Scoil: Tobar Pádraig (uimhir rolla 4764)

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1. A Hurling Match in Olden Times (ar lean)

   

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   very strong stick with a thickened end and difficult to break. There was no referee in those days - 1860 - '80. When the heavy ball got in to a trench or drain

   
   (Sketch of Bachall)

   
   a crowd of the players gathered round and many sore head followed the blows intended for the "Sliotar". It was a rough game at times. I often heard of John Condon of Fanningstown, Fedamore. He was a stout and very strong man, about five feet 9 inches in height and was known all over the district as the "Butt". He was ever in the thick of the battle and was not too scrupulous in the use of the "Bachall". The old Irish were determined men who played to win at any cost.

   
   In later years (the 90's etc) Crecora had a famous team of hurlers. There were 21 in the team. Dan Shea played in the centre. He was a thin wiry man and it was a hefty player who could foil him in his work. In those old days hurling matches were taken seriously and were supported with wild enthusiasm.

   

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   Béarla

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   John Fanning

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   Fireann

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   Tobar Phádraig, Co. Luimnigh