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School: Muileann na hUamhan (C.) (roll number 15363)

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Muileann na hUamhan, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Máire Ní Shéaghdha
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    In olden times the game known as Gaelic football was played in every parish. It did not follow rules and was therefore very rough. There was no fixed number of men on each side, but the players were matched before the game started. The game was usually between parishes or townlands. The players met on the border of the parish or townland. The ball was thrown in the air, and victory was theirs who could bring the ball home.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Vaughan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Muileann na hUamhan, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Vincent Vaughan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Muileann na hUamhan, Co. Thiobraid Árann