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School: Tyrrellspass (roll number 5916)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 369

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches

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    There was a football match played at Croke Park in 1924. It was played between Kerry and Offaly. Kerry won. The teams were escorted to the field by two bands.
    It was after great play that Kerry won. After the ball was thrown in Kerry visited the Offaly goals. The Offaly goal keeper saved under pressure. Offaly were first to score. They scored a point Kerry soon replied with a goal off a free. Offaly put up pressure and kicked a goal. Now the people saw both teams at their best. Kerrys long kicking and Offaly great hand passing. Kerry scored a goal from a free. The time score was
    Kerry Offaly
    Goals Points Goals Points
    2 0 (6) 1 1 (4)
    After half time Offaly scored a goal.Kerry replied with a goal from half way or from center field. A kerryman (Mc) was knocked out. Kerry again scored a point. Offaly replied with a point. The full time
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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
    Informant
    Thomas Newe
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Togher, Co. Offaly