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Explore the craft, the game, and the knowledge behind shinty. From how camans are made to how the game is played, this is where tradition, experience, and practical guidance come together.
The Craft
How camans are made — materials, shaping, and the traditional craft behind the game.
The Game
Skills, tactics, and training insights to support players, coaches, and clubs.
Guides
Clear, practical advice on choosing, using, and caring for your caman and equipment.
Latest Articles
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From Shinty to Shinny: Scotland’s Winter Game That Crossed the Atlantic
When Scotland freezes, the game doesn’t stop, it simply moves onto the ice. Long before modern hockey took…
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Shinty From Culloden to London – The Breaking of a Way of Life (1746–1845)
Colourised in detail for the first time in 180 years
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Preserving Ash for the Hurley in an Age of Dieback
For generations the hurley has been crafted almost exclusively from the butt or root section of the ash…
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A Fresh Load of Hickory Arrives..
It’s always a good day in the workshop when a fresh load of hickory arrives. Months of planning…
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Tanera Camans in the Media
Photo by Katielee Arrowsmith
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2025 All-Ireland Hurling Final – A Day at Croke Park
I’ve just returned from Ireland, where I was lucky enough to get tickets for the 2025 All-Ireland Senior…


