Ireland national hurling team
| Union | Gaelic Athletic Association | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground(s) | Croke Park, Dublin | |
| Coach(es) | Michael Kavanagh Terence McNaughton | |
| Captain(s) | Enda Rowland | |
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| First international | ||
| Scotland 2 – 1 Ireland (Dublin, Ireland; 2 August 1924) | ||
| Largest win | ||
| Ireland 8–11 – 4–3 Scotland (Ennis, Ireland; 27 October 2012) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
| Scotland 5–11 – 0–4 Ireland (Abbotstown, Ireland; 2 November 2019) | ||
The Ireland national hurling team is a representative team for the island of Ireland in the hybrid sport of composite rules shinty–hurling.
The team dates from 1924 when Ireland competed at the Aonach Tailteann against national hurling teams from several countries. However, at present the only team it plays is the Scotland national shinty team, on an annual basis in the Shinty–Hurling International Series.
The team comprises a mixture of hurlers who compete in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, as well as players of county teams competing in the Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cups. The managers of the senior men's team during the most recent series in 2024 were Michael Kavanagh and Terence McNaughton, with Enda Rowland of Laois as captain.