School: Ballyvaldon (roll number 10792)
- Location:
- Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0885, Page 267
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- On the teams long ago there used be 21 men on each side. "Bows' the goals were called + there were also two point poles. It was a custom to have the lines men on horseback.
On 3rd May 1863 there was a great match between Blackwater (this parish) and Killisk on the slob. William Scallan of Ballyvaloo + Matt Brennan of Kilnew Blackwater were the linesmen + were armed with clubs. The following men hurled that day :-
Mogue Shiggins, Bill McGuinness
John Sheil, Thomas Bolger.
A local poet wrote the foll rhyme :-
his name was Ned Reilly of Castle ellis.On the 3rd May in the year '63
To my satisfaction great sport I did see
The hurlers from Killisk we did overthrow
On the mud lands of Wexford and valour did show
Pat Kehoe, Cowman, he had a pleasant day
Three Briens + Mogue Shiggins supported the play
And brave Bill McGuinness, the pride of my song
I hope you'll excuse me if I have said wrong
John Sheil, Thomas Bolger + Anthony Roche
Caused Killisk for to tremble when they did approach
And brave Thom. Sinnott who drove on the bow
In the presence of thousands John Roche he laid low(continues on next page)
