School: An Cheapach, Askeaton
- Location:
- An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Henry Mulligan
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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(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Joe Walsh
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newbridge, Co. Luimnigh
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- John Walsh
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newbridge, Co. Luimnigh