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School: St John's Monastery, Ballaghderreen (roll number 13709)

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Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
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An Br. P. Ó Ceallaigh
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    in my district long ago
    wrestle. The winner would get a free kick.
    Hurling was played almost the same. The hurley which were used were big shapeless sticks. The ball which was used was a spool.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Val Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ballymaging or Castlemore, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Martin Peyton
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    89
    Address
    Cashelard, Co. Roscommon