The Ancient Irish seem to have practice a number of outdoor sports : running, jumping and ball games like hurley. Gaming pieces and dice have been found and there are references to a board game using wooden pieces. Two board games called "brandub" and "fidchell" were being played in Ireland about the 7th century A.D and possibly much earlier.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Ancient Irish Games
The Ancient Irish seem to have practice a number of outdoor sports : running, jumping and ball games like hurley. Gaming pieces and dice have been found and there are references to a board game using wooden pieces. Two board games called "brandub" and "fidchell" were being played in Ireland about the 7th century A.D and possibly much earlier.
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