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School: Cill a' Lachtáin

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Killallaghtan, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó hAllmhuráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0028, Page 0375

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches

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    Long ago hurling was played in Doill's field between two parishes. When picking the team a boy from each side would stand out and call every second one. They used to have a small round ball, made with corks and covered with leather. They had no goal in that time. When playing the game they watched to see which side would bring the ball the fardest towards their own side. the people would say if they were winning "they would bring the match home with them"
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Johnie Headd
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Martin Madden
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killoran, Co. Galway