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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 387

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches

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    There was a hurling match played between Galway and Waterford. Waterford won on the second replay. They won by two points. There was a crowd of 45,000 present. It was played at Croke Park.
    It was played in brilliant sunshine. It was a great game. In the first minutes, Waterford scored a goal from ten yards. Galway attacked and scored a point. Again scored a goal from ten yards. It was after a great struggle that Waterford scored a goal
    The Half time score was :
    Gl Pt (PTS)
    Waterford 2 0 (6)
    Cork 1 2 (5)
    After half time. Galway scored a goal. Waterford putting all their spirit into the game scored a goal and a point in quick successor. Galway again attacked and when in front of the Waterford goals shot wide. Galway were now playing in earnest and they scored a goal. Waterford
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dermot Newe
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 72
    Address
    Ring, Co. Westmeath