipperary is a man from Kilcash (just outside Kilshelan) - his name escapes me at the moment, but he makes a nice hurley


I've a list of a lot of hurley makers in different parts of the country with contact details. I'm not sure if I can post up contact details though. Can a mod confirm if I can link to the numbers on a different website?

An Citeog wrote: »

Is it the list above? If so, there's no problem linking to it. I think the ban on posting phone numbers in the charter is to stop people stupidly posting their personal phone numbers online and to stop people pimping their own businesses.

I missed your link An Citeog. It's one that I'll be saving for myself for future reference.

No, the link I have is here:http://carrickview.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gaa&action=display&thread=25 -It's a website I've saved in my favourites with 3 years or so. I don't think it's still active but the link still works.

A lot of the ones in your link would be on it but theres a few extra, mostly Tipperary hurleymakers on the one in the link.

I don't want to sound like L'Ash Go Leor sales rep Tuliphead but they make a decent stick. Over the years, I always used Stars, but they can take ages from when you order one, to when you get it. I've heard good things about the O'Briens. But, like most things in life, it's all down to individual taste, one man's Mary Harney, could be another man's Cheryl Cole. (Doubt it though)

inthenet wrote: »

Actually ludar i'm not related at all, but i do know the majority of hurlers in Ulster uses them and yes i got mine hand made with a bigger bas, i was even allowed to choose my own plank.

With so many pointless questions why dont u call them!

Now i regret even trying to help u.

No, you're alright. I wouldn't buy a hurl from someone who uses underhanded shilling tactics to drum up a bit of business and then throws a hissy fit when someone calls them out on it.:rolleyes:

bobsy wrote: »

what are the best hurley makers in tipp lads.i got an o brien hurley in drangan there during the summer.i thought it was grand but i thought the handle was very light and square.any opinions

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Bobsy (kinda what I sent by PM to Powersurge)

I can really only tell you about a few different hurleymakers in the South Tipp region.

I got one Hurley off Eddie Grant in the last few years.

The hurley I got was okay, I thought a bit heavy, but I'm sure if you specify to him he'll make it whatever way you want. (I got the hurley through a friend as I don't know exactly where Eddie lives, although he's a sound man - hails from the Killenaule club but think he might be living in the Thurles parish)

O Briens can be an excellent hurley. He's by far the most popular hurleymaker in Tipp. One word of warning is ask for a handmade hurley. It'll take a little bit longer to make but it's worth the wait. I'd also recommend getting a copy of a hurley you already have (especially if you have a beaut at home that's a little worse for wear). (PM me if you want directions to his house/ His Number - It's hard to find)

Another Hurleymaker in the South Tipp region, whom I only came across a few months back is Don Lyons (Former Ballingary Senior Hurler). He's just after starting up his own business. I got 2 from him. They were really nice sticks, I'd just wonder that when people start hearing about him more, will the quality deteriorate. Sound chap as well - tough bit of stuff on the pitch though. (PM me if you want directions to his house/ His Number - It's hard to find)

There's another man in Tullaroan Co. Kilkenny (close to Ballingary/Mullinahone) that mended a few of mine through a man at work. He done a great job, and I would def be willing to try him out when buying a few hurleys next year.( I don't have his number but can get it if you want. Send me a PM)

I've only heard good things about John Ryan (Littleton - I think - never used him though)

There's another man (name escapes me) in Mullinahone - 'The Island' I think is the address. He mends hurleys but I'm not sure if he makes them. Pretty expensive for a splice, if I remember correctly.


I've probably said this in an earlier post but at the moment, I'm using Frank Murphy in Kilmeaden (close to Waterford City). The main reason is I'm living in Carrick on Suir, and passing through Kilmeaden 5 days a week. He makes a lovely copy but thats about it. His originals are terrible.

I hope that's of some help Bobsy

looder wrote: »

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I've only heard good things about John Ryan (Littleton - I think - never used him though)

I have a hurley from John Ryan. Seems like a fine hurley but its too heavey for me to use. Number is <snip>

Thanks An Citeog

Has anyone here been to Dublin City Hurleys in Terenure? was gonna take a trip over that way and see what their selection is like, since i need a few new sticks as the season is gonna start back up in a week or two...