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School: Billeady (roll number 10645)

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Billeady, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 101

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  1. The Local Fairs (continued)

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  2. Football

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    Derrynoose and Cremartin played in Mooney's field in Cremartin. Thirteen men played on each side. This match was played forty years ago. Cremartin won but the score is forgotten by the people. That time the players could kick the ball half a mile. They were dressed in their shirts and trousers and ordinary boots. Goal posts were used and the goal line was marked by saw-dust. Hand-ball was played against a gable. The people of this townland played
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