In olden times the hurlers of this district were called the Smyth O Brien's.

Abstract: Story collected by Mary Hayes, a student at An Gleann, Cill Dá Lua school (Gortcallyroe, Co. Clare) from informant Mr Rody Cosgrove.

Original reference: 0587/2/30

 An Gleann, Cill Dá Lua [Vol. 0587, Chapter 0002]

County  The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Clare Schools

COLLECTOR
Hayes, Mary 
Gender
female
INFORMANT
Cosgrove, Mr Rody 
Gender
male

Story text

transcribed at

 

An Gleann, Cill Dá Lua  [duchas:5172909]

In olden times, the hurlers of this district were called the Smth O'Briens.  There were twenty one men on each side.  Mat Crowe was the captain.  Like new the best men were picked from the surrounding districts.  They played several matches and won them all.  The final for the Championship being played on 17th of July 1887 in Bradford.  The tights they wore were green and gold.  The ball they had was made of thread and leather.  They had two sticks marking the goal and a twine across it.  The best hurlers in the place were Tom Hayes, Paddy Smyth, Michael Crowe, Michael Ryan, Paddy Vaughan, Cornelius Hayes, and Fr. Ned Scanlan.

Resource description

Origin information
Gortcallyroe, Co. Clare
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 117
Volume 0587
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Méadhbh Ní Chléirigh.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Historical persons--Pearsana stairiúla
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Entertainments and recreational activities--Siamsaíocht agus caitheamh aimsire
School location
Gortcallyroe Gort Chathail Rua Gortcallyroe Killaloe Tulla Lower Clare
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5187851
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0587/2/30

Suggested credit
"In olden times the hurlers of this district were called the Smyth O Brien's."in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5187851>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Méadhbh Ní Chléirigh.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

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