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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 374

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches

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    There was a hurling match played between Galway and Cork it ended in a draw, but Cork won on the replay by four points.
    (In) The first game was played at Galway. After some time Galway scored a goal and a point in quick succession, Cork attacked but were unsuccessful in that attack. Soon after Cork scored a goal. Galway never ceased attacking but cork lasted best and scored a goal. Galway attacked in great style and scored a goal from seventy yards. Ten minutes from the end Cork scored a goal. Galway again and and scored two points.
    The half time score was
    Galway Cork
    Goals Points Goals Points
    2 3 3 0
    After half time Cork scored a point. Galway replied with a goal. Cork now scored a goal. After great play Galway scored a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 72
    Address
    Ring, Co. Westmeath