School: An Currach, Lios Uí Chearbhaill, Malla
- Location:
- Curra, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Siobhán, Bean Uí Luanaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0365, Page 230
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- Hurling matches were played in olden times between two townlands or two parishes. Every available man in each parish took part. The ball was thrown up at a point between the two parishes. There was no referee and no foul play. The winning team caried the ball home to a fixed point. It was all cross-country play. There were no sidelines and no half-time. The hurleys were different from those of to-day. The handle was straight and there was a knob instead of a boss/ The ball was much heavier than it is now. Some of them were leather-covered but the majority of(continues on next page)
