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Hurling, 1950s

M. Barrett (1950s)

Stood out in the backs in the 1952 intermediate final

Summary

The Tuam Herald of 16 August 1952 wrote that Joe Rushe and M. Barrett "stood out in the backs" as Fohenagh drew the Intermediate county final with Skehana[1]. The Connacht Tribune of 3 October 1953 named M. Barrett on the Fohenagh team that beat Claregalway 4-7 to 4-6[2].

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“Fohenagh led 3-6 to 0-4 at the break, then had to hang on as Claregalway came storming back, and the afternoon got so lively that the Gardaí had to help out[2].”

Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives

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“Fohenagh rallied late; Martin Glynn scored from a 21-yard free to earn a replay[1].”

Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives

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  1. Tuam Herald · 16 Aug 1952 · p.1 · INA
  2. Fohenagh 4-7, Claregalway 4-6, Connacht Tribune · 3 Oct 1953 · p.22 · INA

Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives

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