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School: Athboy (C.)

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Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 114

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    3 goals to 1 goal, 1 point. It was a very good match but near the end Martinstown was winning and Rathmore got angry and started to fight. They hurt one man who had to be carried away. The match was begun again and when it was finished Martinstown had won by 5 goals, 2 points to 4 goals. 1 point.
    Hurling was not played until about fifty years ago. The best men of Rathcarn team were Mr. T Castles, Connaught St, and Mr. P. McGlock also Mr. J. Sheridan. They were also famous for hurling. The other amusement was handball. It was played
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Donohoe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    M. M. Donohoe
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath