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School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0693, Page 201

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  2. Hurling and Football Matches

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    Written by Kevin Keegan
    Newtown
    Hill of Down
    Co. Meath.
    Told by
    Michael Keegan
    Clondalee
    Hill of Down
    Co. Meath
    Hurling and football matches
    Long ago the people used to get a lump of wood and round it off like a ball.
    When they would have it
    (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
    Kevin Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown or Cloneen, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Michael Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clondalee Beg, Co. Meath