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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0197

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    (continued from previous page)
    but on several occasions two stones for each goal that was used. Hurleys were also the same formerly as at present but they were home made.
    There were other outdoor amusements such as handball and weight-throwing. These (weight) pastimes were practices in the parish of Ballymana. They were often challenged by other players at sports in Castle Waly, Loughrea, Kilchreest and other small towns in the Co. of Galway.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carheen, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Redmond Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carheen, Co. Galway