The current study is the first to provide normative data comparing anthropometric & performance characteristics of elite & sub-elite hurlers

Gaelic football starter have better power production and intermittent exercise capacity than non-starters.

The current data should be considered as reference points for the physical preparation of players and not as a talent identification tool.

Considerable fluctuations in several physiological variables represent the intermittent nature of the sport.

Seasonal variation is present however due to players being trained within group-based activities these variations don’t extend to position.

A carbohydrate supplementation strategy can offer performance related benefits for hurling players during math-play.

The hurling simulation protocol can be regarded as a basic model of match-play, replicating some, but not all aspect of hurling performance.

Decrements in performance may be related to fatigue and requires further investigation.

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Time-motion analysis is a useful method for quantifying the work-rate of a sport.

Success may be linked to experience and that aerobic power of hurlers is important at the elite level of play.

Gaelic football players and coaches should emphasize to their teams the need for adequate amounts of energy from carbohydrate.