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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
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Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 109

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    A football math was played in O'Growney's field, Martinstown, in July 1893 between Athboy 'Rovers' and Trim 'Volunteers'. There were eight men on each side. The teams were picked according to each man's ability. Trim "Volunteers" won by two goals. Athboy "Rovers" score is not known.
    The ball was often kicked from field to field for a good distance but never to another townland. the players wore a short-sleeved shirt striped with each team's colours, and a short black linen trousers, black stockings to their knees, and football boots.
    A big round rubber ball was used for football. Goal
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    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
    Bernadette Mc Hale
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Bill Geraghty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath