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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 290

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  1. Folklore - Hurling and Football

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    Long ago the people were very strong and active and the were good for Hurling and kicking Football. The most important games of that time were Hurling, Football, bowling, weight-throwing and running. Long ago the parishes or townlands challenged each other for a Hurling or Football match and they met at a central place and decided it. The hurleys they had were made of sally sticks and a the ball was made by the shoe-maker from leather. The Football they had was made of cords or rags inside a leather cover.
    The best hurlers were Peter
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Lernihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Thomas Lernihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare