GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 38 – November 16, 2015 | Page 7

NASHVILLE, TENNESSE NOVEMBER 10, 2015 BY DENIS O’BRIEN In just two years, the ancient game of Hurling has found a new home for itself in the most famous American city for music, Nashville, and thus far everybody is dancing to its rhythm. Founded by Americans John Watson and his wife Anji in the spring of 2013, the Nashville Gaelic Athletic Club, from a handful of players has grown from strength to strength since, and now with two annual leagues, is set to continue this trend with a twelve fold increase in membership. HURLING AND ROMANCE The pai