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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Granard, Co. Longford
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Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 310

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    Football Matches
    2nd June, 1938

    Football matches were held long ago in various fields around this district of Granard, Co. Longford.
    There was always one held in Mr Flood's field on the Scrabby Road. The parties were Granard and Mostrim. There was a goal post in the centre of the field and there were from twelve to fifteen players in each team.
    The ball used in play was a leather one
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Bernadette Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Murray
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford