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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 193

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  1. Hurling Match

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    Hurling and football are very popular nowdays. In my district hurling is played, and about four years ago there was a big match played, between Croom and Foynes. Fifteen men were in each team. The teams were picked by having a practice match and then the best fifteen were picked.
    The score was three goals two (pints) points and two goals four points leaving / Foynes winners by one point. It was a thrilling match, and the clash of the ash kept the ball in play for one long hour. Paddy Philips played a great game for Croom and Mick Kelly played a great game for Foynes. The teams were dressed very
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Joe Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newbridge, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    John Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newbridge, Co. Luimnigh