For a start, he knows where to find the sliotar (or hurling ball) that brings back strong memories of her GAA-obsessed husband and son.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/cahirodoherty/roise-frank-irish-language-films

The object of the game is for players to use an ash wood stick called a "hurley" to hit a small ball called a "sliotar" between the opponents goal posts either over the crossbar for one point or into a net guarded by a goalkeeper for three points.

Source: https://newstalkkgvo.com/ixp/1116/p/check-out-the-skill-of-this-authentic-sport-in-montana/

Tyrone's Sean Og Grogan and Aidan Kelly, are involved in a scrap for possession of a loose sliotar, with Mayo in their Christy Ring Cup match on Saturday.

Source: https://wearetyrone.com/sport/hurlers-record-historic-triumph-in-castlebar/