STONYFORD PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
A Pint, a Sliotar, and a Story: Stonyford’s Malzards Pub & Hurling Experience
A 40‑minute to 1‑hour cultural session that introduces the UNESCO‑protected sport of Hurling, lets you test skills with an instructor, then returns you to a 5th‑generation family pub to pour your own pint.
A Pint, a Sliotar, and a Story: Stonyford’s Malzards Pub & Hurling Experience.
In the compact village of Stonyford, Malzards Pub pairs two elemental Irish traditions: the old, fast‑paced sport of hurling and the quiet ritual of a poured pint. Guests learn the history of hurling, take instruction and practice on the field, then come back to the family‑run pub to pour their own Guinness and meet locals in an intimate, generational setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Hands‑On Introduction to Hurling
The experience introduces participants to the UNESCO‑protected sport of hurling, combining a short history with guided, on‑field practice so visitors can feel the rhythm and speed of the game.
Skill Practice with an Instructor
Under expert guidance you test basic hurling skills on the field—an active, communal exercise designed for family groups and friends to learn together.
Pour Your Own Pint at a 5th‑Generation Family Pub
After the field session, return to Malzards Pub, a fifth‑generation family establishment, where you get the distinctive experience of pouring your own pint of Guinness and lingering with locals.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
This is a concise cultural loop: a brief classroom and history introduction, a coached session on the pitch to try hurling skills, then a convivial return to the family pub to relax and pour your own Guinness. It’s social, tactile, and geared toward sharing local tradition in under an hour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow 40 minutes to 1 hour for the full experience, from meeting through field session and return to the pub.
Meet at Malzards Pub in Stonyford, which serves as the start and finish location.
Just yourself and appropriate clothing for Irish weather and light outdoor activity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Malzards Pub & Hurling Experience?
The experience lasts approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Where do participants meet?
The meeting location is Malzards Pub in Stonyford.
Do I need special equipment or clothing?
No special equipment is required—bring appropriate clothing for being outdoors in Ireland.
Is this activity suitable for children?
Yes—the experience is described as fun for all ages and suitable for family participation.
Will I get to pour my own pint of Guinness?
Yes—after the hurling session you return to the family pub and pour your own pint of Guinness.