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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 236

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    Football and Hurling.
    Long ago, instead of going in their "cúaird" on Sundays the young boys of the parish challenged each other, in activity and bodily strength. The most common games were, Footballing, Hurling, Bowling, Throwing weights and running.
    The best hurlers were, Peter Glynn, Michael O'Grady, Jack Learnan and Jack Doyle's father. The best footballers were, John Trousdell, Thomas Finucane, Jack Halvey and Peter Flanigan. The best bolers were, Michael Howard, Michael Considine and Jack Melican. The best runners were, Peter Glynn, Jack Carey and Roland Learnan.
    Peter Glynn won a race in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Martin Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare