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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 197

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  2. Football and Hurling

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    Many years ago there used to be great games of football and hurling. The field that the Kilmessan teams played used to play in is now owned by Mr. Geraghty who lives in Kilcarty, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. They also played in a field belonging to Mr. Doran, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. This team played both hurling and football. The football they sued was made of leather.
    The teams were picked then then the same as they are picked now. Twenty one men used to play on the
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