Aer Lingus is inviting teams from all over the world to compete in the first ever International Hurling Festival. The best hurlers from North America, the UK, Continental Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada will descend on Galway for a three day festival of ceol, craic and culture, as well as the first hurling competition of its kind.

The tournament will feature sixteen international teams competing in four groups of four, with the eventual winners crowned in Galway's legendary Pearse Stadium. In support of The Gathering, Aer Lingus want to bring hurling fans from all over the world home to celebrate our national game in what promises to be one of the most unique and exciting sporting events of 2013