School: Caisleán Gael (roll number 15337)

Location:
Castlegal, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
M. Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0156, Page 204

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    were either growing bushes with a turn at the end or ones made by a wheelwright. Even those were rough and ready, mostly tree branches fashioned hurley shape. They were called "Camáns", and were like walking sticks only the butt end was wider and stronger.
    At a later date the matches were played, half parish versus 1/2 parish or Cliffoney via Grange.
    Here is an account of a match played on Bunduff Strand 60 years ago.

    Bunduff Strand Match.
    This was a challenge
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English