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School: Tyrrellspass (roll number 5916)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 363

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    There was a hurling match played between Galway and Limerick. It was played in Dungarven - It drew a a crowd of 45,000 to that place.
    The ball was thrown in by the Lord Mayor of Limerick. They were playing for a cup and a set of medals. The losers get a outain pen each. It was worth playing for. It ended in a draw.
    Limerick scored a point within a few minutes. Then the crowd saw some of the most thrilling hurling ever seen at Dungarven. It was as good as the All Ireland Final. Galway soon scored a goal. After some time Limerick scored a goal. There was a accident ten minutes before half time. J Scanlon Limerick was the victim of that accident. Play was resumed and Limerick scored a point. Galway scored a point and a goal in quick succession. Limerick scored a goal. The half
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Newe
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Togher, Co. Offaly