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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0735, Page 124

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  1. Hurling and Footballing Long Ago

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    Hurling and football matches were very common long ago. They were usually held on Sundays. They took place in a field near a cross-roads, or where three or four roads meet. Great crowds came to the matches and each man carried a blackthorn stick because of frequent quarrels between the two teams. The games usually took place at Cullion-beg cross and Dalystown cross. Mike O'Brien was a famous player from Mullingar. He was a great Irishman and was continually quarrelling with the police. He was not out of jail long when he was put in again. Joe Duffy was the captain for years and years.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Whelehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mr Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Culleen More, Co. Westmeath