Buttevant’s Tadhg O’Connor has released a new episode of his podcast Tadhg Talks, continuing the series’ focus on relaxed, story-driven conversations with guests from sport, culture, and creative life across the world.
In the latest episode, O’Connor speaks with Colo Taskowitz, founder of the Hawai‘i Hurling Club, in a conversation that explores how traditional Irish sport has taken root far from Ireland and the personal journey behind building a hurling community in Hawai‘i.
Taskowitz, originally from the Jersey Shore, established the club in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, helping introduce and grow hurling and camogie in the region. The episode reflects on her background in camogie, her connection to Irish sporting culture, and her continued commitment to promoting Gaelic games internationally.
The discussion also covers the origins of the club, the challenges of developing a niche sport in a new environment, and the enthusiasm from players who have embraced hurling in Hawai‘i. Taskowitz also shares insights into her wider interests, including music and martial arts.
The episode forms part of the wider Tadhg Talks series, which features conversations with athletes, GAA players abroad, artists, and individuals with unique personal stories. The podcast maintains an informal, conversational style designed to highlight lived experience and personal journeys.
Listen to the episode here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/73wF4gq7ftakOrZmJHd0Et
