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School: Lorrha (B.) (roll number 600)

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Lorrha, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Cróinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0530, Page 041

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    Hurling 31-5-1938
    Long ago there were many hurling matches in this district. Over fifty years ago there was a great match at Ballincor, in the parish of Lorrha. The match was between Lorrha and the Silvermines in which Lorrha won by one goal to nothing. It was a very exciting game.
    There were twenty one on each side. The pitch was played in Mr. Donoghue's field. There were eight O'Meara's playing, two Wrafters, William Reddin, two Walshes, two Carrolls, two Morans, Patrick Ryan, Patrick Kelly and Daniel Donoghue. The man who showed fame on the field was "Paddy the Champion" who was a powerful hurler. The goal was got either by William Reddin or Patrick Ryan. At that time it
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dónál Ó Meadhra
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Curraghglass, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Patrick O' Meara
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Curraghglass, Co. Tipperary