The Americans got a taste of hurling this evening as Fenway Park hosted the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic, where Galway defeated Dublin by a score of 50-47.
The rules and pitch were adapted, and the game was split into four quarters, and while we the crowd were delighted to get a sense of Irish culture and enjoy the festival taking place, many watching back home were not too sure about one aspect in particular.
Before the game began, Amhrán na bhFiann was belted out by a very enthusiastic individual who put his own unique spin on the anthem, but not everyone was a fan of the new "jazzed-up" version.
See for yourself:
The man knows how to get the most out of a vowel, that's for sure.
Viewers took to twitter, and reactions were noticeably mixed:
One of the more interesting performances of Amhran na bhFiann.
#AIGFenwayHurling
— Shane Kelly (@skellyoaks) November 22, 2015
Easily the most bizarre rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann I've ever heard
— ConorMcKeon (@ConorMcKn) November 22, 2015
THIS JUST IN: Irish national anthem subjected to horrific assault at Boston's Fenway Park. #AIGFenwayHurling
— LilyPaulineMurphy (@lily_murphy_) November 22, 2015
Well the Irish national anthem was just killed at Fenway Park ?
— Pencil Head (@RobboGordon) November 22, 2015
Loving the #Hurling at #Fenway. The #Irish national anthem being sung in #FenwayPark is a proud proud moment. #MissingHome #ProudToBeIrish
— Tim Treacy (@TimTreacy) November 22, 2015
