Fewer than 10,000 players remain in Ireland, competing in a sport that has largely faded from public view, leaving behind abandoned alleys and crumbling walls.
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Fewer than 10,000 players remain in Ireland, competing in a sport that has largely faded from public view, leaving behind abandoned alleys and crumbling walls.
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Synopsis
Abandoned alleys and crumbling walls mark the decline of handball in Ireland. Once a popular sport, it now has fewer than 10,000 active players. The documentary follows these athletes as they compete and train, striving to keep the game alive. Set against a backdrop of forgotten courts, they confront the challenges of a sport many believe is fading into history. Their dedication reflects a deep connection to a game that once thrived in communities across the country.
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Why Watch
- Meet the last Handball players fighting for their sport
- See the abandoned alleys that once hosted matches
- Find out why Handball is considered 'dead' today
Did You Know
- Less than 10,000 players currently participate in Handball in Ireland.
- The countryside is filled with abandoned alleys and crumbling walls once used for Handball.
- Handball was once hugely popular in Ireland but has since fallen into obscurity.
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How many players currently participate in handball in Ireland?
Less than 10,000 players remain active in handball in Ireland.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Hit the Wall'?
The documentary 'Hit the Wall' has a duration of 26 minutes.
What has happened to handball's popularity in Ireland?
Handball was once hugely popular in Ireland but has since fallen into obscurity.
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