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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 113

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  1. Hurling and Football Matches

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    The hurling and football matches of olden times differ with that of the present day. There was once a football match held in a field beside Athboy owned by Martins. The teams that were playing were Martinstown and Rathmore which were townland teams. They started the match at half past 3 o'clock one Sunday. It was largely attended by many people. There were twelve on each side. Rathmore was winning and at half time they were
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Donohoe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    M. M. Donohoe
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath