How a tree disease and war in Ukraine are hitting hurl makers
"Traditionalist" hurl makers are keen to use Irish ash, but many are struggling to get their hands on itFast and often furious, it has been called the "clash of the ash" because the hurls or hurley sticks are made from the bottom 1.3m of the native Irish tree.all but eliminated elm trees in Ireland, there are similar fears about what dieback and its discolouration may do to the ash species.
"We haven't really looked into the European market yet, but I know a lot of other hurley manufacturers have. So, that's something that we'll probably look at in the next year or two."Star Hurleys owner David Dowling is worried about the long-term implications of ash dieback He works full-time producing hurls from a workshop at his family's County Antrim home, but he has felt the impact of ash dieback., the shortage really hit business.
"I have a good rapport with my customers so it's hard to put prices up, but something's got to give," he explains.While Mr Martin describes himself as a traditionalist, there are others who have been seeking an alternative for years.
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