School: Summerville (roll number 622)

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1. The Landlord (continued)

   

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   parish. Some farms were sub divided among member of the family on marriage. He did exercise power over his tenants. Their rent was raised if they did not call him "sir" or salute him by raising their hat. If one of the family were going to America or going to get married they should get permission from the landlord. Tithes were collected to keep up the protestant clergy. They were collected in money. There are not any stories about them. Some people did resent their collection. There are not any stories about the landlord or tenants.

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2. A Football Match

   

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   Football matches were played in this district long ago. This is a description of one. The teams were Hilles and Dunmore against Carbally and Tramore. Twenty one men were on either side. A match was played first between the team and the best players were picked out. The match was played in a field in Ballinvella. It was parish against parish game. Carbally and Tramore won. Richard Flynn of Carbally won fame on the field. Carbally and Tramore scored two goals two points and Killea and Dunmore scored one goal. Carbally and Tramore wore green and yellow jumpers and knitted caps to match. Killea and Dunmore wore blue and black jumpers and knitted caps to match. The referee was appointed.

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