One of Ireland's native sports crossed the Irish Sea this month for a special game in Pembrokeshire. The second annual hurling exhibition match, featuring two top clubs from the Wexford area, was played last weekend. Faythe Harriers and St. Martins demonstrated their skills with a sliotar (ball) and sticks on the pitch at Goodwick Moor. Both teams play in the First Division of the County Wexford League, and have players who have represented Wexford in the All-Ireland Championship. The match was drawn 70-all. Hurling dates back to the ninth century and is generally accepted as being the fastest field game in the world. A first exhibition match was held last year to mark the centenary of Fishguard harbour and next year it is hoped to invite two more teams to take part in a competitive tournament. This year's exhibition match was organised by Sport Pembrokeshire - the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council - as part of the ongoing development of cultural and sporting links between South East Ireland and Pembrokeshire. It was sponsored by Stena Line, with proceeds going to the Joshua Foundation charity. After the match, the Mayor of Fishguard and Goodwick, Clr. Richard Davies, presented a plaque from the town council to the two clubs.