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School: Courtbane (roll number 14540)

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Courtbane, Co. Louth
Teacher:
P. Mac Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 150

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 150

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  1. Football Long Ago

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    There used to be a football match in this district. At that time they did not play the same as now. Rassan, Court Bane and Drumboat played together. They used to play very rough. Sometimes when they wanted to win a game they would clinch nails in their boots and leave the sharp edge of the nails sticking out. Twenty three and sometimes more used to play on each side. There was no referee over the game. There used to be two goal posts at each side of the field. The knew when a goal was scored just the same as they know now.
    As there was no referee there used to be
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Male