School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)
- Location:
- Rathduane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 085
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- In the olden times hurling was the only game played by the young men and boys in the country districts.They used assemble at practice matches on Sunday evenings.It was not until the early eighties that the people turned to football. Very often the people used to play what was called conquering matches sometimes between two townland and very often between two parishes.In former times there were no certain rules laid down for football. There were no side lines or boundries of any kind. They would select a large field and no matter how large it may be(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Ned Riordan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gortavehy West, Co. Cork
